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Union Reservoir

8.1 • Lake
🐶 Dog Friendly
🎉 Fun Activities
🏖️ Beach
🐟 Fish
🅿️ Parking Available
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Reservoir offers a huge sandy beach with shallow waters ideal for kids and a dog-friendly beach where dogs can swim. The area stays peaceful and relaxing with no motorized watercraft allowed, and mature shade trees provide ample cool spots. Paddleboard and kayak rentals come with lessons and life jackets, making water activities accessible and safe.
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People are saying

"It's a gorgeous spot and dog friendly with a great beach."

"The beach here has great sandy entry and shallow waters for kids."

"You need to arrive early for Parking Available, especially on summer weekends."

Good to know

1

Arrive early on summer weekends to secure parking before it fills up.

2

Parking costs $10, and it's best to have cash ready.

3

The dog-friendly beach area allows dogs to swim and play.

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