Lake Nacimiento

San Luis Obispo County, California · County Reservoir & Recreation Area

An 18-mile reservoir on the Nacimiento River in the Santa Lucia Mountains of northern San Luis Obispo County. Nicknamed "Dragon Lake" for its winding arms, it features 165 miles of shoreline, water sports, camping, and is California's only white bass fishery.

Top trails

• Lake Nacimiento Shoreline Trail — 6.1 mi out & back

Visiting

Fees — Motorized Boat Launch: $18, Non-Motorized Boat Launch: $7, Annual Motorized Boat: $160, Annual Non-Motorized Boat: $85.

Dogs allowed on leash. Phone: (805) 237-4924.

Coordinates: 35.7487, -120.9331. Official website.

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