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Pine Flat Lake

Piedra, California · Fresno County

Less than an hour east of Fresno in the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests. The scenic and rugged Kings River Canyon is the location of this beautiful park where fishing, boating, and waterskiing are all available.

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Pine Flat Lake

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High103°F
Avg Low73°F
Peak Rain Chance0%
Humidity18%
UV (avg)8
Air Quality74 · Moderate
Today
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Clear
98°/70°
🌬 12mph
5:59 AM8:08 PM
Tue
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Clear
98°/71°
🌬 10mph
6:00 AM8:07 PM
Wed
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Clear
103°/73°
🌬 10mph
6:00 AM8:06 PM
Thu
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Clear
108°/74°
🌬 8mph
6:01 AM8:05 PM
Fri
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Overcast
110°/76°
🌬 8mph
6:02 AM8:04 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Pine Flat Lake

Less than an hour east of Fresno in the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests. The scenic and rugged Kings River Canyon is the location of this beautiful park where fishing, boating, and waterskiing are all available.

How to Get There

35 miles east of Fresno. Take Belmont east, Belmont becomes Trimmer Springs Road. Lake is approx. 3 miles past the town of Piedra on Trimmer Springs Road. To get to the Park Headquarters and the Pine Flat Dam turn right on Pine Flat Road from Trimmer Springs Road in Piedra.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

Plan Your Visit to Pine Flat Lake

Heading to Pine Flat Lake? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Pine Flat Lake?

No central reservation system listed for Pine Flat Lake. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/478) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Pine Flat Lake?

35 miles east of Fresno. Take Belmont east, Belmont becomes Trimmer Springs Road. Lake is approx. 3 miles past the town of Piedra on Trimmer Springs Road. To get to the Park Headquarters and the Pine Flat Dam turn right on Pine Flat Road from Trimmer Springs Road in Piedra.

How do I contact Pine Flat Lake?

You can reach the park at phone: (559) 787-2589.