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Lakes in California

11 lakes

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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

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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Quiet holds here.

The stillness is part of the experience.

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

Watch closely.

There's more happening beneath the surface.

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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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled 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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Keep it simple.

Water, sky, and a little space.

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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Let it shift.

Wind and water do the rest.

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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Ease into it.

Move with the water, not against it.

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

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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Let it settle.

The water sets the pace out here.

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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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

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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Cast and wait.

Good fishing starts with patience.

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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