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Notable lake · San Luis Obispo, California

Mud Lake

Mud Lake is a lake in San Luis Obispo, California.

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Mud Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Mud Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Mud Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.06312, -120.61193. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Mud Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Mud Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Mud Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Mud Lake?

    Nearby: Pismo State Beach (beach, 5 km), Calvary Chapel of Arroyo Grande (church, 8 km), First Baptist Church of Nipomo (church, 14 km), Eldwayen Ocean Park (sanctuary, 15 km), Guadalupe Dunes County Park (sanctuary, 16 km), Point San Luis Lighthouse (beach, 22 km).

    Is Mud Lake worth visiting?

    Mud Lake is listed as a notable lake in California on Spotwander.