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Lakes in California

11 lakes

C

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

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

Start early.

Mornings feel different on the water.

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

Stay a while.

Everything slows down at the shoreline.

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

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

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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Keep it moving.

A paddle changes everything.

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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Quiet holds here.

The stillness is part of the experience.

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

Find the rhythm.

The process matters more than the result.

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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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

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

Take it in.

Some places don't need a plan.

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

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

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

Let it shift.

Wind and water do the rest.

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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