Lodi Lake - Lodi, California

Cee R.

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.

Christine M.

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.

Todd T.

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.

Bruce T.

I've been coming here since I was a little kid. Nice park with plenty of shaded picnic areas. Of course, there's the lake and river. Can't forget about the bike/walk trial. Perfect to take morning walks.

Jill

Morning trips here are the best for sunrise times. Not crowded and there is alot of parking. Later on, it is pretty busy. Great place for relaxing kayak trips up the river and watching turtles, ducks and geese. Lots of fish jumping too! Nice, flat hiking trails too.

L N.

The main areas of the lake are pretty clean and kept up well.

The nature area is okay on the main paths.

There are always ducks around, and it is usually pretty easy to spot some deer in the nature trail area.

There is a boat launch in the back which i guess is good if you have a boat, canoe, jet skies, or paddle boards.

There is a bike repair station in the front, not sure how good it is, never used it.

The downsides -

All this nice looking water, and you're not allowed to use it unless it's the few hours a year that the beach area is open. Or you have a boat, canoe, jet skies, or paddle boards. Otherwise you're not allowed to swim, to cool off in the water, which is all the more frustrating if you are into cold water immersion or just want to swim in the lake area for exercise or fun. Nope the water is reserved for people who are willing or able to spend money on or are able to transport a boat, canoe, jet skies, or paddle boards.

The nature areas are hit and miss but mostly miss. Once you leave the main path. There is trash everywhere, everyone of homeless people in the back easily accessible hidden areas. Lots of empty alcohol containers. On nice days or warm days you will run into lots of drinking, and bud smoking. Not as kid friendly as it used to be.

The bathrooms are old, not well lit, and are hit and miss when it comes to cleanliness.

SV

Nice, relaxing place to go to. (Most times. Sometimes there is a lot of sketchy activity.) There's a really neat nature trail with plenty of wildlife to see. There are many different picnic areas with very nice views of the lake. Most of it is dog friendly, though I wish more of it was. Many of the family picnic spots are not dog friendly. Still a great walk to take and enjoy the views.

Summer S. O.

I absolutely love Lodi Lake! Kayaking up the river is my favorite! I take my dog. We paddle, we play ball, we paddle some more.
My family takes their dogs many days a week. It would be nice if there were bathrooms over by the off leash dog area, and maybe a couple benches.
We're excited that they're mowing the large field where the dogs run. It's so nice to walk out there!