Lake San Antonio Information And Directions

Lake San Antonio North Shore is the premier lake Access in the Paso Robles area:

Pristine Lake San Antonio

Country Lake Estates is one mile from the entrance to Lake San Antonio North Shore. Click here for a picture of the vicinity of the estates.

There are two lakes in the Paso Robles Area -- Lake San Antonio and Lake Nacimiento. Of these, Lake San Antonio is more pristine, less crowded and easier to access. The water is clean and the shore lines are easier to access. Oddly, Lake Nacimiento is the heavier traffic lake even though it is more difficult to access.

Lake San Antonio has two access points, North Shore and South Shore. The North Shore of Lake San Antonio has complete facilities including a store and two boat ramps. It is owned and operated by the Country of Monterey. North Shore is underused.

Directions - From Paso Robles To North Shore Lake San Antonio

From Paso Robes, go north on Hwy 101 about twenty miles to exit 252, Jolon Road. The signs will say Fort Hunter Liggett and Lake San Antonio. Exit on Jolon Road and proceed on about 10 miles through the vineyards. DO NOT follow the signs to Lake San Antonio South Shore or to Lake Nacimiento. DO NOT turn left on G19 Lake Nacimiento Drive. You will go over a hill and at the bottom is New Pleyto Road that runs off to the left. Turn left and proceed about two miles to the park gate to North Shore, Lake San Antonio. The trip is about 25 minutes from Paso Robles.

Directions - From King City To North Shore Lake San Antonio

The first exit off Highway 101 north of King City is Jolon Road. Take Jolon Road about 30 miles past Fort Hunter Liggett and past the Lockwood store to New Pleyto Road. DO NOT follow the signs to Lake San Antonio SOUTH SHORE. DO NOT turn right on Interlake Road. New Pleyto Road is just past the Pleyto Store. Turn right on New Pleyto Road and proceed about two miles to the park gate to North Shore, Lake San Antonio. The trip is about 35 minutes from King City.

Lake San Antonio is a lake in southern Monterey County, California. The lake is formed by an earth fill dam on the San Antonio River. The dam is 202 feet (62 m) tall and was completed in 1965. The lake and dam are owned by the Monterey County Water Authority. The lake has a capacity of 335,000 acre feet (413,000,000 m³)
Lake San Antonio's primary purpose is to provide groundwater. Without the lake, the river would be nearly dry in the summer months. With water in the river year-round, more of it can seep into the ground. Boating, skiing, fishing and camping are popular recreational activities at the lake, particularly in the summer. However, it receives fewer visitors than Lake Nacimiento, several miles to the south. Lake San Antonio has over 500 campsites. Deer frequent the campsites, even lounging around during daylight hours near campsites. Other wildlife that may be spotted include bears, snakes, and wild pigs. Eagles frequent the lake and tours are offered during select months. The North shore offers campsites on the shore where you can leave your boat moored in the water rather than launching it every day.