Spring
Lake Regional Park
Location:
391 Violetti Drive, Santa Rosa, CA, between Annadel State Park and Howarth Park (City of Santa Rosa).
Directions to park: Hwy. 12 east, left at Farmers Lane (Hwy. 12), right on Montgomery Drive, right on Channel Drive, right on Violetti Drive.
Directions to campground: Hoen Avenue east, cross Summerfield Road, left at stop sign (Newanga Avenue) into park.
What you
need to know:
| Hours | The
park is open daily. Most Sonoma County Regional parks open at sunrise and close
at sunset. The campground is open 7 days a week from May 1 through September
30. The campground is open weekends and holidays only during the
rest of the year. | Parking
| $6 per vehicle for day use, Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through the Sunday after Labor Day. $5 at all other times. Special rates apply to buses or
trucks carrying more than 9 people. |
Restrictions | No gas-powered
boats are allowed on the lake. Electric motors are allowed. |
| Dogs | Permitted on leash
no longer than 6' in length. Rabies certificate required. Dogs are not
allowed around the swimming lagoon area. | Facilities |
72 acre lake with boat ramp, multi-use trails and Visitors Center. Swimming
lagoon staffed with lifeguards (open summer season only). Individual and group
picnic areas (call (707) 565-2041 to reserve picnic areas). Individual and
group camping. Restrooms with electrical outlets, flush toilets and showers. Dump
station. Please Note: There are no RV hook-ups. For specific park information
call (707) 539-8092. Beach wheelchair available upon request. | | Camping | Spring
Lake offers individual and group camping. Detailed
camping and reservation information. |
| Approved Life
Jackets are required at all times while on the lake. | HighlightsThis
320 acre park features camping, fishing, picnic areas with barbecues, and four
group picnic areas. Trails are available for walking, hiking, bicycling and
horseback riding. The park includes a 3 acre swimming lagoon and a 72-acre lake.
Don't forget to visit the Visitors Center at Spring Lake for a wonderful all-age
educational experience.
Swimming
Enjoy the 3 acre swimming lagoon with
sandy beach and concession stand. The swimming lagoon is staffed by lifeguards
and is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Note: dogs are
not allowed around the swimming lagoon area, except on the lake side of the multi-use
path. |  |
Boating
The 72-acre lake is open year-round and
is a wonderful place to windsurf, canoe or paddle boat. Boats are available
for rent from May through September from the Concession stand, located near the
swimming lagoon. The boat ramp is open year-round and can accommodate watercraft
up to 16 feet in length. |  |
 | Fishing
Fishing at the lake is very popular. Large mouth bass, sunfish and catfish
can be caught year-round. A California fishing license is
required for ages 16 and over. |  | Camping
The
campground is open daily from May 1st through September 30th. From October 1st
through April 30th, the campground is open on weekends and holidays. The group
campground is open year round by reservation. Detailed
camping information. |
Picnics
There are 200 picnic
tables with barbecues located throughout the park, plus 4
group picnic areas that may be reserved. Call (707) 565-2041 for reservations. |
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Trails
Spring Lake is a paradise
for hikers, joggers and strollers. Trails connect to neighboring parks,
Howarth City Park and Annadel State Park, creating an outstanding 8-mile recreational
facility. There are miles of easy trails and paths, plus the more rugged
trails of Annadel State Park. |  |
Equestrian trails follow the perimeter of the lake and connect with
trails in Annadel State Park. You must bring your own mounts. For
the bicycle enthusiasts, there are 2.3 miles of paved bicycle trails and many
more miles of dirt trails. The maximum speed limit is 15 mph. |  |
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