Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area
About this place
Provided BBQ grills and picnic tables; personal charcoal/propane BBQs allowed in designated picnic areas. Picnic sites inside the swim area are not reservable and BBQ is prohibited within the swim area. Red Flag fire bans apply.
Good to know
Hours
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PMMarch
- 6:00 AM–7:00 PMApril - May
- 6:00 AM–7:00 PMDay after Labor Day - October
- 6:00 AM–8:00 PMMemorial Day - Labor Day
- 7:00 AM–5:00 PMJanuary - February
- 7:00 AM–5:00 PMNovember - December
Fees
- Free per personBeach Access, under 2 years
- $3 per personBeach Access, age 2-17
- $3 per personBeach Access, age 62+ or disabled
- $5 per personBeach Access, age 18-61
- $5 per trailered vehicleparking
- $5 per vehicleparking
- $25 per busparking
What's here
Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area?
Yes — both propane and charcoal grilling are allowed at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area. Grills are already provided on site. None for provided grills; 4 group picnic sites reservable. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
None for provided grills; 4 group picnic sites reservable.
Is there a fee at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area?
Yes — fees apply. For example, Free per person · Beach Access, under 2 years. See the official page for the full schedule.
Can you swim at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area?
Swimming allowed at Niles Beach Swim Complex within swim ropes only; hours 11am–6pm (no entry after 5:30pm), open weekends and holidays May 16–Sept. 27, open daily June 1–Aug. 14, swim season ends September 27. Swimming never allowed at Shinn Pond and Lago Los Osos.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs allowed.
What are the hours at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area?
6:00 AM–6:00 PM · March; 6:00 AM–7:00 PM · April - May; 6:00 AM–7:00 PM · Day after Labor Day - October.
