Pope Creek rock (Lake Berryessa)
UnverifiedIntermediate (31-60 ft)38.62000, -122.29000
Confirmed by 0 jumpers
The big rock at Pope Creek Cove beside the Pope Creek Bridge on the north end of Lake Berryessa, 40 to 50 feet off the water on the main takeoff and higher above. Party central for Bay Area boaters, and one of the deadliest jumps in California.
Jumps at this location
Main takeoff
45 ft
30 ft water depth
Intermediate (31-60 ft)
Warnings
Multiple drownings from this rock, including two from the same family 23 years apart, all from the main takeoff. Alcohol and peer pressure are the pattern. Do not jump from the bridge.
Access
Berryessa-Knoxville Road to the Pope Creek Bridge, about 12 miles north of Spanish Flat; roadside parking by the bridge or boat in. Bureau of Reclamation closes the cove to boats on holiday weekends.
Best conditions
June through September. Berryessa is warm by early summer.