Edward MacDowell Lake is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and located off of State Route 101. It is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Picnic shelters may be reserved from the third weekend in May through the second weekend in September.
The park offers picnic tables and grills, horseshoe pits, a swim beach, (no lifgeguards, swim at your own risk), a nature trail and hiking trail, a boat ramp, and two picnic shelters. Unreserved shelters are available for use on a first come, first served basis.
Interpretive programs are provided by our Park Rangers and interpretive exhibits are located in the Ranger Station.