This scenic 914-acre park and reservoir is just minutes from the urban centers of Santa Clara County. The park includes the 475 acre man- made reservoir available for shoreline fishing. The County park is also part of a chain of parks and open spaces connected by the Bay Area Ridge Trail, which, when completed, will connect Sanborn with Almaden Quicksilver County Parks as well as Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve and other parks in the greater San Francisco Bay region.
To access the trails, please park in designated areas only. Public transit is available to Lexington Reservoir County Park. Activities
Activities at the park center around the reservoir and trails. Boating is no longer allowed on the reservoir except by special permit (see link at top of page for more information). Swimming is also prohibited. The designated staging areas are located off Alma Bridge Road at the boat launch ramp and Miller Point day use area. The boat launch is located about 0.3 miles from the dam. Non-gas powered boats may launch from the ramp when the reservoir water levels accommodate use of the ramp. Portable toilets and first come first serve picnic tables are also available at the boat launch area. This area is also used to access the Jones Trail and Saint Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve.
The Miller Point day use area is located approximately 1.3 miles from the dam off Alma Bridge Road. A parking area is available for access to a picnic area and trails. This is also a popular fishing access.
Hours and Fees
The park is open year round from 8:00 a.m. until sunset. Boats must be off the water one half hour before sunset. No fees are required.
Accessibility
The majority of the park's facilities meet those standards established by the Americans with Disabilities Act. For other specific information or special accommodations, contact the park office.
For More Information Please Contact:
The Lexington Reservoir County Park
17770 Alma Bridge Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: (408) 356-2729