Lodi Lake Park
Hours
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Overview
The man-made lake in Lodi's northwest corner draws some 200,000 people annually. It’s easy to find along the north side of Turner Road east of Lower Sacramento Road and across from the General Mills plant. Enjoy a variety of activities out at Lodi Lake.
Lodi Lake Nature Area Docents offer Nature Programs that focus on topics related to nature and the Mokelumne River area and help provide ongoing education. For more information, contact kgrant@lodi.gov.
Whether it's renting a paddle boat or kayak, taking a guided tour of the Mokelumne River or a kayak lesson, the Lodi Lake Boathouse at Lodi Lake Park has something for you! The Lodi Lake Boathouse is open weekends April through October, and Wednesday through Sunday in June, July and August. Rent paddle boats, single-person kayaks and tandem kayaks for $5 per half hour.
Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Mokelumne River aboard one of the Lodi Boathouse chartered boat tours. The 90-minute trip covers nearly five miles of river on Lodi's northern border. Trips are offered May through September. Food and beverages may be brought on board. There are two boats available to accommodate your needs. The larger boat can hold a maximum of 10 passengers and costs $150 per trip. The smaller boat can hold up to six passengers and costs $90 per trip. On Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the Lodi Boathouse at Lodi Lake offers 45-minute mini-trips for $7 per person. For more information or reservations, call (209) 333-6890.
Lodi Lake features a large sandy beach area for plenty of fun in the sun. Check out the tiny tot water feature and spray pool. Open Monday-Sunday, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Fees: $3 adults, $1.50 ages 3-17, 2 & under free. No alcohol or glass containers allowed at the beach. No flotation devices allowed, and no diapers in the water.
Lodi Lake also features a boat launch that is available from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The launch fee is $5 per gas-powered watercraft, trailered or not, plus vehicle entrance fee. Non-trailered canoes/kayaks, rafts, remote-controlled boats are charged only the vehicle entrance fee.
Admission:
A fee is collected for vehicle entry into Lodi Lake Park whether or not a gate attendant is on duty. A self-serve pay station is available directly north of the entry gate.
- Annual pass $50 per calendar year (pass hangs from rear-view mirror)
- Lodi residents: $4 daily (non-residents $5)
- Senior (62-over) and disabled (must display disabled parking pass) $2 Lodi residents, $3 non-resident senior/disabled
- Boat launch (per trailer and/or motorized craft) $5 daily. In addition to vehicle entrance fee.
Amenities
- Family Friendly
- Sports
New picnic tables and benches around the park. The front parking lot was recently replaced.
It was a gorgeous location and boat ramp with parking. Cash only. Put the cash in the envelope. Bring a pen. It was a little smokey but we launched from the boat ramps and had a great time. Could've paddled for hours but the vineyards were burning stuff it was in hard to deal at certain points. Loads of friendly people. I didn't have the right cash and a lady at the pay station gave me $2 and said Merry Christmas! And the man in the photo with the dog helped me figure out the pay system and where to park! He also used a wheelchair at the boat ramp for his kayak which was pretty genius.
Always beautiful. You can rent kayaks or bring your own. There is also part of the delta in the back. Peaceful to walk around and/or bring lunch to one of the many picnic tables and just enjoy it here for a cpl hours. Dog friendly. Plenty of open space and great spot for pictures. *Be sure to if you don't have your dog to check out Lodi Wilderness Park within steps of the lake kinda hidden in the back. I missed it for 2 decades haha. I would see the entrance but typically had my dogs with me and that area does Not allow dogs but the time I didn't have them with me recently, I went through the entrance and wow... it instantly was like being somewhere completely different with massive tall trees and amazing deer all around and cute squirrels. Just magical.
Friendly people everywhere. The place was clean and there were enough restrooms around the park. Good for walking, biking, relaxing, fishing, and family gatherings and more.
This isn't exactly a 5 star lake (think Tahoe), but it is literally right in the middle of town. How convenient! There's plenty of parking, a boat ramp, family areas, and areas for exploring. There are some shade structures and bathrooms in a couple places. The water is a little murky, but it's warmer than other lakes.