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Reservoir Park

Boating & Paddling

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Enjoy a beautiful day on the placid waters of Beaverdam Reservoir. For a daily launch fee per vessel, or through the purchase of an annual shore launch pass per vessel, guests can launch their personal car top, hand carry or inflatable paddle craft and non-motorized boats.  Launch points are located at Reservoir Park, Mt. Hope Road and overflow at Reservoir Road. Small electric motors and hand carry boats are permitted.  However, the use of dollies or trailers to launch and parking of trailers is not permitted.  Lifejackets are required on the Beaverdam Reservoir.  Typical pool floats or tow-behind rafts are not permitted. Please see Reservoir Park’s About page for Boating Rules & Regulations and FAQ page to help you prepare for your adventure at Reservoir Park. 

Fees

Fees
  Jurisdiction Non-Jurisdiction

Daily

Shore, no trailer, carried craft only

Age 60 & over, Mon-Fri

 

$7.00

$3.00

 

$9.00

$4.00

Annual Launch Passes

Shore, no trailer, carried craft only

Disabled

 

 

$75.00

20.00

 

 

 

$110.00*

50.00*

 

*Includes gate fees

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