Lake Nacimiento Boating

San Luis Obispo County

Lake Nacimiento, San Luis Obispo County, California
Lake Nacimiento, San Luis Obispo County, California

Lake Nacimiento Boating

San Luis Obispo County


Lake Nacimiento Boating in a Nutshell

  • Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Tubing, Personal Watercraft
  • Patio Boats, Fishing Boats, Pleasure Cruisers
  • Kayaking, Canoeing, Windsurfing, Rafts

Lake Nacimiento Boating

Lake Nacimiento is operated by Monterey County Parks. Launch ramps are open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM in the summer. Zebra & Quagga Mussel Vessel Screening is required before launching.

Motorized Boat Fee: $18 daily, $160 for annual pass
Non-motorized Boat Fee: $7 daily, $85 for annual pass
Houseboats are not allowed on Lake Nacimiento.


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Zebra & Quagga Mussel Vessel Screening

Before any boat may be launched into Lake Nacimiento or Lake San Antonio, the vessel must have a current Vessel Screening Permit. The permit must be presented at the entrance gate.

Vessel Screening Information

Vessel Screening Permit

Lake Nacimiento Marina

(800) 323-3839
Website: Lake Nacimiento Resort

Marina:

  • Facilities:   Snacks, Fishing Supplies, Boating Equipment, Fuel, Towing
  • Dry Storage:   by month or year
  • Slips: 120 Slips, by night, week, or year

Rental Hours

  • Half Day: any 4 Hours
  • Standard Day: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Lake Nacimiento Marina Boat Rentals
Boat Length Features
Fuel Extra.
Also available for rent: inflatables, water skis, wakeboards, and kneeboards
Sweetwater Pontoon Boat 21' Seats 8, bimini
Sweetwater Pontoon Boat 24' Seats 12, bimini
Classic Crest LX 240 SLC Pontoon Boat 24' Seats 10
Stand-up Paddleboards
Kayaks single or double


Far West Water Ski Club

The Far West Water Ski Club maintains a water skiing slalom course in Deep Creek Cove at Lake Nacimiento. The course is open to the public to use.

The club hosts water skiing tournaments every month from April through October. Anyone is welcome to join the competitions. weekend memberships to the club are available for tournament weekends. All ability levels are welcome.

Far West Water Ski Club

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Marine Services

VS Marine Boating Center
3380 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA
(888) 842-1254

VS Marine Boating Center

Scott's Boat Repair
103B Nacimiento Lake Dr., Paso Robles, CA
Scott's Boat Repair

Salinas Valley Marine
3 Spring St., Salinas, CA
(831) 443-1616

Salinas Valley Marine

The Boat Doc
3850 Ramada Dr. #E1
Paso Robles, CA
(559) 271-1490

The Boat Doc


Lake Nacimiento
Launch Ramps

Summer ramp hours are 6 AM to 6:00 PM. It is always wise to check with the park to confirm hours. When ramps are closed, vessels will not be allowed to launch or be removed from the lake.

  • Lynch Campground Launch Ramp
  • Harris Creek Launch Ramp
  • North Shore Launch Ramp
  • Pleyto Launch Ramp
  • Basham Point Car-top Launch Ramp

Thrills 'N' Spills JetSki Rentals

2340 Prospect Ave, Suite 107
Paso Robles, CA
(805) 238-9700

Yamaha VX110s, Seat 3
Seadoo GTI, Seats 2
Tow-N-Go or Delivered
Discounts for Multiple Days