Pillsbury Reservoir CLOSED to all motorized watercrafts

n response to the recent discovery of golden mussels (Limnoperna fortunei), an invasive, non-native freshwater/brackish bivalve, in the Sacramento - San Joaquin Delta, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is implementing immediate interim protective measures to prevent potential infestation of its waterways. Effective immediately, PG&E is proactively closing access to motorized watercraft at Lake Pillsbury. At this time, non-motorized watercraft, such as kayaks and paddleboards, are also still allowed. Please CLEAN, DRAIN, & DRY all non-motorized vessels prior to launching in the reservoir.

Additional information can be found on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website: California&rsquos Invaders: Golden Mussel (2024). https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Species/Golden-Mussel

LAKE BRITTON AREA ROAD CLOSURES

Construction activities will require intermittent road closures on Clark Creek Road (Forest Route 37N05) and Pit River Road (Forest Route 37N06) near the Lake Britton Dam. Please plan for delays or use alternate routes. 

Closed Monday- Friday through December 2025 from 7:00am to 6:00pm.

 Fordyce and Sterling Lake

Closed 2024-2026 for Dam repair project. 

What FIRE RESTRICTIONS are in place because of wildfire risk? 

NOT ALLOWED at any time or under any Fire Index Rating
- Use of explosives, fireworks, and other pyrotechnic devices 
- Use of chainsaws Use of firearms, air rifles, or gas guns

- Any open flame outside of designated fire rings or BBQs (e.g. non-designated fire rings, tiki torches, etc.) 
- Driving vehicles off designated roads
- Parking vehicles outside designated parking areas

- Generators are not to be left unattended while running. 

Wildfire risk mitigation measures for allowed activities (subject to applicable fire index rating)

The following must have at least 10 feet of clearance from vegetation and flammable materials:
- Fires (allowed in designated structures only, must be supervised at all times and be fully extinguished prior to leaving the site)
- Charcoal grills and generators

The following must have at least 3 feet of clearance from vegetation and flammable materials:
- Petroleum and liquid petroleum gas devices
- Battery powered devices, cord powered devices and power cords
- Smoking (must have a butt receptacle and a bucket of water)
- Citronella candles (no other types of candles are allowed)

Fire Index Rating based restrictions

When the Fire Index Rating is 
R4 (Very High):
Use of charcoal grills will be prohibited.

When the Fire Index Rating is 
R5 (Extreme):
all fires will be prohibited except for LPG with a shut-off valve. (Smoking will only be allowed within vehicles/RVs)

When the Fire Index Rating is 
R5-PLUS (Extreme Plus):
all fires and flames will be prohibited, including petroleum and LPG devices

The following activities will be restricted to within vehicles/RVs:
smoking, use of generators, use of battery powered devices with motors, extension cords and devices with power cords