Road Conditions
Access to Donnells Reservoir and to Beardsley Reservoir is via US Forest Service roads which are subject to regular closure due to snow and ice conditions and to rock falls (especially the road to Donnells Reservoir).
Road status conditions (open to public travel or closed to public travel) are available on this website. Tri-Dam staff accesses these roads on a daily basis using tracked vehicles and heavy equipment when necessary.
For additional information, please contact the Summit Ranger Station at 209-965-3434.
Donnells Road Information:
This road is currently open but subject to winter closure or inclement weather. For additional information, please contact the Summit Ranger Station 209-965-3434
Updated: 11.24.2025
Beardsley Road Information:
Please be advised that the Beardsley Boat Ramp is now closed to all recreational boating to prevent the spread of the invasive Golden Mussel. You may click the link below for additional information.
STF 16-2025-06 Beardsley Reservoir Boat Ramp Closure - Forest Order
This road is currently open but subject to winter closure or inclement weather.
China Flat is accessible at this time.
Beardsley Dam Camprground: Per the U.S.F.S. this campground is now open, however, there is no potable water at this location. For reservations or additional information, please contact the Summit Ranger Station 209-965-3434, or click the link below.
Updated: 11.24.2025
The TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground:
This campground is managed by the U.S.F.S. For addtional information or to make reservations, please call the Summit Ranger Station, 209-965-3434.
Updated: 11.24.2025