Lake Nacimiento - Riding

[Gski251]

I will be heading to Nacimiento in a few weeks for a day trip. I haven't been in about 5 years and never with a standup. I will only be taking the standup, no boat. My question is, are there car accessible beaches for the family and friends to hangout out in the water, take turns and spectate from the shore? Hoping for something that is not zoned 5mph and require riding a far distance to play around. Like havasu body beach style?

 

[mikidymac]

The public launch ramp area is accessible by car and you can park by the water. THe two accessible riding areas from the beach are separated by a relatively small no wake zone.

The big issue is there is very little water at this point and it will be even worse in a couple weeks. At the moment it is at only 22% and dropping a foot every 4 days.

 

[Gski251]

Oh I had no idea it was that bad. There should still be enough water to have fun on the ski, right? Any other concerns I should be aware of?

Any off the grid spots where we can back up the truck and have our own spot to ride or everything else private?

 

[mikidymac]

There is only 1 shoreline spot on the lake that is open to the public and that is the main marina. The lake is public and the shoreline is public but the only access is the main marina is what I am saying. You can still have fun but the lake is getting really bad and low. Watch out for shallow spots. If you are camping its just a free for all down on the water but I am not sure how they designate spaces as we haven't camped there for years.