On the San Joaquin River, two miles below Friant Dam and the town of Friant, Lost Lake is 24 miles northeast of Fresno. The primitive nature study area and 38 acre lake make Lost Lake one of the most popular County parks.
Day use and campground facility providing 42 overnight campsites, a group picnic reservation area, softball field, volleyball courts, hiking trail, nature study area, playgrounds, restrooms and picnic shelters. Dump station in campground.
The County is working on an application to the San Joaquin River Conservancy requesting additional funds to complete the environment documents in order to adopt the Lost Lake Master Plan.
If you would like to volunteer at Lost Lake Park you can contact the Friends of Lost Lake Park.
Park Hours
Summer Hours: April 1st - September 30th from 7 AM to 10 PM
Winter Hours: October 1st - March 31st from 7 AM to 7 PM
Entrance Fees
All vehicles must pay an entrance fee, even if the party has a camping reservation:
Entrance fees at all developed Parks is $5 per vehicle and
Annual Passes are available at $40 per year. Fill out an Annual Pass Application and mail it in or call (559) 600-3004 for more information.
Reservations and Rates
To reserve a group picnic area download the Reservation Application Packet or call Parks at (559) 600-3004.
To make group campsite reservation please call. No reservations are needed for single campsites. All single campsites are first come, first serve:
$18 per night per single campsite
$5 per night for seniors (age 62 and over, ID required)
$9 per night for Disabled Veterans (valid ID, adjudication letter, Dept. of Defense Form 214 required)
Rules, Regulations and Permits
Information on bounce houses, alcohol and pets.
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Location
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Directions:
Located 19 miles north of Fresno below Friant Dam. North on Highway 41 to the Friant Road exit. Proceed east on Friant Road past Woodward Park, for approximately 12 miles to Lost Lake. The entrance to the Park is on the left before the town of Friant. Once inside the Park, picnic areas are to the left and the campground is to the right.
Address:
16385 N. Friant Road.
Friant, CA 93626
History
Lost Lake Recreations Area was established in 1959 with an agreement with the State Wildlife Conservation Board. In 1959 additional acres were purchased bringing the the total acreage of this popular San Joaquin River park to 266 acres.
Mailing Address:
County of Fresno
Resources/Parks Division
2220 Tulare Street, 6th Floor, Fresno, CA 93721
Tel: (559) 600-3004 FAX: (559) 600-4552
parks@co.fresno.ca.us
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