Jenks Lake Day Use Area
Jenks Lake picnic area is for day use only, at an elevation of 6,800 feet.
This lake provides accessible picnicking and fishing from either the pier or from several fishing pads along the shore. An accessible trail also borders the lake, which starts from the parking lot.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife may plant rainbow trout in the spring and summer: fish planting schedule
Hand launch small boats, no power boats.
No camping. However the nearest campgrounds are:
Barton Flats, San Gorgonio and South Fork Campgrounds.
Jenks Lake East Road also leads to a designated dispersed camping area, East Flats.
General Information
04/19/2024 - 10/5/2024
Daily hours of operation are from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Day use only- No overnight camping
There is a Day Use fee of $5.00 per vehicle and $40 for buses and RVs (Adventure Passes accepted)
Address: 40971 North Shore Drive, Highway 38 Fawnskin, CA 92333
Phone: (909) 382-2790
Hours: Thursday-Monday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday & Wednesday Closed
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.16555556
Longitude: -116.8816667
Directions
From State Highway 38 take either Jenks Lake Road East or Jenks Lake Road West. Proceed to Jenks Lake parking lot.
Parking
$5.00 per car/$40 per bus
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
BBQ grills