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Escape the daily hustle and bustle and enjoy the serenity of Don Pedro Lake, located in the foothills of California's beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains. Reconnect with family and friends and recharge your batteries while enjoying the lake's 160-miles of shoreline.
Created in 1971, Don Pedro Lake is in a canyon carved by the Tuolumne River over a million years ago. Rolling hills and magnificent oak and pine trees surround this picturesque beauty where you can spend your days leisurely enjoying the scenery, splashing near a refreshing waterfall, or exploring the Sierra Nevadas.
The lake's recreation areas are 900-1000 feet in elevation, providing an oak woodland landscape that supports a wide variety of wildlife in the ecosystem. The Sierra foothills typical wildlife includes mule deer, raccoons, squirrels, coyote, fox, Golden and Bald Eagles and ravens.
Lake Don Pedro is a perfect location for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The average summer water temperature nears 80 degrees while the air temperatures are in the high 90s. Gentle afternoon breezes are conducive to enjoying houseboating, skiing, sailing and fishing. Several tributaries drain directly into Lake Don Pedro allowing the water levels to remain high and water temperatures ideal.
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The Lake itself supports Bass, Salmon, Rainbow and Brown Trout, Catfish, Crappie and Bluegill fish. In the winter, temperatures are relatively mild, sometimes bringing a light frost.
The lake is one of the finest bass fishing waters in the Northern California area; in fact, during Spring, Lake Don Pedro consistently delivers some of the largest Bass in Northern California. It's stocked with kokanee salmon and rainbow trout, as well as an abundance of crappie, catfish and bluegill. The lake hosts many major professional and club bass tournaments each year. If you don't want to go out on the lake to fish, try fishing along the shore from the park's day-use area near the launch ramp.
The best way to experience Don Pedro Lake is from the helm of a Forever Resorts houseboat from Moccasin Point Marina. With our large selection of houseboats - there is plenty of room for a small group enjoying a quick weekend or for large family reunions. Choose from a variety of houseboat styles, including the Millennium, the premier houseboat on Don Pedro Lake. Fish, swim or ski on the 13,000 surface-acres of glassy blue water or search for a secluded cove to make your houseboat the home base for all your outdoor activities.
Don Pedro Lake offers a unique mix of relaxation and fun and Moccasin Point Marina has all the services to meet your needs. Now that's a winning combination!
Moccasin Point Marina Information
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Don Pedro Lake offers a unique mix of relaxation and fun and Moccasin Point Marina has all the services to meet your needs. Now that's a winning combination!
Moccasin Point Marina is a full-service marina with boat service, slip rentals, dry storage and a snack bar and convenience store. The store provides all your last-minute boating and camping supplies for your time spent on the lake: snacks, cold beverages, quick meals, burgers and fries. The convenience store has a wide variety of gift items and clothing including t-shirts, hats, mugs and water toys for yourself and the kids.
Need something with a little more horsepower? Add a smaller watercraft from our wide range of rentals that include fishing boats, ski boats, deck cruisers and personal watercrafts.
Moccasin Point Marina Facilities Include:
- Ski Boats, PWC & Fishing Boat Rentals - available for hourly, daily and multi-day rental
- Boat Slip Rental - daily and monthly (covered / uncovered) slips available
- Boat Repair Shop - certified mechanics and technicians are available for major or minor boat repair and parts and houseboat maintenance
- Dry Storage - secure and convenient to launch areas
- Moccasin Point Campground - located on the east shore, within walking distance of the Marina
- Snack Bar & Convenience Store - offering quick meals, camping/boating supplies and souvenirs
Park Entrance Fee
The Don Pedro Recreation Agency collects a $6.00 per vehicle per day Park Entrance Fee. This fee is for each Boat, each personal watercraft and each vehicle at the rate of $7.00 EACH PER DAY.
Moccasin Point Marina is professionally managed by Forever Resorts and is an authorized concessioner of the Don Pedro Recreation Agency.
Lake Don Pedro History
The present 160-mile shoreline of Don Pedro Lake was created in 1971 when the New Don Pedro Dam was completed. Lake Don Pedro has 13,000 surface-acres of water, making it the fifth largest reservoir in California.
Prior to 1971, a concrete dam built in 1923 backed the Tuolumne river some 1.5 miles upstream from the new dam's location, creating a much smaller lake than the present one. The old dam is still in place, but 250 feet below water.
The present earth and rock fill dam was built by the City of San Francisco, the Turlock Irrigation District and the Modesto Irrigation District. It rises about 585 feet above the old streambed of the tuolumne river, creating a maximum lake level/elevation of 830 feet above sea level.
The recreation facilities are maintained and operated by the Don Pedro Recreation Agency, an entity of the reservoir owners and governed by the Don Pedro Board of Control.
7am to 6pm MST ~ Monday thru Friday
8am to 4pm MST ~ Saturday & Sunday
