Lake Jennings Announces Upcoming Regulation Changes
The following is courtesy of San Diego County’s Lake Jennings:
| The County of San Diego updated their regulations for park operations this week and we have some very exciting and long awaited news to share! There will be some positive changes to the current level of operation in the campground and we will be opening the recreation side of the property to day use and fishing shortly. The limitations we have listed below allow us to be in compliance with current health orders from the County of San Diego. These will be in place until further notice. Policies and Procedures in place at the campground beginning Friday, June 5th. Only people from the same household may occupy the same campsite with a maximum of 6 campers.Tent camping will now be permitted on site. Only every other campsite will be occupied.Only registered campers will be permitted in the campground – no visitor or day use access will be allowed on that side. All campers must be in compliance with current County of San Diego Health Order including mask wearing and social distancing when applicable. The trails on the interior of the campground are closed. Campers must use the asphalt road when walking or biking around the campground.The lake loop trail will be open to registered campers only from Sentry Point to Eagle Point. The playground, pavilion, play area and drinking fountains will all be closed. All restrooms on site will be cleaned and sanitized with an EPA approved COVID-19 disinfectant on a regular basis. Some restrooms will be closed during the week when there are less campers but there will be restrooms available 24 hours a day. All campers with self-contained camping units are encouraged to use their own restrooms at all times.Fishing from the campground shoreline between Sentry Point and Eagle Point will be open to registered campers only who have purchased their fishing permits between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.There will be no night fishing or fish stocking at this time. |
| Policies and Procedures in place for the Recreation/Day Use area beginning Saturday, June 13th. The recreation side of the lake will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. beginning June 13th.All fishermen and day use customers must be in compliance with current San Diego County Health Order including mask wearing and social distancing when applicable. Masks will be REQUIRED in line and in the Bait and Tackle Shop.Payment with card will be encouraged. Only one customer or family will be permitted in the Bait and Tackle Shop at a time. Please respect social distancing while in line outside.Fishing and Day Use permits must be purchased at the Bait and Tackle Shop. There will be no access to the Campground side of the property or past Eagle Point for non-registered campers at this time.Shore fishing will be permitted from the Entrance Area to Eagle Point.Private boat launching will be available. Launch Permits must be purchased at the Bait and Tackle Shop. All boaters must be in compliance with the current San Diego County Health Order regarding recreational boating. No boat rentals are available at this time.There will be no night fishing or fish stocking at this time.All restrooms on site will be cleaned and sanitized with an EPA approved COVID-19 disinfectant on a regular basis. We really appreciate your understanding in this difficult time while we continue to work hard to keep our community safe. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out via email by replying to this email or at the phone number below. Lake Jennings Staff (619) 390-1623 |
