Is the cold weather making you think about planning your next houseboat vacation? Check out the Lake Don Pedro Marina, located in the foothills of the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains in California! Situated near the communities of Moccasin and La Grange, Don Pedro Lake borders the northwestern edge of Yosemite National Park. Here, you can enjoy comfortable water temperatures and almost 160 miles of shoreline along with wonderful year-round fishing opportunities. This lake is also a hotspot for boating and watersports of all types. Lake Don Pedro Marina is an all-inclusive marina with a store and cafe that provides everything from fuel, fishing products, merchandise, and rentals of various watercraft, including houseboats.

Your vacation at Don Pedro Lake is customizable with seven different types of houseboats available to choose from at the marina, ranging from 50 to 70 feet in length. All have a sleeping capacity of more than five, and they come with a top deck sun canopy, waterslide, television, and more. At Don Pedro Lake, you'll have plenty of fun; there's an abundance to explore here with several coves and tributaries connected to the lake. There's even a campground nearby!

For more information about the marina or to make houseboat rental reservations, visit the Lake Don Pedro Marina website.

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