Rueter-Hess Reservoir offers a tranquil outdoor escape for paddleboarding, kayaking, and hiking with well-maintained trails and a viewpoint atop a hill. Visitors should plan ahead as reservations and fees are required, with strict regulations to protect the water resource and fishery.

What to Expect:

🛶 Paddleboard and kayak-friendly waters

🎣 Catch-and-release fishing with reservation

🚶 Scenic hiking trails including the Coyote Loop

🌄 Hilltop viewpoint with stunning vistas

Important Information:

– Reservation and pre-registration required

– Entry fee typically $10 per vehicle

– No swimming, motorboats, or swimming allowed

– Life jackets mandatory on paddleboards and kayaks

– Dogs restricted from shoreline and water