Shadow Cliffs Reopens for Swimming
After years of severe drought and historic low water levels, Shadow Cliffs is full and has reopened for swimming. The 80-acre Shadow Cliffs lake has been closed to swimming for the past three years, first due to the pandemic, then due to record low water levels brought on by the drought.
Other lake recreation is returning to Shadow Cliffs as well. Fishing from shore is allowed with a District Fishing Permit. The return of boating is planned for late June, dependent on quagga inspection staffing.
In early May, the Park District entered into an agreement to purchase surplus water from the Zone 7 Water District via Arroyo Valle to refill Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreational Area to return recreational opportunities to the lake. Visit the Shadow Cliffs page for up-to-date information.
