Can I visit the Udawalawe Reservoir viewpoint?

Yes, the Udawalawe Reservoir viewpoint is accessible to the public, and it sits along the main Thanamalwila Road that runs straight across the reservoir dam.

From there, you get sweeping panoramic views over the water and the faraway mountain ranges. It is a good place to stretch your legs before or after a safari, and many visitors spot elephants grazing on the grassy banks of the reservoir, or water birds gathering near the spillway, without having to enter the actual park.