"Don Pedro" was actually a mid-1800’s land owner of French descent, named Pierre Sainsevain. He was known as Don Pedro by the Mexicans in the area. The land he owned along the Tuolumne River included Don Pedro Bar which is now inundated by Don Pedro Lake.
News & Announcements
Jun
19
La Grange, California - June 19, 2020
The Don Pedro Online Reservation System is Open!
Jun
09
Don Pedro Fireworks Celebration Postponed
La Grange, California; June 9, 2020
It is with mixed feelings that we announce that the 2020 Don Pedro Fireworks will be postponed. While we are saddened to not be able to celebrate Independence Day in our usual manner, we are looking forward to holding the fireworks show when we can safely welcome all our friends to the lake for this exciting event!
May
01
La Grange, CA; May 1, 2020
Don Pedro Recreation Agency Update | Effective May 2, 2020
Apr
24
La Grange, California; April 24, 2020 4:25pm
Don Pedro Recreation Agency Update || Effective immediately
Information and guidance related to COVID-19 continues to change rapidly. Don Pedro Recreation Agency (DPRA) continues to focus on the health and safety of our staff, concessionaire and the public as our number one priority.
Apr
17
Reservoir Access || Effective immediately 4/17/2020 7:25pm
Information and guidance related to COVID-19 continues to change rapidly. Throughout these changes, the health and safety of our staff, concessionaire and the public remains our number one priority.
While we strive to be in compliance with County, State and Federal orders, we have determined that additional time is needed to evaluate our response to the most recent County order. Until this time, reservoir operations will remain at the current state of closure, implemented on March 20, 2020.
Mar
18
The health and well-being of our customers and employees is the top priority for the Don Pedro Recreation Agency. In response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, DPRA will be closing its Visitor Center to the public beginning March 19, 2020 until further notice. Please see the attachment below for more detailed information.
Mar
11
Friday’s meeting has been relocated to the Learning Center at Moccasin/Hetch Hetchy. This is the same building the February Special BOC meeting was held. A map is available below with directions