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Lakes in California

11 lakes

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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

Look beyond.

The horizon feels closer out here.

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

Keep it moving.

A paddle changes everything.

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

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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Let it settle.

The water sets the pace out here.

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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One more cast.

Early light makes it worth it.

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

Quiet holds here.

The stillness is part of the experience.

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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

Find the rhythm.

The process matters more than the result.

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

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

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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S

Just be here.

Nothing else needs your attention.

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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