Fees

Daily Parking Pass

VehicleFee
Car/motorcycle/small van$6
Senior Citizens (62+)
$5
Ratepayer*
$4
Van/bus w/10-20 passengers$12
Van/bus w/21+ passengers$20
NO CHARGE for Distinguished Veterans Pass holders
(only available for daily parking passes)

*Must provide proof of residence in one of the following cities: Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Clayton, Clyde, Concord, Martinez, Oakley, Pacheco, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Port Costa, Walnut Creek

Daily Recreation Pass

RecreationFee
Fishing Access$6
Group Picnic Site Rental$125

Annual Parking Pass

Parking Pass HolderJanuary 1 (All Year)April 1July 1October 1
Non-Ratepayer$85.00$63.75$42.50$21.25
Senior Non-Ratepayer (62+)$80.00$60.00$40.00$20.00
Ratepayer*$75.00$56.25$37.50$18.75
Senior Ratepayer*$70.00$52.50$35.00$17.50

*Must provide proof of residence in one of the following cities: Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Clayton, Clyde, Concord, Martinez, Oakley, Pacheco, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Port Costa, Walnut Creek

Boat Rental Fees

Boat RentalElectric BoatPontoon Boat
Hourly Rate$25$50
Half Day (3-5 hours)$50$115
Full Day (5+ hours)$70$165
Security Deposit$65$150


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Boat Rental Information

  • Boat rentals are available at the Marina on the South side of the reservoir.
  • Boat rentals 30% off from Tuesday to Thursday, except holidays.
  • Boat rentals may be suspended when conditions are windy. Call 925-371-2628 for weather status.
  • Boats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not take reservations.
  • There are 30 16-foot boats available, and three 18-foot pontoon boats. Some of the 16-foot boats have canopies.
  • To rent a boat, you must be at least 18-years of age and be able to leave a deposit that will be refunded when the boat is returned.
  • Boats are available from the time we open, but must be returned two hours before we close.
  • Life jackets are provided.
  • Private watercraft are not allowed on the reservoir. This includes all boat types, float tubes, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and other watercraft.

Empty headSpecial Use Permits: Los Vaqueros Watershed and Conservation Lands

For special use permit assistance at Los Vaqueros, please call the Watershed Office at 925-240-2360. 

Submit special use permit requests by mail to:

Contra Costa Water District
Los Vaqueros Watershed
Attention Watershed Clerk
P.O. Box H20
Concord, CA 94524-2099

Special Events

Special Event Fees
Written Request for processing application$200
Staff$40 per hour per staff person
Participant$2 per person*

*Does NOT include parking and other fees adopted by the Board of Directors