The dragon returns: Lake Nacimiento reopens for limited use
As California begins to reopen, so do some parks and open spaces that closed due to coronavirus — including Lake Nacimiento, the dragon-shaped San Luis Obispo County lake.
Campgrounds at Lake Nacimieno closed March 27 in a San Luis Obispo countywide campground closure. On April 1, the lake resort closed all of its facilities “due to governmental restrictions and in light of cases occurring near Lake Nacimiento Resort.”
A month and a week later, on May 8, the resort reopened for trail use and shoreline fishing. Yet, most of the park and its facilities will remain closed, according to the Lake Nacimiento Resort.
Lake Nacimiento’s campground and lodging areas, beach use, picnic tables, barbecues and day-use areas will remain closed. The park will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. with bathrooms available for emergency use.
The Lake Nacimiento Resort said it will limit the park to 120 truck and trailers and only 30 single vehicles at a time, excluding annual slip holders.
Only four adults are allowed per car or boat and must arrive in the same vehicle, according to the resort guidelines posted to Facebook.
While the Marina will be open for retail and fuel sales, other departments will remain closed, according to the post.
The resort also says that kayaks and paddleboards will not be allowed until further notice.
A Monterey County news release listed several parks open for hiking in addition to Lake Nacimiento, including Lake San Antonio South Shore and Royal Oaks.
It asked that residents use the parks closest to where they live and all guests maintain physical distance from other groups, according to the release.
The Monterey County Parks Department was not available for comment Sunday.
