Lake Yosemite
- Operator
- Merced Irrigation District (since Feb 2026)
- Gates
- 7:30 a.m. to 1 hour after sunset
- Boats off
- 30 minutes before sunset
- Rentals
- Kayaks and paddleboards
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- Boat launch
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Boat rentals
- Restrooms
About this lake
Lake Yosemite is a lake on North Lake Road in Merced. Since February 1, 2026, the Merced Irrigation District runs the park and its reservations instead of Merced County.
On the water
The park has a boat launch ramp with parking, kayak and paddleboard rentals and a swimming beach. The Lake Yosemite Sailing Association promotes sailing on the lake. Boats must be off the lake 30 minutes before sunset. Annual vehicle and boat passes work at Lake Yosemite, Lake McSwain and Lake McClure. California requires a Mussel Fee Sticker on boats used in fresh water.
Day use
Gates open at 7:30 a.m. and close an hour after sunset. There are playgrounds, restrooms, beach volleyball and picnic areas, and coves and buildings that can be reserved for groups.
Getting there & access
Getting there
Lake Yosemite is at 5714 North Lake Road, Merced.
Mussel sticker
Registered boats used in fresh water need a current California Mussel Fee Sticker. Arrive clean, drained and dry.
- Passes
- Annual passes shared with McClure and McSwain
- Reservations
- 1-855-800-2267
What's here
Launch
Boat launch ramp and parking
Boat rentals
Kayak and paddleboard rentals
Swimming
Swimming beach area
Sailing
Lake Yosemite Sailing Association
Restrooms
Restroom facilities
Rules & official resources
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025dbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
- Boats must be off the lake 30 minutes before sunset; gates open 7:30 a.m. and close one hour after sunsetlakeyosemite.lakemcclure.com ↗
- Merced Irrigation District runs the park and reservations from February 1, 2026countyofmerced.com ↗
- Registered boats used in fresh water must display a current Mussel Fee Sticker on the hull next to the registration stickerdbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
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