Lodi Lake Nature Trail

It was a beautiful and peaceful walk through the nature trail. Walk started at 6am. And it was perfect. A lot of deer sightings.

Fun experience kayaking. Great little nature trail loop. Can get crowded on weekends. Hidden gem!

I came here with my husband and two dogs on a Monday around 11am. They have an honors system for parking payment. There are envelops that you fill out with your $5 payment to drop in the slot.
You start walking around the lake and you come to a sign to turn right for the beach. We turned right and came to a sign that said, "No dogs beyond this point." We went back to the original way and came upon several signs that say, "No dogs in the lawn." At that point, we turned around and went back to our car.
My husband felt like this place was sketchy. There was a husband and wife in a dented mini van, going through black trash bags of laundry. There were other questionable people there but there were also mom's pushing strollers and bicycle riders. I felt safe for that time of day.

This trail is busy, even during the week. If you're wanting to get away from it all, this isn't the place to go. But if you like friendly people, wildlife, and nature, you can't beat it.

The trail is well maintained. Trees are the main attraction, along with a beautiful, slow moving river, playful squirrels, lots of geese, and a few deer. A number of different bird species migrate through or stay year round. Take your binoculars if you enjoy birds and wildlife.

The trail isn't too long. There are three routes - all ending up at the same place on the far east end. One that hugs the river to the north, one that borders the housing on the south, and one that cuts right through the middle of the other two.

Here are some early April photos that will show you what to expect: https://www.flickr.com/photos/20198552@N06/albums/72177720297962245

My dad wanted to try out his new Oru Kayak, so we came here. It's a fantastic place to access the Mokelumne River, which if you paddle up you'll enjoy lots of native bird species prowling the banks, view many gorgeous private dwellings with water access, and even vineyards and a railroad tressel. The water is very calm and swallow, making for a relaxed paddle at your own gradual pace. Fisherman seem to love this spot as well.

Be sure to drop your monetary contribution into the slot at the parking lot near the entrance when you visit to keep funding nature! Bathrooms are also available to the public in a brick building when you first drive in. Lots of picnic tables around to enjoy, and barbecue pits.

I wanted to save my 1,100 review for someplace special and Lodi Lake is one of those spots for my wife and I. For almost 11 years we take at least 2-3 trips to Lodi for some alone time and always stay at Wine & Roses just up the street from Lodi lake. We take these weekends to unwind, reconnect and enjoy some wine and each other. The reason why this place is so special because at least once a day we end up at Lodi Lake. Whether its to start the day, walk off lunch/wine or dinner its just a great place to come and unwind. This is fed by the Mokelumme river which is this areas main water source for not only water but all of nature and its habitat. There are plenty places to get lost around the trail and even duck out and find a private spot along the river to just chill and relax. What makes this place special is all the wild life that is out here. I have come across deer, foxes, coyotes, tons of squirrels....

Back at park which we have never taken advantage of is the great swimming area and they also have a pool for smaller kids. With Covid not sure of any of that being open but in past years have always seen lots of families hanging out. What's nice about this park is that if one place might be a little crowded then just head around the lake and your sure to find a spot less crowded. They also have tons of open space for picnics and any family outings. I also know in other times they rent boats, kayaks and paddle boards but again with TY not sure of the availability. If you are in the area fir any reason and needing some rest and relaxation then head over to Lodi Lake Nature Trail.

I wish the trail was a bit bigger but it's really pretty for what it is. The lake is always a nice view but they do charge a 5$ entrance fee which isn't too bad unless your going every day.

This review is specifically just for Lodi Lake Park as I have not been on the Lodi Lake Nature Trail yet. I didn't know about the trail until I came to Yelp to write a review about Lodi Lake! Can't wait to come back to check out the Nature Trail.

Lodi Lake Park is a gem and gems must be treasured. I like coming here to sit on the wooden planks right near the kayak rental and stand up paddle boarding area. My friends and I have brought a picnic blanket and some snacks and just chill and catch up with one another while watching people do calm watersports activities. I hope to kayak or try stand up paddle boarding here, but I don't have much time left in California.

If you are a resident of Lodi, you pay $4 for parking. If not, it is $5. There was an attendant in a booth at the entrance collecting fees, but when there is not, you can self-pay by putting cash or a check into an envelope and dropping it into a box. You rip a part of the envelope off to put on your dashboard in your car.

Parking seems plentiful for the times I've come here. Lodi Lake Park feels safe and is beautiful. Small town vibes for the win!

There is also a burger place right across the street called Sno White where you can get chicken nuggets, fries, hamburgers, soda, that kind of fast food and just walk it over to the park!

This lake is beautiful and perfect for biking, jogging, swimming, & boating. If you're a Lodi resident, it's $4 for parking and if you're not, then it's $5 for parking. My family and I went on a long bike ride along the trail. We spotted deers here and they were so cute! There's some people on the trail, but there's enough room to social distance. Be careful of poison oak here!

There isn't much in the city of Lodi. It's cute but it is a small town on the outskirts of Sacramento. My husband grew up here and has family that still live here so we visited his sick mother last week and had a few hours between visits and seeing family for dinner.

He suggested we visited Lodi lake and we easily found parking on the street and walked around the lake until we came across the Nature Trail. It goes into the woods for a ways and then loops back along the lake and water with a small "beach" area. It's very pretty and serene and peaceful.

We saw probably about another 15 people during our walk but it was spaced out and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and nature and respecting others by being polite and quiet.

The trail has a map at the entrance and also has some markers and plant specimens throughout that are labeled.

It was a pretty walk around and took us around 30 minutes total.