Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:20 PM)
- Water temp
- 75°F
- Water level
- 6.24 ft
- Tide
- 4.987 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 7 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9412110 — Port San Luis · 18.3 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Santa Margarita Lake
Updated 21 min agoSource: USGS station 11145500 — SALINAS R NR SANTA MARGARITA CA · 7.2 mi from Santa Margarita Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (91% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area
| Location | California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Santa Margarita Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (24 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 35.324788, -120.492350 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (805) 788-2397 |
Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area is a boat launch providing access to Santa Margarita Lake in California at coordinates 35.32479, -120.49235. Rated 4.5/5 based on 24 Google reviews.
Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area is a boat launch on Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area
How is Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area rated?
Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 24 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area access?
Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area provides boat launch access to Santa Margarita Lake in California.
How do I get to Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area?
Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area is located at coordinates 35.324788, -120.492350 in California. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 11.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.