tvscum 43 Posted March 4, 2020 City of San Diego’s Sutherland Reservoir Reopens March 6 for Recreation RESERVOIR WILL REOPEN THROUGH SEPTEMBER FOR BOATING, FISHING, PICNICKING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s Sutherland Reservoir will officially reopen to the public three days a week beginning on Friday, March 6, allowing access for a variety of activities, including boating, fishing, hiking and picnicking. Sutherland Reservoir, located approximately 45 miles northeast of San Diego at 22018 Sutherland Dam Road in Ramona, will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from sunrise to sunset and on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day holidays. Sutherland Reservoir will be closed the third Friday of each month and is normally closed October through February. The recreation area has barbecues, picnic tables and restrooms. Self-contained gas barbecues are allowed in the picnic area. Water activities permitted at Sutherland Reservoir include boating, canoeing, kayaking, sailboarding and float tubing, and are only allowed on Saturdays and Sundays. Dogs are allowed on leashes and turkey hunting at Sutherland Reservoir is by reservation only. Swimming, ground fires, glass containers and camping are not allowed. Construction on Sutherland Dam began in 1927, but it was not completed until 1954. The reservoir is operated and maintained by the City’s Public Utilities Department, and is part of the City’s drinking water system. For information about Sutherland Reservoir, including boating, fishing and hunting rules and permits, as well as details about the City’s other reservoirs, please visit sandiego.gov/reservoirs-lakes. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
