PG&E closes recreational sites in service areas during pandemic

SAN FRANCISCO — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) closed its camping and day use recreational sites across its service area, until at least May, for public safety purposes during the pandemic.

The utility company has temporarily closed its 38 campgrounds and day-use sites and reduced maintenance associated with the specific risks of restroom cleaning and trash collection.

From the Pit River country in the Cascade Range to the King’s River region in the southern Sierra Nevada, PG&E’s recreational facilities have been available for the public to enjoy for many decades.

Locations such as Lake Almanor, Lake Spaulding and Lake Britton are engineered to create clean energy through a large hydroelectric system. These sites feature PG&E campgrounds and picnic areas. Most of the lakes also offer fishing, swimming and boating.

The window to make camping reservations usually opens in April, but it has now been pushed to May, with the potential to be pushed out further. The PG&E camping season is generally Memorial Day through Labor Day. At present, the opening date for campgrounds is set for June 29.

For updates and information about PG&E facilities, please visit www.pge.com/recreation.