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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 FlatsSan 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)

Big Bear Discovery Center

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

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 8th, 2025