Reservoir Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures

Parents who will drop off or pick up their camper at the Lafayette Reservoir should read the following guidelines to ensure a safe and smooth experience. We are privileged to offer this service and must ensure all families follow the Lafayette Reservoir’s rules and procedures.

Reservoir Pick-Up and Drop-Off Times

  • Morning Drop Off: 8:00 – 8:40am
  • Afternoon Pick Up: 3:10 – 4:00pm

An important note on timeliness: We appreciate parents being timely and dropping off and picking up within the scheduled times listed above. We are not able to do pick up or drop off outside of these scheduled times, both to prevent congestion when our buses arrive after 8:40am and for our check-in staff to prepare for the camp day. Families who aren’t able to consistently make the pick up and drop off times may be asked to take the bus.

Check-In / Check-Out Location

When you arrive at the Reservoir and drive up the hill, turn left and park in the far south section of the parking lot.

Morning Location: The check-in station will be by the large exit sign at the east end of the parking lot.

Afternoon Location: The check-out station will be at the base of the paved trail going up the hill, by the green water fountain and picnic tables.

Morning Drop-Off Location/Procedures

Please read over these important safety procedures:

  1. Park in a valid parking spot (see options below). The park district does not allow visitors to park curb side or anywhere that is not a marked parking spot, even momentarily. This includes not parking in handicap spots or in front of the fire gate.
  2. Escort your camper to the check-in station. It will be at the base of the paved trail going up the hill, in the shade by the green water fountain and picnic tables.  Your child needs to be with you at all times until they are checked in. 
  3. Wait with your camper while they are being checked in. Campers must be checked in and pass a quick health screening before they can be released.

Afternoon Pick Up Location/Procedures

  1. Park in a valid parking spot (see options below). The park district does not allow visitors to park curb side or anywhere that is not a marked parking spot, even momentarily.
  2. Walk over to the check-out station. It will be at the base of the paved trail going up the hill, in the shade by the green water fountain and picnic tables.

Drive Safely

  • Be considerate. The Lafayette Reservoir can get busy at times. Please be considerate to other families and patrons who are walking or driving in the parking lot and avoid competing for a parking spot.
  • Follow 15mph speed limit. The speed limit is 15mph within all parts of the Lafayette Reservoir
  • Right of way. Give the right of way to vehicles and pedestrians walking in the parking lot

Parking Options and Fees

Available parking options are:

  • Meter Parking: Turn left at the top of the hill for metered parking. Park near the end of the road toward the exit before it heads downhill. Meters accept cash or credit card.
  • Day Pass: Turn left at top of the hill and follow the entry road to short term parking. Pay at the kiosk and go through the open gate to enter the park.  Turn left and park at the far end by the exit. Short-term parking is $7.00 per entry and is good for one day.
  • Annual Pass: Pre-purchase from the Lafayette Reservoir at the Ranger Station. The pass is good to use at Reservoir for one year.

No curbside or red zone parking: Please park in in a valid marked parking spot (not handicap) and escort your child to the check-in/check-out station. Curbside drop off is not allowed by the park.

Special pick up and drop off

Families who want to arrange a time for a special pick-up or drop-off at the Lafayette Reservoir should email or call the camp office at 925-283-3795. Please contact the camp office as early as possible, and no later than 8:00am of the day of the pick-up or drop-off to discuss and confirm the arrangements. See Special Pick Up or Drop Off procedures.