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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 Flats, San Gorgonio and South Fork Campgrounds.
Jenks Lake East Road also leads to a designated dispersed camping area, East Flats.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Daily hours of operation are from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Accessible, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking |
| Fees: | There is a Day Use fee of $5.00 per vehicle and $40 for buses and RVs (Adventure Passes not accepted) |
| Open Season: | 04/21/2023 - 10/14/2023 |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | Day use only- No overnight camping |
| Closest Towns: | Angelus Oaks |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: | Vista RECREATION ™ |
| Information Center: | Mountain Top Ranger District | Big Bear Discovery Center 40971 North Shore Drive, Highway 38 P.O. Box 69 Fawnskin, CA 92333 1-909-382-2790 Thursday thru Monday. (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) |
General Information
Directions:From State Highway 38 take either Jenks Lake Road East or Jenks Lake Road West. Proceed to Jenks Lake parking lot.
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
Amenities
| Interpretive Site: | |
|---|---|
| Picnic tables: | BBQ grills |
| Parking: | $5.00 per car/$40 per bus |
| Toilets: | Vault |
| Accessible: | |
Location