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Nestled between a series of foothills, plateaus and canyons in a remote area, this large lake with a diverse topography ranging from rocky boulders and cliffs to grassy beaches provides a scenic paddle and several boat-in campsites in the eastern tail end of Millerton Lake where the San Joaquin River flows into the lake. Fluctuating water levels drastically change the topographical appearance of the shoreline from month to month, especially during the late summer. Novice paddlers can still enjoy this large lake by paddling up and back, along the shoreline where the Millerton Lake campground is located. There are many coves and inlets to explore in this section of the lake during the spring and early part of the summer. Temperance Flat boat-in camping is located about 11-miles up the San Joaquin River channel from Winchell Cove. To reach this section of the San Joaquin River, you can launch from Millerton Lake, which is open for boating seven days a week year-round from sunrise to 10pm. Keep in mind when you are paddling this section of the San Joaquin River, you are sheltered from the wind. The wind usually begins to blow around 11am on Millerton Lake, so you may encounter strong headwinds on your return trip to the boat launch. Late spring is the ideal time to paddle and camp here. It’s a perfect destination for your next boat-in camping excursion.
Millerton Lake has a wide variety of fish
species consisting of striped, spotted,
large and smallmouth bass, American shad,
channel catfish, white catfish, bluegill,
The lake allows all boating, fishing and swimming. Biking, hiking, and horseback riding are also popular here. Map of Millerton Lake |
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