Lopez Lake Boating

San Luis Obispo County

Lopez Lake, San Luis Obispo County, California
Lopez Lake, San Luis Obispo County, California

Lopez Lake Boating

San Luis Obispo County


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.

Lopez Lake 2024 Entrance Fees
Daily Annual
For a complete fee schedule see SLO County Parks Fee Schedule
Vehicle $12 $120
Motorized Boat $12 $120
Non-motorized Boat $5 $60
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

Lopez Lake Marina, San Luis Obispo County, California

Lopez Lake Marina (late season)


Launch Ramps

  • Lopez Lake Marina
  • Mallard Cove Hand Launch

Boat-In Campsite

Lopez Lake includes Encinal back-country camp which can only be reached by boat or 4-mile trail. The single campsite is first-come, first-served. Campers must bring their own firewood and water. Call (805) 788-2381 for information about use of the site. Fees: $80 per night


Marine Services

SLO Performance Marine
245 Tank Farm Rd., Unit H
San Luis Obispo, CA
(805) 366-3066

SLO Performance Marine

VS Marine Boating Center
3380 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA
(805) 466-9058

VS Marine Boating Center

Scott's Boat Repair
103B Nacimiento Lake Dr.
Paso Robles, CA
(805) 239-2628

Scott's Boat Repair

The Boat Doc
3850 Ramada Dr. #E1
Paso Robles, CA
(805) 434-3700

The Boat Doc

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