| Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area | |
|---|---|
| Location | Alameda County, California, United States |
| Nearest city | Livermore, California |
| Coordinates | 37°46′45″N121°36′36″W / 37.77917°N 121.61000°W /37.77917; -121.61000 |
| Area | 609 acres (246 ha) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area is astate park unit ofCalifornia, United States, adjoining theBethany Reservoir. It is located inAlameda County, nearLivermore.
Situated in the northernmost part of theSan Joaquin Valley, Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area is a popular place for water-oriented recreation, especiallyfishing andwindsurfing.[1] The reservoir stores water for a pumping plant on theCalifornia Aqueduct.[2]