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Chesbro Reservoir

Basics
Location:
Morgan Hill
Size:
650-acre

Description

This beautiful and scenic 650-acre park and reservoir is located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains west of Morgan Hill. The reservoir's rural setting is located just minutes from Morgan Hill and Gilroy. The park includes the 269-acre man-made reservoir available for non-motorized boat use and fishing.

Activities at the park center around the reservoir. There are no designated trails within the park at this time. The reservoir is a 269-acre, non-power boating reservoir, popular with fishermen and other passive boaters. Anglers may fish for trout, black bass, largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Sailors, kayakers and other non-power boaters may enjoy a beautiful view from the calm waters of the reservoir. Picnic facilities are limited and located at the boat launch /parking area only.

Fishing

Fish:
Black Bass
Largemouth Bass
Catfish
Crappie

Details

Location:
Morgan Hill
Size:
650-acre

Amenities

Water Features
  • No Motorboats Allowed
Water Activities
  • Boating
  • Fishing

Map + Directions

Basic Directions
Chesbro Reservoir County Park is located in the foothills east of the Santa Cruz Mountains and west of the City of Morgan Hill. The reservoir and park are accessible from U.S. Highway 101 or 85. From Santa Clara Valley, take the Bernal Road exit from U.S. 101 or 85. From the Bernal Road exit proceed west about 0.2 miles to Monterey Highway south. Take Monterey Highway south 3.4 miles to Bailey Road. Turn right and follow Bailey Road 2.8 miles west over a ridge to McKean Road. Turn left on to McKean / Uvas Road (McKean Road becomes Uvas Road 2.2 miles south of Bailey Road) and travel south 4.5 miles to Oak Glen Avenue. Turn left on to Oak Glen Avenue and travel adjacent to Chesbro Reservoir 2.3 miles to the parking lot and boat launch area (near the dam).
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