Photo: eliza · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.
Quick facts
- Type
- Lake
- State
- California
- Surface area
- About 3,313 acres
- Elevation
- 639 ft
- Boat ramps
- 2
- Campgrounds
- 2
- Fish species
- None recorded
Get on the water
Ramps & rentals
Rent a boat for Millerton 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 Millerton 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
- Shell0.7 miDirections
- Valero2.4 miDirections
- Tiny Mart3.4 miDirections
- Gas station4.0 miDirections
Bait and tackle
- Sportsman's Warehouse 8468 North Friant Road, Fresno · Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:0010.7 miCallDirections
- REI 7810 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno · Mo-Su 10:00-22:0011.3 miCallDirections
- Turner's Outdoorsman-Fresno 6264 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno12.7 miCallDirections
- Valley Rod and Gun 2704 Clovis Avenue13.3 miDirections
Groceries and ice
- Millerton Country Store2.4 miDirections
- MarValIce3.3 miDirections
- DJ's Dollar Daze3.5 miDirections
- Ponderosa MarketIce Mo-Su 08:00-20:004.6 miDirections
RV dump and fresh water
- RV dump stationDump station13.2 miDirections
Ranger stations
- High Sierra Ranger Station3.6 miDirections
- Clearwater Station16.1 miDirections
- Placer Forest Service Station24.1 miDirections
Hospitals and urgent care
- Valley Children's HospitalEmergency 9300 Valley Children's Place, Madera · 24/79.6 miCallDirections
- Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital 15 East Audubon Drive, Fresno10.6 miCallDirections
- Clovis Community Medical CenterEmergency 2755 Herndon Avenue, Clovis · 24/710.6 miCallDirections
- Community Behavioral Health Center 7171 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno11.2 miCallDirections
Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.
Trip planner
Build your weekend
Packing list
Don't forget
Good to know
Millerton Lake FAQ
Can you rent a boat on Millerton Lake?
Yes. Boat rentals for Millerton 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 #1, Boat ramp, Millerton Marina.
Where can I launch a boat on Millerton Lake?
Boat ramps and marinas listed for this water: Boat Ramp #1, Boat ramp, Millerton Marina. Fees and hours change by season, so check with the managing agency before you tow.
Where can I camp near Millerton Lake?
Campgrounds near the water include Millerton Lake Campground, Dumma Strand Loop Camp Ground (73-84). When public sites are full, private sites nearby are listed on Hipcamp.
Is there gas near Millerton Lake?
The closest listed fuel is Shell, about 0.7 miles from the water.
Where can I buy bait near Millerton Lake?
Bait and tackle nearby: Sportsman's Warehouse (10.7 mi), REI (11.3 mi), Turner's Outdoorsman-Fresno (12.7 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.