Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area
California state park
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Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area is a state park unit of California, United States, adjoining the Bethany Reservoir. It is located in Alameda County, near Livermore.
LocationAlameda County, California, United States
NearestcityLivermore, California
Coordinates37°46′45″N 121°36′36″W
Area609 acres (246 ha)
| Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area | |
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| Location | Alameda County, California, United States |
| Nearest city | Livermore, California |
| Coordinates | 37°46′45″N 121°36′36″W |
| Area | 609 acres (246 ha) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Situated in the northernmost part of the San Joaquin Valley, Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area is a popular place for water-oriented recreation, especially fishing and windsurfing.[1] The reservoir stores water for a pumping plant on the California Aqueduct.[2]