Contra Costa Water District - Los Vaqueros Reservoir

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See the animals we saw at the John Muir Interpretive Center at Los Vaqueros last weekend

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Winter Hours hours are: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Don't be complacent with West Nile Virus

With a renewed threat from the mosquito-spread West Nile Virus, there are new warnings across the state to be wary whenever people are outdoors.

Fortunately, Los Vaqueros doesn’t have a major mosquito problem.

There are a lot of natural predators to mosquitos out here — bats, frogs and birds — so we’re able to maintain a good ecological balance..

That doesn’t mean hikers and anglers can be complacent. West Nile Disease can cause severe illness and even kill.

It’s recommended that wherever you hike or go outdoors this summer — including LV — that you wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants and apply mosquito repellent with DEET.

For more information on the West Nile Virus, click here.

Los Vaqueros Expansion Project Updates, Web Cam [MORE]

Plans for Reopening Los Vaqueros, Tarantula Run, & Other Los Vaqueros Events [MORE]

Recreation at Los Vaqueros
during reservoir expansion

The north side of the Los Vaqueros Watershed near Brentwood is now closed to the public due to expansion of the reservoir.

CCWD is starting its expansion of the Los Vaqueros Reservoir, expanding the reservoir's capacity from 100,000 acre-feet to 160,000 acre-feet. The entire north side will be closed to ensure public safety during the construction process, which could take as long as 18 months.

The south side near Livermore is open for limited shoreline fishing and some trails.

The Miwok Trail in Los Vaqueros linking the Morgan Territory and Round Valley regional parks for horses, bikes and people will also remain open.

The Interpretive Center is closed.

Also, events such as the Tarantula Run, Vaquero Days, the Dam Trials, Bike & Hike and Wildflower Run have been put on hiatus.

Have questions about seeing cattle and sheep at Los Vaqueros?

We will be resuming weekend programs thsi spring at Los Vaqueros.

Want to know the current weather? Check our "Conditions" page.

For more information, call (925) 371-2628 or e-mail us.

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