Nestled in the beautiful coastal foothills of Sonoma County, California, Lake Sonoma is surrounded by world famous vineyards and land that is rich in history. Created by the construction of Warm Springs Dam in 1983, the lake provides for flood control, irrigation and recreation. When full, the lake has a surface area of more than 2,700 acres and 50 miles of shoreline, forming the perfect setting for a wealth of recreational activities.
This day use pass allows access to all recreation areas at Lake Sonoma for date specified.
This $7 day pass can be purchased on-site using a credit card through the Recreation.gov mobile app. Once on-site, follow the posted Scan & Pay instructions. You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. For more information about paying on-site, click here: How Do I Use a Scan & Pay QR Code to Purchase an Activity Pass?
All visitors at Lake Sonoma Gray Pine Flat are required to pay a day use fee. Please be prepared to show your digital pass on your mobile phone.
An envelope is provided at the pay station and must be filled out with the license plate and QR confirmation code and placed on the inside dash of your vehicle.
This pass allows your access to all open areas at Lake Sonoma on the day of purchase.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Annual Passes and Interagency America the Beautiful Passes are accepted and must be displayed in your vehicle in place of the day use fee.
This pass is valid for one vehicle and one boat trailer. There are no trailers allowed at Yorty Creek Recreation Area or No Name Flat.