Upper Lake Clementine will reopen next week, reservations now required for weekends

Upper Lake Clementine will reopen to weekend day use visitors later this month, after being closed earlier this week due to unsafe traffic conditions.

The Auburn State Recreation Area said in a statement that unsafe traffic conditions have continued along Foresthill Road during park hours, including cars parking along roads, pedestrians crossing on blind turns and drivers making illegal U-turns in traffic.

”California State Parks has been meeting with local public agencies to restore recreational opportunity and access to Upper Lake Clementine,” parks officials said in the statement.

After their meetings, it was determined Upper Lake Clementine will open to day use visiting by reservation only on weekends and holidays starting Saturday, July 27.

Reservations can be made 10 days in advance, and information is available during the week between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and by calling the Auburn State Recreation Area office at 530-885-4527.