Don Pedro Lake

Don Pedro Reservoir, also known as Lake Don Pedro, is a reservoir formed by the construction of the New Don Pedro Dam across the Tuolumne River in California. It is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, east of Modesto. The reservoir is the sixth-largest in California, with a surface area of about 13,000 acres and a shoreline of approximately 160 miles.

The lake is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, swimming, waterskiing, and camping. There are three recreation areas around the lake: Fleming Meadows and Blue Oaks on the west shore, and Moccasin Point on the east shore. These areas offer a variety of amenities, including campsites, boat launches, and picnic areas.

The lake is also an important source of irrigation water for the San Joaquin Valley. The Modesto Irrigation District and the Turlock Irrigation District use water from the lake to irrigate farms in the valley.