Summary:
Lopez Lake is a short drive up from San Luis Obispo or Arroyo Grande, but makes a great getaway.

The lake is owned and operated by the county of San Luis Obispo. It's clean with plenty of camping, boating, hiking, and windsurfing. There's a marina store, snack bar, and showers. This lake is well maintained and lots of fun.

Activities:
Activities found at the lake include swimming, fishing, horseback riding, wind surfing, a water slide, hiking and camping.

Birding can also be fun, and the woodpeckers are always busy making holes in the oaks.

Food & Sundries:
You'll need to get groceries before you come up. It's a ways to town and there are no local businesses. There is a small store at the lake where you can get basic necessities and there's a snack bar as well.

You can shop in Arroyo Grande or San Luis Obispo.

Directions:
The easiest way to get there is from Highway 101. Take the Grand Ave exit and head east. Follow the signs to the lake, but basically take a road on Huasana Rd and a left on Lopez Lake Dr. Approximately 8 miles.

Camping & RV:
Reservations for camping and picnic areas can be made up to one year early. Fees are per day or annual passes are available. However, the site is not currently secure.

Notes:
Just a reminder that Fane Studios is not connected to Lopez Lake and we offer this information only as a convenience.

The park publishes a paper called The Breeze that has lots of information, photos and maps. They've been running fishing clinics about once a month and there's a tournament coming up. Look for upcoming fishing clinics for kids.

Note: Dogs are allowed but must be leashed at all times. They are also not allowed in the lake.