It's a beautiful body water that provides an emergency water supply in times of drought. A completely man made water supply. Not created by damming a tributary water supply. Worth a visit.

On our way back from Santa Cruz ,going east on hwy 152 just after the summit we pulled over to check out the san Luis reservoir. A windy spot with a great view. No immensities but easy parking. Excellent place to break up a drive. Take the time to soak in the view and calm the nerves.

Basalt campground WAS excellent. It is now closed due to work on the dam. Official word is that Basalt will be closed for up to 10 years. The afterbay camping and day use areas appear to still be open.

Excellent stop ! This is the second time I stop and rest before keep on my journey back home ! Is a wonderful place to relax chill and if you have a water bottle to rest and drink!! The look out is great it has a nice place for kids , so they can walk around and explore a bit ! Definitely recommend to stop and enjoy stretch your legs . 5star for sure!!

It is really beautiful at sunset and I'm sure it would be a great place to go star gazing. Recommend bringing a blanket

A very quite and rocky place with clean water. Other than rabbits not much wildlife around and a few birds flying around and in water. A very stony/rocky walk to the lake , need good walking boots.

its a beautiful place.. sad to see it draught.. hope to see it is filled again..

If you want to enjoy a beautiful view of the lake and learn the history behind the San Luis Reservoir then I highly recommend that you stop by and enjoy what the Observatory here. It has a lot of historical information, also has a Theater where it shows you all about this place.

What a view of this great reservoir! With water full after a great rainy season, it's a spot to relax and enjoy.

Awesome place to visit and see the modern marvel that is water retention! Great place to just chill and find peace ☮️

Such an educational experience. This stop has the latest technology to give you a true understanding of how this reservoir works. Stop when in the are and take the time to watch and feel the 3D video along with films of the beginning to update water distribution. This indeed a must with children to learn how fortunate we are to have abundance of water.

If you haven’t stopped here yet, you really need to. It’s very entertaining for adults and children. The view is beautiful of the dam and reservoir. They have very clean restrooms and lots of parking. There is a historic display of the building of the dam, and how the Reservoir system works. Worth a stop.

I was driving back from a job in San Francisco, and from the 101 Fwy, to the 152 Highway, to the 5 Fwy. I had only been on it at night. There is an area that is so beautiful, that I just had to stop and take a few pics.

Beautiful views. Great rest area. But windy and steep places you could fall down. But it's safe.

Mesmerizing view, they explained and showed beautifully about this Reservior and its water level.. they have a nice and clean restroom and picnic table outside. Overall good stop to take pictures and for restroom breaks.

The reservoir is a nice place to go to get out of the Bay Area and simply be out by a calm body of water. The campsites aren't particularly marked so first come first pick for a spot. Campers are friendly and rangers come through during the day and night for safety. Picnic tables and restrooms are available. Great place for a night or two away from the beaten path.

Best place to get away from city & enjoy little peaceful time.

Nice place with the view and a few paved and unpaved larking spots. Frequest wind gusts did not make it easy to stay and have something to eat.

Was wonderful to see how everything works together

Water, seems to be something of a rare occurrence in the west these days... This particular body of water was so low, it was green with algae blooms.

Amazing break from driving with a quick educational information. Super clean restroom.