湖明, which boasts a surface area of 104 acres, was dedicated in 1959 to Kern County Supervisor Floyd Ming. Hills surround the lake, and the Greenhorn Mountains stretch along the eastern horizon. From a hilltop picnic ground overlooking the area, the view is soul-stirring.

湖明 is part of the 克恩河县公园 which also includes:

• 哈特纪念公园
• 克恩河营地
• Group Picnic Reservation Areas

小时划船

公告

船许可证
2022 船许可证 for All Lakes and 湖伊莎贝拉 are now available. 

特殊事件/闭包

湖明 will be closed to the public periodically for special organized boating activities throughout the year.

• 特别活动日历

Closures: Approximately 35 days a year the lake is closed to the public and reserved for special, organized boating activities. For information on these dates and activities, please contact the 公园 and Recreation Division.

位置和方向

General Location: This beautiful man-made lake lies 10 miles northeast of Bakersfield, off the Alfred Harrell Highway on the 湖明 Road exit.

• 得到地图

活动 & 设施

• 下水坡道
• 两条景观海岸线
• Abundant parking by shorelines
• Picnic tables, barbecue grills
• Playground equipment on tot lots
• Restrooms, drinking fountains

警告

• Water skiers are at risk of developing an itchy rash from parasites in 湖明's untreated waters. 禁止游泳.
• All fires must be lit only in the designated fireplaces or grills. 访问ors must bring their own fuel because no cutting or use of park vegetation is permitted.
• The discharge of all firearms or weapons, 包括弓箭, 矛, BB枪, 弹丸枪和弹弓, 是被禁止的.
• Depositing trash in waste receptacles and cleaning off tables properly will preserve public health and keep the grounds pristine.

划船

• All boats need Kern County Boat Permit ($60.00 for January 1 through December 31) and a CA sticker.
• All boats must enter and leave the lake at the designated launch sites.
• Only sailboats are allowed the 2nd full weekend each month and Tuesdays and Thursdays after 1:30 pm; motorboats are allowed all other times
• 禁止使用充气物品.

滑水

• 限制在指定区域内. Maximum length of tow rope: 100 feet
• All tow boats must have an additional person 12 years or older watching the person being towed.
• A fallen skier must raise one ski at least 3 feet out of the water; the observer must hold up an orange flag, 指向倒下的滑雪者.
• All skiing must go counterclockwise.

钓鱼

• With a valid CA State 钓鱼 License, fishing is allowed year-round in designated sections.
• Please observe all the CA fishing regulations.
• Per the California Code of Ordinances, Code 13.40.060B:

"钓鱼 is allowed only from the shoreline, and not while standing in the water, 从任何类型的船上, or from any floatable device such as inner tubes or floatable waders".

No Jet Skis or inflatables are allowed.

Hot Boat Testing and Tuning Permit – Required

• A Hot Boat Testing and Tuning Permit is required, prior to testing and tuning of boats on 湖明.
• Hot Boat Test and Tune is only allowed at 湖明 on Thursdays 8am to 11am.
• Hot Boat Testing and Tuning permits can be purchased by calling the 公园 Administration office at 661-868-7000. The Hot Boat Test and Tune Permit must be purchased prior to testing/tuning your watercraft on 湖明.
• Once your permit is finalized with the 公园 Administration office, your permit receipt will show the test and tune date and CF number. At the Kern County Ranger's request, you must present your receipt for verification of purchase.
• Per Kern County Ordinance #13.40.160 - #13.40.220