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Santa Margarita Events Calendar

All Special Events, Program Activities, dates and times are subject to change. If you are interested in staging a special event or activity at Santa Margarita Lake please contact our Park Ranger staff at (805) 788-2410.

Last update: May 14, 2013

MAY
2013
Program / Activity
SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m.
Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month

Guided Kayak Tour 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bring your own kayak and PFD and join Ranger Chuck on this easy paddle exploring the many coves and canyons of the lake. Meet at the White Oak launch ramp. Bring water and snacks.

Sunday
May 5

Ranger Led Hike 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Rain cancels.

Saturday
May 11

Evening Ranger Talk 8:15 p.m.Meet at park amphitheater.

Saturday
May 25

Ranger Led Hike 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Rain cancels.

Saturday
May 26
Special Events
Central Coast Adventure Challenge
This 12 hour, dawn to dusk event will push your mind and body to new limits with the sport of adventure racing in one of California's best adventure races at Santa Margarita Lake.
Info: Yishai Horowitz (805) 720-1245, yishaih@alloutevents.com

Saturday
May 11

   
JUNE
2013
Program / Activity
SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m.
Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month

Ranger Led Hike 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

Saturday
June 1

Evening Ranger Talk 8:15 p.m.Meet at park amphitheater.

Saturday
June 8

Ranger Led Hike 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Rain cancels.

Saturday
June 15

Evening Ranger Talk 8:15 p.m.Meet at park amphitheater.

Saturday
June 22

Ranger Led Hike 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Rain cancels.

Sunday
June 23

Ranger Led Hike 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Rain cancels.

Saturday
June 29
Special Events
Santa Margarita Lake Kid's Fishing Jamboree
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under. 9:00am - 1:00pm. There is a $9 gate entrance fee into the park. Severe weather cancels.
Sponsored by the Paso Robles Optimists and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2415
Saturday
June 8
   
JULY
2013
Program / Activity
SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m. Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month

Evening Ranger Talk 8:30 p.m.Meet at park amphitheater.

Saturday
July 6

Ranger Led Hike 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.

Saturday
July 13
Ranger Led Hike 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Saturday
July 20

Evening Ranger Talk 8:30 p.m.Meet at park amphitheater.

Saturday
July 27
Special Events
 
     
AUGUST
2013
Program / Activity
SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m. Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month

Evening Ranger Talk 8:30 p.m.Meet at park amphitheater.

Saturday
Aug 3

Ranger Led Hike 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.

Saturday
Aug 10
Ranger Led Night Hike 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Meet at the park amphitheater. Bring flashlight and wear sturdy shoester.
Saturday
Aug 17

Evening Ranger Talk 8:30 p.m.Meet at park amphitheater.

Saturday
Aug 31
Special Events  
 
   
SEPTEMBER
2013
Program / Activity  
SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m.
Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month

Ranger Led Hike 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.

Saturday
September 1
Special Events  
 
   
OCTOBER
2013
Program / Activity
SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m.
Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events  
Santa Margarita Lake Kid's Fishing Jamboree
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under. 9:00am - 1:00pm. There is a $9 gate entrance fee into the park. Severe weather cancels.
Sponsored by the Paso Robles Optimists and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2415
Saturday
October 5
   
NOVEMBER
2013
Program / Activity  
SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m.
Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events  
   
   
DECEMBER
2013
Program / Activity
SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m.
Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events  
   
   
JANUARY
2014
Program / Activity
SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m.
Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events  
   
   
FEBRUARY
2014
Program / Activity

SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m. Info: www.slorowingclub.com

1st Saturday
of Every Month

Ranger Led Hike 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

TBA

Beginning Birding Walk 10-11:30 a.m. Join Ranger Chuck on an easy walk along the lake shore and learn about the diverse bird life in the park. Meet at the park amphitheater and bring your own binoculars. Rain cancels.

TBA
Special Events  
 
   
MARCH
2014
Program / Activity  
SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m. Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month

Ranger Led Hike 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

TBA

Beginning Birding Walk 10-11:30 a.m. Join Ranger Chuck on an easy walk along the lake shore and learn about the diverse bird life in the park. Meet at the park amphitheater and bring your own binoculars. Rain cancels.

TBA
Special Events
 

   
APRIL
2014
Program / Activity
SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m.
Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month

Ranger Led Hike 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Rain cancels.

TBA

Beginning Birding Walk 10:-11:30 a.m. Join Ranger Chuck on an easy walk along the lake shore and learn about the diverse bird life in the park. Meet at the park amphitheater and bring your own binoculars. Rain cancels.

TBA

Ranger Led Hike 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Rain cancels.

TBA
Special Events
Santa Margarita Lake Kid's Fishing Jamboree
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under. 9:00am - 1:00pm. There is a $9 gate entrance fee into the park. Severe weather cancels.
Sponsored by the Paso Robles Optimists and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2415
TBA
   
   

Santa Margarita Lake Recreation and Natural Area
4695 Santa Margarita Lake Road
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(P) 805.788.2397

Email us at
SLOParks@co.slo.ca.us

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