Highland Springs
ATTENTION USERS OF HIGHLAND SPRINGS:
Highland Springs Recreation Area is OPEN as of 9/11/2020. Please continue to be cautious of your surroundings by following public health and safety guidelines. Thank you for your cooperation. Stay safe and enjoy!
Effective immediately, Highland Springs Recreation Area will be open for outdoor activities as long as they are performed in groups no larger than two, with no direct or indirect physical contact, without sharing equipment, with no group congregation and in compliance with social distancing of six feet.
- Paddle-propelled watercraft that can be launched by hand and with a maximum of two people is permitted.
- Fishing from the shoreline of the reservoirs is permitted, as long as social distancing of 6 feet is maintained. No gatherings of more than two people fishing at one time.
The Lake County Watershed Protection District owns approximately 3,200 acres of property in the Adobe Creek Watershed commonly known as the Highland Springs Recreation Area.
Park Hours
The Park is open seven days a week from 6 am to 9 pm.
Park Restrictions
- No potable water is available
- No overnight camping
- No vehicle use past locked gates
- Do not block gates or roads
- No OHV use is allowed within the area
- Discharge of firearms unless a hunting permit has been obtained
Park Rules and Hunting Boundary Map
Park Location
The Highland Springs Park and Recreation Area is located approximately two hours from the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Area regions as well as Santa Rosa, Sonoma and Ukiah. The area is five miles from the City of Lakeport and 30 miles east from the city of Clearlake. The signed entrance can be reached from Highway 29 via Highland Springs Road to the Highland Springs/Old Toll Road split.
Recreational Activities
| Park Area | Recreation Area |
| Non-Motorized Boating | Nature Study |
| Fishing | Birding |
| Swimming | Hiking |
| Picnicing | Mountain Biking |
| Barbecues | Horseback Riding |
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Disc Golfing |
Hunting (requires Hunting Permit) |
| Group Use (may require Property Usage Permit) |
Designated Hiking/ Equestrian Trailhead (see caretaker for access) |
Shooting Ranges
| Pistol and Rifle Range | Trap Shooting |
| Membership Required | Open to the Public Wednesday & Sunday 9 am to 12 pm |
| Contact: | Contact: |
| Konocti Rod and Gun Club at (707) 262-5652 or Bill Rees at (707) 278-0415 |
Lake County Rod & Gun John Sutton - (707) 263-4062 |