Lake Don Pedro California Map

About Lake Don Pedro, California

Lake Don Pedro is a locality in Mariposa County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,308. The population density is 24.3 people per km². Lake Don Pedro is located at 37.6409°N, 120.3382°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95311.

Lake Don Pedro lies cradled by the rolling Sierra Nevada foothills, a vast expanse of sapphire water reflecting the crisp, blue California sky. It lies 24.7 miles north-north-east of Merced, CA (from Merced, CA: bearing 19°T), and is situated 17.3 miles south-south-west of Pine Mountain Lake. The shoreline, a rugged mosaic of granite outcroppings and scattered pines, plunges dramatically into the cool depths, hinting at the submerged canyons of the Tuolumne River that now feed its immense reservoir. Scrub oak and manzanita cling to the sun-baked slopes, their leathery leaves whispering in the warm breeze that carries the scent of dry earth and distant wildflowers. As the sun begins its descent, the water transforms, catching the last rays of light and glowing with an inner luminescence, while the surrounding hills deepen into shades of ochre and violet. This is a land shaped by the promise of gold and the enduring power of water. The history of Lake Don Pedro is inextricably linked to the California Gold Rush, with prospectors once sifting through the very riverbeds now submerged beneath its surface. Today, its economy is sustained by the bounty of the water itself, a vital resource for agriculture and a magnet for recreation. Boaters skim its surface, anglers cast lines into its depths, and campers find solace in the surrounding natural beauty, all drawn to the clear waters and the rugged charm of this mountain jewel. The air here, especially in the early mornings, holds a quiet stillness, a palpable sense of peace that settles over Lake Don Pedro and its visitors.

About This Lake Don Pedro Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Don Pedro, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lake Don Pedro and Mariposa County.

Detailed location data for Lake Don Pedro includes the ZIP code (95311), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Mariposa County (Mariposa), and school district assignment (Mariposa County Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lake Don Pedro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.