Lake San Antonio is a lake once again.
After being at only 6-percent capacity Jan. 1, the winter rains have brought it up to 53-percent, spurring county officials to announce March 27 the come mid-April, recreation at the lake—which has been closed since July 2015—will return.
Initially, it will only be what a statement from the county is calling a "soft" reopening to allow staff to monitor the long-dormant systems. What that means for the public is that it will only be open Fridays and weekends.
The lake opens April 14, and through May 14, the hours and facilities available will be, per the county statement:
Ø The South Shore gates will open weekends only Friday mornings at 7am and closing Sunday nights at 8pm.
Ø The boat launch ramp at Harris Creek will be open from 7am to 8:30pm on Friday, 6:30am to 8:30pm on Saturday, and 6:30am to 7pm on Sunday.
Ø Camping will be available at Harris Creek, Loops A through D, and Redonda Vista, Loops A through D. During this period, these campsites will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, filling each campground one at a time. No reservations will be accepted during the soft opening.
Ø Redonda Vista Loop E will be available for group camping only with a minimum of five paid sites per group to reserve.
Ø Lodging units at Lynch will be available, from two-bedroom/one-bath units to three-bedroom/three-bath units.
Ø The General Store at Lynch will be open. While there is no on-water fuel available, land-based fuel will be available near the General Store at Lynch.
Ø There will be no lifeguards at the beaches. Swimming and boating will be “at your own risk.”
Boaters should be aware they must have a current inspection certificate for mussels; all vessels will be screened at the entry gate and those caught without a certificate will be fined $2,000.
On May 19, phase two of the opening begins. That means additional parts of the lake, campgrounds and boat ramps will open seven days a week.
The final phase comes June 9, when facilities on the north shore open.
For up-to-date information go to co.monterey.ca.us/parks or lakesanantonioresort.com.
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