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.
Boats must also have an annual boat sticker ($150) or pay a daily $15 launch fee ($5 for non-motorized boats). Boats may be left in the water overnight. 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
| Boat | Length | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Day rentals need to be returned by 3:30 PM Fuel Extra. Also available for rent: inflatables, water skis, wakeboards, and kneeboards |
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| Sweetwater Pontoon Boat | 21' | Seats 8, bimini |
| Sweetwater Pontoon Boat | 24' | Seats 12, bimini |
| Ski Boat | 21' | Seats 8 |
| 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
