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Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.
Quick facts
- Type
- Lake
- State
- California
- Surface area
- About 586 acres
- Boat ramps
- 1
- Campgrounds
- 17
- Fish species
- None recorded
Get on the water
Ramps & rentals
Rent a boat for Lopez Lake
Pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats from local owners, with or without a captain.
Affiliate linkWhere to stay
Camp near the water
Private sites nearby
Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.
Affiliate linkCabins and hotels near Lopez Lake
Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.
Affiliate linkOff the water
Nearby trails
Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.
Before you launch
Gas, bait & supplies nearby
Gas and fuel docks
- Mobile6.9 miDirections
- Chevron 251 East Grand Avenue7.0 miDirections
- Shell7.0 miDirections
- Valero 610 Grand Avenue7.4 miDirections
Bait and tackle
- Central Coast Kayaks 1879 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach10.7 miCallDirections
- Moondoggie's Beach Club 837 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo11.0 miDirections
- The Mountain Air 667 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo11.0 miDirections
- Aqua Tech Spas 200 South Higuera Street11.1 miDirections
Groceries and ice
- Marina0.1 miDirections
- Last Chance Liquor & Deli 320 East Branch Street · Mo-Fr 06:00-23:00; Sa, Su 07:00-00:006.6 miCallDirections
- Rinconada General Store 4995 Santa Margarita Lake Road7.1 miDirections
- Food 4 LessIce7.3 miDirections
RV dump and fresh water
- RV dump stationDump station9.1 miDirections
Ranger stations
- Oceano Dunes State Parks Office 928 Pacific Boulevard9.4 miDirections
- Santa Lucia District Ranger Station 1616 North Carlotti Drive15.2 miCallDirections
- Montaña de Oro Visitor Center and Ranger Headquarters22.9 miDirections
Hospitals and urgent care
- Ken Starr MD Wellness Group Addiction Medicine & NAD Therapies 107 Nelson Street6.8 miDirections
- San Luis Sports Therapy 1510 West Branch Street, Arroyo Grande7.6 miCallDirections
- Arroyo Grande Community HospitalEmergency 345 South Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande · 24/77.7 miCallDirections
- Med Plus 877 North Oak Park Boulevard7.7 miCallDirections
Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.
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Good to know
Lopez Lake FAQ
Can you rent a boat on Lopez Lake?
Yes. Boat rentals for Lopez Lake can be searched on Boatsetter, where local owners list pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats, some with a captain. Availability changes by season, so book early for summer weekends. Public launches include Boat ramp, Marina.
Where can I launch a boat on Lopez Lake?
Boat ramps and marinas listed for this water: Boat ramp, Marina. Fees and hours change by season, so check with the managing agency before you tow.
Where can I camp near Lopez Lake?
Campgrounds near the water include Beaver, Buck, Campaneros, Grizzly, Toro. When public sites are full, private sites nearby are listed on Hipcamp.
Is there gas near Lopez Lake?
The closest listed fuel is Mobile, about 6.9 miles from the water.
Where can I buy bait near Lopez Lake?
Bait and tackle nearby: Central Coast Kayaks (10.7 mi), Moondoggie's Beach Club (11.0 mi), The Mountain Air (11.0 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.
Keep exploring
Nearby water
Sources: USGS 3DHP and National Atlas (rivers via Esri Living Atlas), Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.