Riverside County

The Top 17 Lakes in Riverside County

Looking to visit the best lakes in Riverside 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 Riverside County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

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Barker Dam
Hiking Highlight
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Lake Elsinore
Road Cycling Highlight
Largest sweet water lake in the Southwest, popular for boating, fishing, SUP, and swimming. Avoid the potentially toxic algae
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Hidden Lake
Hiking Highlight
Fantastic, but it's good that not too many people know about this place!
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Lake Skinner
Hiking Highlight
Lake Skinner is a reservoir that covers about 1,400 acres and is part of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's water supply system. It features multiple nice hiking trails …
Tip by Daniel Krueger
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Lake Cahuilla
Cycling Highlight
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Vernal Pool
Hiking Highlight
This vernal pool is located in the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. It is a unique seasonal wetland and in the wet season, it comes to life with an array …
Tip by Daniel Krueger
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McCallum Pond
Hiking Highlight
McCallum Pond is fed by natural springs that have resulted from seismic activity in the San Andreas fault. The pond features desert pupfish and attracts wildlife of various types to its waters.
Tip by Darin Graber
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Harveston Lake Park
Hiking Highlight
Harveston Lake Park is a charming community park featuring a 17-acre lake as its centerpiece. Nestled in the Harveston community of Temecula, the park offers a peaceful setting with walking paths, green spaces, picnic areas, and playgrounds.
Tip by Daniel Krueger
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Diamond Valley Lake
Hiking Highlight
Diamond Valley Lake is a reservoir, located near the town of Hemet, California. As one of the state's largest reservoirs, it provides water storage and serves as a recreation destination. …
Tip by Daniel Krueger
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