Moccasin Point Marina
Offers Lake Don Pedro Houseboating
Nature�s Adventures Await
Those Escaping From The Hustle and Bustle
Lake
Mead National Recreation Area�s Hidden Gem For Houseboating
Moccasin,
CA � March 2005 � Situated in the foothills of California�s beautiful Sierra
Nevada Mountains � Moccasin Point
Marina � is the ideal destination to escape from the hustle and bustle
of daily life. This location is so perfectly peaceful that you can �recharge
your batteries� and reconnect with family and friends! Moccasin Point Marina
is 60 miles west of the world-renowned Yosemite National Park and 2½
hours east of San Francisco - so getting away from it all has never been
easier.
 Enjoy
Lake
Don Pedro houseboating on a variety of houseboat styles, including
the Millennium, the premier houseboat on Lake Don Pedro. This is the start
of a memorable Lake Don Pedro vacation. Fish, swim or ski on the 13,000
surface-acres of glassy blue water or search for a secluded cove to make
your houseboat the home base for all your outdoor activities on the lake.
You
can create unforgettable memories at Lake Don Pedro. The best way to experience
Don Pedro Lake is from the helm of a Forever Resorts houseboat. With our
large selection of houseboats, you�ve got room for your immediate family
� or a complete reunion.
Services
at Moccasin Point Marina include:
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Houseboat
Rentals
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Personal
Watercraft, Ski Boat, Fishing Boat and Deck Cruiser Rentals
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Slip
Rentals, Launch Ramp & Full-Service Marina
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Snack
Bar & Convenience Store
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Boat
Service
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Dry
Storage
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RV
Park & Campground
Want
to do something with a little more horsepower? We offer a wide range of
rentals, including fishing boats, ski boats, deck cruisers and personal
watercrafts. And nearby, there are several recreational areas that offer
campsites, many with full utility hookups for RV�s, close access to water
and barbecue grills - all located with a view of the lake. Moccasin Point
truly has something for everyone!
This
spectacular lake was created in 1971 and is in a canyon carved by the Tuolumne
River over a million years ago. Rolling hills and magnificent oak and pine
trees surround it�s 160-mile shoreline, so you can leisurely spend your
days enjoying the picture-perfect scenery, splashing near a refreshing
waterfall, or exploring the Sierra Nevadas.
Don
Pedro Lake offers a unique mix of relaxation and fun and Moccasin Point
Marina has all the services to meet your needs. Now that�s a winning combination!
Getting
to Moccasin Point Marina
From
Sacramento, take Interstate 5 to State Route 99. From 99, take Highway
120 East toward Sonora, California. Take Highway 49/120 southeast to the
Don Pedro East Shore exit. Moccasin Point Marina is 10 miles from this
turn-off.
Don
Pedro Lake � Nature�s Adventures
The
lake�s recreation areas are 900-1000 feet in elevation, providing an oak
woodland landscape that supports a wide variety of wildlife in the ecosystem.
The Sierra foothills typical wildlife includes mule deer, raccoons, squirrels,
coyote, fox, Golden and Bald Eagles and ravens.
Lake
Don Pedro is a perfect location for those who enjoy outdoor activities.
The average water temperature nears 80 degrees with the air temperatures
in the high 90s. Gentle afternoon breezes are conducive to enjoying houseboating,
skiing, sailing and fishing. Several tributaries drain directly into Lake
Don Pedro allowing the water levels to remain high and water temperatures
ideal. The Lake itself supports Bass, Salmon, Rainbow and Brown Trout,
Catfish, Crappie and Bluegill fish. In the winter, temperatures are relatively
mild, sometimes bringing a light frost.
Don
Pedro Lake � Fishing
Lake
Don Pedro, hidden in the oak and bull pine covered foothills of the Sierra,
is the fifth largest reservoir in California offering 160 miles of shoreline
with a variety of secluded coves, perfect for fishing.
The
lake is one of the finest bass fishing waters in the Northern California
area; in fact, during Spring, Lake Don Pedro consistently delivers some
of the largest Bass in Northern California. It�s stocked with kokanee salmon
and rainbow trout, as well as an abundance of crappie, catfish and bluegill.
The lake hosts many major professional and club bass tournaments each year.
If you don�t want to go out on the lake to fish, try fishing along the
shore from the park�s day-use area near the launch ramp.
Don
Pedro Lake � Park Entrance Fee
The
Lake Don Pedro Recreation Agency collects a $6.00 per vehicle per day Park
Entrance Fee. This fee is for each boat, each personal watercraft and each
vehicle at the rate of $6.00 (each) per day.
About
Forever Resorts
The
Forever Resorts family of companies has been based in Arizona since its
inception in 1981 and owns and operates properties in national parks, recreation
areas and national forests, and choice destinations of North America, Hungary
and South Africa. The firm is a leading hospitality provider with significant
experience in lodging, marinas and related services, food service and retail
operations and is a respected industry leader in houseboat manufacturing
and luxury houseboat vacation rentals. �Soaring to be the Best� each Forever
Resorts� location is ISO 14001 certified and is committed to protecting
human health and the environment, and many properties have received other
awards and third-party certification for its environmental practices. For
more information visit the company website at www.ForeverResorts.com.
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