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Donnells Reservoir

Donnells DamDonnells Reservoir is located in a steep rocky canyon on the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River, approximately 5 miles upstream from Beardsley Reservoir, 7 miles from Highway 108 off Beardsley Road on 5N09X (the 4,700′ road), a narrow and winding route where safe travel speeds average less than 15 mph. No facilities are provided for boating. The steep rocky terrain limits foot access to only small portions of the shoreline. No developed recreation facilities exist at the reservoir, however the area is popular for day use, dispersed camping and fishing. The reservoir is open all year with road access subject to winter closure.

Donnells ReservoirDonnells Reservoir is located in the Summit Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest. Visitors can enjoy the following:

  • Dispersed Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Donnells Vista: Picnic tables, vault toilets, picnicking, nature trail and scenic overlook of Donnells Reservoir and the Dardanelles. New expanded accessible trails with signs along the way leads to an overlook with sweeping views of the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River Canyon and Donnells Reservoir. On Highway 108 about 18 miles east of Pinecrest.
  • Trailheads along Fence Creek Road at Wheats Meadow and County Line provide access to the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.

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Water Data for Donnells

Data For 03/26/2023

Reservoir Donnells

Elevation 4,768.13'
Storage 12,944 AF
Outflow 43 CFS
*Spilling

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News & Updates

Tulloch Spring 2023 Fill Schedule

March 24, 2023 by Tri-Dam Project

Tulloch Winter 2022/2023 Drawdown Schedule

September 8, 2022 by Tri-Dam Project

Donnells Road Information

The 4700 Road is closed.

Updated: 3/27/23

 

 

 

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