Road Conditions
Access to Donnells Reservoir and to Beardsley Reservoir is via US Forest Service roads which are subject to regular closure due to snow and ice conditions, and to rock falls (especially the road to Donnells Reservoir).
Control of these roads are under the jurisdiction of the USFS beginning 4.15.2026 until Winter Closure this fall. If you cannot access this road due to locked gates, please contact the Summit Ranger Station for additional information and/or potential reopening dates: (209) 965-3434
Road status conditions (open to public travel or closed to public travel) are available on this website. Tri-Dam staff accesses these roads on a daily basis using tracked vehicles and heavy equipment when necessary.
Donnells Road Information:
This road is currently open for the season per the USFS. For additional information, please contact the Summit Ranger Station 209-965-3434
Updated: 04.28.2026
Beardsley Road Information:
Please be advised that the Beardsley Boat Ramp is now closed to all recreational boating to prevent the spread of the invasive Golden Mussel. You may click the link below for additional information.
STF-16-2026-03 Beardsley Boat Ramp Closure - Forest Order
This road is currently open for the season per USFS.
China Flat is accessible at this time.
Beardsley Dam Camprground: Per the U.S.F.S. this campground is now open for the season. For additional information, or to make reservations, please contact the Summit Ranger Station 209-965-3434, or click the link below.
Updated: 04.28.2026
The TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground:
Per the U.S.F.S. this campground is now openfor the season. For additional information, or to make reservations, please contact the Summit Ranger Station 209-965-3434, or click the link below.
Updated: 04.28.2026