The Top 20 Lakes in Contra Costa County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Contra Costa County? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Contra Costa County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: December 22, 2025
Wildcat Creek Trail
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Wildcat Creek Trail is a packed-dirt trail that is about four miles long. One end of the trail is at Jewel Lake, near the Environmental Education Center, and the other …
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Overlook - Briones Reservoir
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Large staging area on the south side of the Briones Reservoir, some hundred feet above the water level with a somewhat overgrown view of the lake and the dam to …
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Lake Anza
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Located in Tilden Regional Park, Lake Anza is a popular spot just outside of Berkeley. With a sandy beach, Lake Anza is the perfect place to cool off during a …
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Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area
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The Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area is a year-round park with a 2.7 paved walkway around the reservoir. Looking around at the surrounding hills makes you forget you're in the middle of a Bay Area suburb.
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View of San Pablo Reservoir from Inspiration Point
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Inspiration Point sits at nearly 1,000 feet of elevation, offering views over Inspiration Creek, San Pablo Dam Road, and the San Pablo Creek reservoir. With parking and restroom facilities nearby, it's a good start-and-end point for a loop.
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Jewel Lake
Highlight • Lake
Thanks to its location along Wildcat Creek Trail, Jewel Lake can serve as a worthy destination for a short hike from the trailhead or a welcome rest spot along a longer loop around the park.
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View of Bear Creek
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This view of Bear Creek lets bikers peer down into the Bear Creek section of the Briones Reservoir, which has two sources for its water, one source is local and one source is imported.
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Contra Loma Reservoir
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Contra Loma Reservoir is an 80-acre reservoir located in Contra Loma Regional Park that offers year-round fishing and summer swimming. Additionally, there are hiking and biking trails around the reservoir.
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Heather Farm Park
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This 102-acre park, situated on a former farm, features two lakes, community gardens, sports fields, an equestrian center, a dog park, and sections of the Contra Costa and Ygnacio Canal Trails.
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Twin Ponds
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Two small ponds, mostly dry by summer, at the junction with Borges Ranch Trail. They fill again with the winter rains and last through spring and early summer. They are dry in late summer and fall.
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