Quarry Lakes Picnic Areas - Fremont

Horseshoe Lake / Niles Swim Beach Water Quality Conditions

Niles Swim Beach is closed due to a Danger Advisory for blue-green algae posted at Horseshoe Lake. See Blue-Green Algae Information for additional details.
Monitoring Program

Overview

Fees

Parking: $5 per vehicle, $4 per trailered vehicle.
Buses: $25 per bus.

Hours

Park Curfew
10pm- 5am

Gate Hours
Jan.: 7am-5pm
Feb.-Mar.: 6am-6pm
Apr.-May: 6am-7pm
Memorial Day-Labor Day: 6am-8pm
Day after Labor Day - Oct.: 6am-7pm
Nov.-Dec.: 7am-5pm

Kiosk Hours
Jan.: 7am-4pm
Feb.-Mar.: 6am-6pm
Apr.-Memorial Day: 6am-6pm
Memorial Day-Labor Day: 6am-7pm
Day after Labor Day-Oct.: 6am-6pm
Nov.-Dec.: 7am-4pm

Address

2100 Isherwood Way
Fremont, CA, US 94539

Phone

Reservations Department
1-888-327-2757 option 2
Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area
1-888-327-2757, option 3, extension 4552

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Venue Activities

Picnicking

Lago Los Osos at Quarry Lakes Park Water Quality Conditions

A D anger Advisory is posted at Lago Los Osos. See Blue-Green Algae Information for additional details.
Swimming is never allowed and water contact is not permitted at Lago Los Osos.

There are four (4) reservable sites at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area. Beer and wine is only allowed at reservable picnic sites with an additional permit. A picnic reservation does not guarantee entrance to the swim area.

Lampert Knoll (50 person capacity)

Parking is approximately 25 yards away. The site overlooks Horseshoe Lake. ADA accessible picnic table(s).

North Ensenada (200 person capacity)

This site is a covered pavilion and is popular for weddings. There is a lawn surrounding the site. There are flush toilets approximately 50 yards away. ADA accessible picnic table(s).

Osprey (50 person capacity)

Flush toilets are approximately 75 yards away. ADA accessible picnic table(s). Parking is a short walk from the site.

South Ensenada (200 person capacity)

This site is a covered pavilion and is popular for weddings. There is a lawn surrounding the site. There are flush toilets approximately 50 yards away. ADA accessible picnic table(s).

Visit the Picnic’s Frequently Asked Questions for information on fees, rules, making a reservation, and other important information when making a picnic reservation.

Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area: Specific information
Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area: Park map

Lampert Knoll (50 person capacity)

North Ensenada (200 person capacity)

Osprey (50 person capacity)

South Ensenada (200 person capacity)

Contact Reservations

Reservations & drop-in info for upcoming activities, classes, programs & events and
indoor facilities & picnic sites availability info can be accessed online, 24 hours a day.

For questions and Indoor Facilities/Picnic Reservations,
please call our Reservations Department
Phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 2
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Closed weekends and holidays.