Kent Lake facts for kids
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 Kent Lake
Location in California
Kent Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Marin County, California |
| Coordinates | 37°59′49″N 122°42′15″W / 37.99694°N 122.70417°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Lagunitas and Big Carson creeks |
| Primary outflows | Lagunitas Creek |
| Catchment area | 22.1 square miles (57 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. width | 700 ft (210 m) |
| Surface area | 431 acres (174 ha) |
| Water volume | 32,900 acre-feet (40,600,000 m3) |
| Surface elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
Kent Lake is a large reservoir (a human-made lake) located in western Marin County, California. It was created when Peters Dam was built across Lagunitas Creek. The lake was finished in 1954. It's the newest and biggest lake managed by the Marin Municipal Water District. Kent Lake is west of Alpine Lake. It's special because it's the only one of the five main lakes in the area that lies west of Fairfax-Bolinas Road.
About Kent Lake
Kent Lake is one of four reservoirs along Lagunitas Creek. It's the lowest and most northern one. Water flows into Kent Lake from Lagunitas Creek. It also gets water from Little Carson Creek and Big Carson Creek. These two creeks flow around Pine Mountain to the east.
Visiting Kent Lake
Unlike some other lakes nearby, Kent Lake does not have many hiking trails right around its edges.
How to Get There
You can reach the area around Kent Lake by car.
- One main way is from the southeast, where you can find parking off Bolinas Fairfax Road.
- Another way is from the northwest. You can find seasonal parking off Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. There are also pullouts along the road where you can park.
Exploring the Area
Even without many trails, you can still explore Kent Lake. You can walk, bike, or ride a horse on unpaved roads.
- Pine Mountain Road goes to the highest points around the lake.
- Kent Pump Road runs from the Alpine Lake dam down to the lake at a lower elevation.
- Continental Cove Road is another access point located to the north.
It's important to remember that the area is quite large. The land around the lake is also very mountainous. So, be prepared for a good workout if you plan to explore!
