Lexington Reservoir County Park
Lexington Reservoir County Park guide map
Welcome to Lexington Reservoir County Park. This beautiful and scenic 950-acre park and reservoir is just minutes from the urban centers of Santa Clara County. The park includes the 338-acre man-made reservoir available for shoreline fishing. The County park is also part of a chain of parks and open spaces connected by the Bay Area Ridge Trail, which, when completed, will connect Sanborn with Almaden Quicksilver County Parks as well as Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve and other parks in the greater San Francisco Bay region.
Lexington Reservoir is only limited-power, hand-launched vessels, including canoes, kayaks, float tubes, and stand-up paddle boards (SUPs), are allowed to launch. Electric motors, such as trolling motors, are also permitted. An inspection is required for all vessels. For complete boating information, visit the Boat in Parks page.
View boating inspection procedures
Fish advisory for Lexington Reservoir.
Lexington Reservoir has multiple entrances - Park Entrances
Park office: (408) 355-2375
Hours and fees
For up-to-date trail closures, please call the trail hotline at (408) 355-2200 and press 3.
The park is open year-round for general day use from 8 a.m. to sunset. Lexington Reservoir is open for boating on weekends and holidays year-round from 8 a.m. to 30 minutes before sunset.
Vehicle entry fees are collected year-round. Fees are required for boating and boating inspections. The fees are posted at the entrance kiosk.
Access fee information here: Park fees
Learn about our park
Activities at the park center around the reservoir and trails. Swimming is prohibited. The designated staging areas are located off Alma Bridge Road at the boat launch ramp and Miller Point day-use area. The boat launch is located about 0.3 miles from the dam. Non-gas-powered boats may launch from the ramp when the reservoir water levels accommodate the use of the ramp. Portable toilets and first-come, first-served picnic tables are also available at the boat launch area. This area also accesses the Jones Trail and Saint Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve.
The Miller Point day-use area is approximately 1.3 miles from the dam off Alma Bridge Road. A parking area is available, and access to a picnic area and trails is available. This is also a popular fishing access.
The park area west of Highway 17, between Beardsley and Montevina Roads, is inaccessible and closed to the public. Future development is planned to open this area for recreational use.
In compliance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ('ADA'), the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its programs, services, or activities. The Department will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disability have an equal opportunity to enjoy our programs, services, facilities, and activities. If you need assistance with an ADA request, please contact our ADA Coordinator at [email protected].
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