Rancho Seco Recreational Area closes temporarily after visitor tests positive for COVID-19

Rancho Seco Recreational Area is closed for day use after a visitor tested positive for COVID-19, property owner Sacramento Municipal Utility District said.

The 400-acre recreation area is located about 20 minutes southwest of downtown Sacramento, adjacent to the site of SMUD’s decommissioned Rancho Seco Nuclear Generating Station. The park is a popular location for hiking, fishing, kayaking, and swimming.

In a press release Friday, SMUD said contract tracing after Wednesday’s confirmed test revealed no other park guests were exposed to the infected visitor.

The park’s day-use area, beach store and boat rental locations will reopen Monday.

SMUD said it would continue to honor existing campsites reservations at the site despite the day-use closure.