San Pablo Recreation area is an East Bay gem, which offers opportunities to view the lake from picnic spots.
Near the children’s playground, lawn and visitor center/café, San Pablo’s picnic sites have great lake views. Sites have tables and barbeques, and a few have gazebos.
Dogs are welcome at San Pablo Recreation Area in the west side parking lots, picnic areas and paved roads. Dogs are not allowed in any boat or in the reservoir. Please keep dogs on a leash (6 foot maximum) and no more than three dogs per person.
San Pablo Reservoir Recreation Area is located between Orinda and El Sobrante on San Pablo Dam Road near Highway 24 and 80.
