Lake County, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Lake County's Parks, Recreation & Trails department operates a network of parks — including Highland Springs Park, Lakeside Park, Mount Konocti Park, Rodman Slough Park, and many community beaches and squares — but the County does not appear to publish a single uniform 'park curfew' hour in its County Code. Instead, hours and rules are posted at individual facilities. Highland Springs Recreation Area, a 3,200-acre watershed managed by Lake County Water Resources, is typically open during daytime hours (commonly listed as about 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.). The County Code does include park-related regulation — Chapter 15, Article VIII governs alcohol use in county parks and public recreation areas — and general nuisance provisions in Chapter 13 may apply to disruptive after-hours conduct. Camping is not offered at the County's own parks; visitors seeking overnight stays are directed to Clear Lake State Park or the Mendocino National Forest. State-managed lands within Lake County follow California State Parks rules: day-use areas are generally open from sunrise to sunset (with posted exceptions), and quiet hours apply at campgrounds. Because hours are facility-specific, visitors should check the posted signage or the County Parks department before a dawn or after-dark visit.