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Hours & Fees

Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to one half hour before Dusk

Friday – Sunday: 6 a.m. to one half hour before Dusk

Weekdays: $3/vehicle

Weekend/Holiday: $5/vehicle

 
 

Park Maps & Information

Click Here for photo gallery and facility maps of the 190 acre Recreation Preserve.

 
 

 

RECREATION & FITNESS

What's a recreation preserve? It's the gym without the walls and roof.  It's going to the mountains without leaving the city. It's convenient adventure on 190 acres just 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.

Year-Round Fun!

The Annual Parking Pass is perfect for those who plan on visiting Santee Lakes on numerous occasions throughout the year.  You can purchase an annual parking pass for $60 at the Park Office.

Click here to download application.

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Boating

Spend the day cruising the lake . . .

Boating

Various boats can be rented from the General Store. Click here for more details.

 

Biking

Spend the day biking the Lakes. Various bikes can be rented at the General Store. Click here  for more information.

Workout or Play!

Santee Lakes has three measured fitness loops: 1k, 3k and 5k. You are welcome to stroll, jog or cycle the scenic routes. Scroll down the map below for an outline of these specified trails.

There are also 5 modern playgrounds and a sprayground to choose from.

Scroll down the map below and click on the playground icons, Playground Icon , to see the fun to be had!

 

Playground and Fitness Map

 

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Pet Walk Areas

Santee Lakes has a new PetWalk area!  Day use customers can now walk their pets, on a leash, around Lakes 6 and 7.  Here are the rules: 

  • Please clean-up after your dog.
  • Keep dog on leash at all times.
  • Please keep dog quiet.
  • No dogs allowed in day use areas.

People  need to use the walk-in gate at Fanita Parkway and Lake Canyon Rd  or pay the parking/entrance fee and  park at the North Lake 5 parking lot.  There are four pet stations with bags and trash cans located along the walk area.

Pet Walk Area

 

Pet Walk Route Map

 

Pet Walk Map Legend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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