Vasona Reservoir, Los Gatos, CA: Kayak Launch

Launch details
Type	Kayak and canoe launch
Address	Los Gatos, CA
Water	Vasona Reservoir
Park	Vasona Lake County Park
Launch fee	not in our data, check the signs at the launch
Managed by	Santa Clara Valley Water District

Illustration: a low floating kayak launch dock with a roller slide on a quiet river — Illustration of a typical kayak launch, not a photo of Vasona Reservoir

Tips for Vasona Reservoir

Every person on a kayak or canoe needs a wearable, approved life jacket on board.
Keep the path clear: unload, launch, then move the car.
Clean, Drain, Dry at Vasona Reservoir: clear off plants, drain bilge and livewell, and let everything dry before the next launch.

Before driving to Vasona Reservoir, check closures with California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.

Our checklist: How to launch a kayak or canoe.

For the put-in

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About Vasona Reservoir

What is the address of Vasona Reservoir?

Vasona Reservoir is in Los Gatos, California. There is no street address for Vasona Reservoir in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.

What water is Vasona Reservoir on?

It gives you access to Vasona Reservoir.

Is there a fee at Vasona Reservoir?

Fees for Vasona Reservoir are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.

Who manages Vasona Reservoir?

It's operated by Santa Clara Valley Water District, who also posts any closure notices.

What other boat launches are near Vasona Reservoir?

Vasona Lake County Park Boat Ramp in Los Gatos (under 1 mile), Los Gatos Creek County Park Boat Ramp in Campbell (2 miles) and Loch Lomond City Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Ben Lomond (11 miles).

More boat ramps nearby

Vasona Lake County Park Boat Ramp Los Gatos, <1 mi
Los Gatos Creek County Park Boat Ramp Campbell, 2 mi
Loch Lomond City Recreation Area Boat Ramp Ben Lomond, 11 mi
Lake Cunningham Park Boat Ramp San Jose, 11 mi

Tips for Vasona Reservoir

For the put-in

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No license needed on some piers

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