Capell Cove Boat Launch
- Status
- Closed indefinitely (staffing, 2026)
- Type
- Public launch (Bureau of Reclamation)
- Lake
- Lake Berryessa
- Alternatives
- Steele Canyon, Spanish Flat, Putah Canyon, Pleasure Cove, Markley Cove
- Boat launch
- Restrooms
About this boat ramp
Status: closed indefinitely. The Bureau of Reclamation closed the Capell Cove Boat Launch because of staffing, per its August 31, 2026 notice. Boat launching is available at the lake's concession-operated sites.
Capell Cove is Reclamation's own launch and day-use area on [Lake Berryessa](/lakes/lake-berryessa), off Knoxville Road. The state directory lists restrooms and a picnic area.
Where to launch instead
[Steele Canyon](/ramps/steele-canyon-recreation-area-lake-berryessa), [Spanish Flat](/ramps/spanish-flat-recreation-area-lake-berryessa), [Putah Canyon](/ramps/putah-canyon-recreation-area-lake-berryessa), [Pleasure Cove](/marinas/pleasure-cove-marina-lake-berryessa) and [Markley Cove](/marinas/markley-cove-resort). Every boat is inspected and sealed under the lake's mussel rules.
Getting there & access
Closed
Capell Cove is closed indefinitely. Launch at a concession site instead.
Quarantine or decontamination
Every boat is inspected. An inspected boat gets a red seal and must wait 30 days, unless it's hot-water decontaminated by approved Solano County Water Agency staff. Ask for an exit seal when you pull out so you can launch freely next time.
What's here
Launch
Public launch, closed indefinitely
Restrooms
Restrooms and picnic area (when open)
Rules & official resources
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025dbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
- The Capell Cove Boat Launch is closed indefinitely due to staffing; boat launching is available at concession-operated sitesusbr.gov ↗
- All boats launching at Lake Berryessa must take part in the seal program and be inspected; vessels get a 30-day red quarantine seal unless decontaminated with hot water by approved Solano County Water Agency staffusbr.gov ↗
- Boats leaving Lake Berryessa need a seal from authorized staff to launch freely next time; hand-launched craft with electric motors must be inspected, and non-motorized kayaks and paddleboards are encouraged to get a free inspectionusbr.gov ↗
- Confirm ramp closing times with the operator to avoid delays or a second quarantine periodusbr.gov ↗
- A current California Mussel Fee sticker is required on motorized watercraft operated in fresh waterwildlife.ca.gov ↗
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