Lopez Lake Boating in a Nutshell
Lopez Lake is operated by San Luis Obispo County Parks. All kinds of boating are permitted in the lake, including jet skis. Unlike other reservoirs in the area, bodily contact with the lake's water is allowed. As a result, Lopez Lake is a popular destination for waterskiing, wakeboarding, and other water recreation.
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Boat Inspections
All vessels entering Lopez Lake must first pass through a boat inspection. Vessels with Lopez Lake, Santa Margarita Lake, or Cachuma Lake wire tags or Tyvek tags still attached to vessel and trailer are considered clean. Read full details at Lopez Lake Vessel Inspections.
| Daily | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| For a complete fee schedule see SLO County Parks Fee Schedule | ||
| Vehicle | $10 | $100 |
| Motorized Boat | $10 | $100 |
| Non-motorized Boat | $5 | $100 |
| Non-motorized Boat | $5 | $100 |
| Sailboards | $3 per board | NA |
| Second Vehicle | $25 | |
Lopez Lake Marina
Lopez Lake Marina and Store operate year-round.
Marina: (805) 489-1006
Store Hours: Open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Bar & Grill Hours: Monday - Friday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Hours subject to change.
Website: Lopez Lake Marina
Marina:
- Facilities: Marina, Boat Rentals, Launch Ramp, Camp Store, Bar & Grill, Laundromat
- Mooring: available by day, week, month or year
- Boat Rentals
- Motorized Fishing Boat, seats 4-6
- 24' Patio Boat, seats 6-8
- 24' Pontoon Boats, seats 8-10, or 10-12
- 26' A2 Fishing Boat, seats 10-12
- 24' Valco, seats 8-10
- 24' Slide Boat, seats 13-15
- Waverunner, seats 2-3
- Canoe, Pirate Ship, Swan Boat, Future Beach
