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Beardsley Reservoir

Beardsley DamBeardsley Reservoir is located in a steep rocky canyon on the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River, approximately 5 miles downstream from Donnells Reservoir, 7 miles from Highway 108 on Beardsley Road. Beardsley Road is a steep and winding paved route where safe travel speeds average 20-30 mph or less.

Beardsley Reservoir is in the Summit Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest. Developed recreation facilities exist at the reservoir which is popular for camping, day use and fishing. The reservoir is open all year with road access subject to winter closure. The end of the boat launch ramp elevation is 3,315 feet above sea level.

Beardsley ReservoirBeardsley Reservoir visitors enjoy camping, day use and fishing:

  • Beardsley Dam Campground with a total of 16 campsites.
  • Beardsley Day Use Area: BBQs, picnic tables, flush toilets, swimming, boating, boat launch ramp, water skiing, fishing and nature trail.
  • Beardsley Boat Launch elevation is 3,315.
  • China Flat Day Use, located below the dam: fishing, picnic tables and vault toilets.
  • Black Oak Campground, located 5 miles from Highway 108 on Beardsley Road: 18 campsites, water and vault toilets.

Water data for Beardsley

Data For 08/11/2022

Reservoir Beardsley

Elevation 3,372.47'
Storage 80,794 AF
River Flow 54 CFS
*Spilling

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Beardsley Afterbay Project Phase II Documents

Pre-Bid Notification
Contract Documents
Pre-bid Sign In Sheet 5/15/20
Bid Documents – Addendum 1
Pre-Bid Meeting Notes 5/15/20
Bid Summary 6/4/20

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News & Updates

Tulloch 2022 Internal Guidance Memo—Grandfathered Facilities

April 22, 2022 by Tri-Dam Project

Tulloch Spring 2022 Fill Schedule

March 10, 2022 by Tri-Dam Project

Beardsley Road Information

Beardsley Road (5N02) is open for the summer.

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