Lake San Antonio

Boating

Lake San Antonio offers all kinds of boating from houseboats to sailing, from jet skis to water skiing. The long narrow configuration of the lake along with few inlets makes San Antonio less attractive to pleasure boaters as some other nearby lakes. Several launch ramps around the lake make it easy to get on the water.

Marinas

Lake San Antonio has one marina with limited boat rentals. The marina provides a variety of services including fuel, towing, minor repairs, and boat storage. A cafe and store are located near the marina. Friendly people there are ready to help you and answer questions.

Fishing

Anglers at Lake San Antonio is great for striped bass. Some trophy stripers have been pulled from the lake. An abundance of structures provide plenty of good habitat for smallmouth and largemouth bass. The usual bluegills, catfish, and sunfish are also found here.

Campgrounds

Lake San Antonio has hundreds of campsites. Many are located in three well organized campgrounds on the South Shore, while others are found along the shoreline on the northeast side of the lake. Most are first come, first served, but a few may be reserved. A good number of sites have RV hook-ups. Showers and restrooms are found in all the campgrounds. Group campsites are also available. Outside the lake area, few campsites can be found except at several RV Parks.

Lodging

Lake San Antonio has a few cabins for rent. They offer basic necessities. Outside the lake lodging is very limited. You have to head south to Paso Robles or even San Luis Obispo to find a good selection of hotels and motels.

Scenery

In the springtime the hills around Lake San Antonio come alive with wildflowers. By early summer the hills dry to a golden color. Oak trees are scattered about the slopes. Only a few inlets offer variety to the long, narrow shape of the lake.

Nearby Communities

Lake San Antonio is about 30 miles northwest of Paso Robles. Almost any service or supply needed can be found there. Fifty-five miles south of the lake is San Luis Obispo and beyond that the coastal towns of Pismo Beach and Grover City.

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