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Lakes in California

11 lakes

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Cachuma Lake

Cachuma Reservoir, formed by Bradbury Dam, offers a prime recreational opportunity for the south central coast area of California. The…

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F

Stay a while.

Everything slows down at the shoreline.

Folsom Lake

Located at the base of the Sierra foothills, Folsom Lake and recreation area offers opportunities for hiking, biking, running, camping,…

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K

Let it play out.

Not every cast lands - that's the point.

Kaweah Lake

Lake Kaweah is a lake near Lemon Cove in Tulare County, California. The lake is formed by Terminus Dam on…

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L

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Lake Berryessa

Nestled between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs, east of the Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa offers year-round recreation opportunities. Berryessa's water…

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No rush.

The lake doesn't ask for much.

Lake Casitas

Lake Casitas is formed by Casitas Dam, which is a feature of the Ventura Project. Lake Casitas Recreation Area offers…

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Watch closely.

There's more happening beneath the surface.

Lake Isabella

Lake Isabella (Lake) lies between two sections of the Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 2,578 feet. At 11,200…

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M

Just be here.

Nothing else needs your attention.

Martis Creek Lake

Less than one hour west of Reno near world-famous Lake Tahoe, Martis Creek Lake is the hidden facet in the…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Millerton Lake

Millerton Lake is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, approximately 15 miles east of Fresno, CA. With over…

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N

Let it shift.

Wind and water do the rest.

New Melones Lake

New Melones Dam and Reservoir are part of the Central Valley Project operated by the Bureau of Reclamation. Located 60…

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P

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Pine Flat Lake

Pine Flat Lake is located in the oak-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, approximately 35 miles east of Fresno,…

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Start early.

Mornings feel different on the water.

San Luis Reservoir

Nestled in the grassy hills of the western San Joaquin Valley near historic Pacheco Pass, San Luis Reservoir State Recreation…

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