Mather Lake Regional Park
About this place
Official page lists reservable picnic sites with barbecues: Sparrow (one large BBQ, near playground), Robin (one large BBQ, near lake, ADA), and Rotary Grove (large BBQ, electricity/water, capacity 300). Lake stocked for fishing, open to kayaking.
Good to know
FishingLicense Allowed; State of California Fishing License required
Hours
Fees
- $8 per vehicleparking
- $15 per vehiclewith trailer (boat or horse) or RV
- $30 per busparking
- $150 per reservationRobin Picnic Site
- $150 per reservationSparrow Picnic Site
- $300 per reservationRotary Grove Picnic Site
What's here
Provided grills
Picnic tables
Playground
Restrooms
Parking
Location
Mather Lake Regional Park
RegionCalifornia (Northern)
Coordinates38.5560° N, 121.2860° W
Get directions ↗ Approximate location — open directions for the live mapCommon questions
Can you grill at Mather Lake Regional Park?
Grilling rules at Mather Lake Regional Park aren't stated on its official page. Grills are already provided on site. None for open picnic areas; group areas reservable (required for groups over 40). Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
None for open picnic areas; group areas reservable (required for groups over 40).
Is there a fee at Mather Lake Regional Park?
Yes — fees apply. For example, $8 per vehicle · parking. See the official page for the full schedule.
What are the hours at Mather Lake Regional Park?
sunrise to sunset, year-round.
