Bureau of Reclamation, Oregon.
Bully Creek Dam and Reservoir (Vale Project) are on the Bully Creek about 8 miles northwest of the Creek's confluence with the Malheur River. Forested areas at the reservoir provide opportunities for viewing migrating birds. In the spring, fall, and winter you may see loons, grebes, ducks, and hawks. Nearby a red rock formation sometimes harbors Rock Wrens and Golden Eagles. Reservoir is 985 surface acres with 7 miles of shoreline. Paved access to the dam. Available fish species include smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rainbow, and black crappie. The reservoir is used as a resting place by migratory waterfowl with some ducks remaining to nest. Sparse vegetative cover of sagebrush and grass provides habitat for small mammals and birds.
Capell Cove boat launch is temporarily closed until further notice. For questions, please contact the Lake Berryessa Field Office at (707) 905-7896 or by email at BOR-berryessa@usbr.gov.
Site is 10 miles west of Vale, Oregon off Graham Blvd. Site is 45 minute drive from I-84 and an additional hour from Boise, Idaho.