Geography
Rising on the east side of the Santa Lucia Mountains, part of the Coast Ranges, the river travels southeast from its headwaters through generally hilly terrain. Further on, the Nacimiento Dam forms Lake Nacimiento, the largest in San Luis Obispo County. Downstream from the dam, the river travels east until it joins the Salinas River at Camp Roberts, Monterey County. The San Antonio River, which feeds Lake San Antonio and is also a Salinas River tributary, mirrors Nacimiento's path several miles to the northeast. The river provides water for irrigation and groundwater recharge. The lake is also a popular site for recreation, such as swimming, boating, fishing and water skiing.
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