Contra Costa Plein Air Paint-Out
Thursday, December 12, 10 am - 2 pm
Lafayette Reservoir
3849 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette CA 94549
Let's go back to the beautiful Lafayette Reservoir. This is a good chance to paint the iconic tower before seismic upgrades change its appearance (construction will start in the spring).
Enter the park at the main entrance at 3849 Mt. Diablo Blvd. and drive up to the main parking lot. In the middle of the parking lot there are ticket machines where you’ll need to purchase a One Day Parking Permit for $7. The machine takes cash or cards. (Note that if the machines aren't working you can buy a parking permit at the Visitor Center.)
From there turn right and drive downhill toward the Visitor Center. Parking at the Visitor Center is a loading zone only, but there’s an all-day parking lot just up the hill that’s convenient. I suggest stopping briefly in the loading zone to drop off your gear, then driving up the hill to park. From there you can walk down a series of steps to the Visitor Center area.
There are also good views from the other side of the reservoir. If you’d rather paint there, you can park in the main lot and set up along the top of the dam or along the trail to the left. I'm attaching a map below to help you get oriented. Day use fee is $7, restrooms are open, rain cancels. I hope to see you there!
