Reservations are strongly encouraged for Calero Reservoir and Anderson Lake for launching vessels on weekends and weekday holidays for Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend*.

After Labor Day weekend each year, reservations are no longer required.

*Please Note: Generally, after Labor Day weekend each year, reservations are no longer required.  Check with our Reservations Office or the park to see if the season has been reduced or extended due to water levels and weather.

• Reservations are NOT required on weekdays (excluding holidays).
• Launching becomes first-come, first-served (if openings are available) as follows:
      Calero Reservoir: 10: 00 a.m. 
      Anderson Lake: Noon
• Boaters with reservations will be assigned a specific launch time to eliminate congestion. Boaters will not arrive prior to their assigned launch time.

How To Make a Boating Reservation:

To make a boating reservation by phone please call (408) 355-2201 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. A non-refundable reservation fee of $6 will be charged for each reservation made. You may make a reservation up to 3 weeks in advance. If your vessel does not arrive within the reservation window given, your reservation may be forfeited.

To make a boating reservation online, go to https://.gooutsideandplay.org. A non-refundable reservation fee of $6 will be charged for each reservation made.You may make a reservation up to 3 weeks in advance. If your vessel does not arrive within the reservation window given, your reservation may be forfeited.