Nacimiento River
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The Nacimiento River is a river in northern San Luis Obispo County, California. A dam on the river forms Lake Nacimiento, the largest in the county. Before it reaches the lake, the river travels southeast from its headwaters on the east side of the Santa Lucia Mountains, one of the Coast Ranges. Downstream from the dam, the river travels east until it joins the Salinas River. 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.
A large portion of the river's run is on military reservations. The river's upper reaches are inside Fort Hunter Liggett, Lake Nacimiento is in the middle and the lower reaches are inside Camp Roberts.
