The Top 16 Lakes around Poway
Looking to visit the best lakes around Poway? 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 Poway’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 20, 2025
Hodges Dam
Highlight (Segment) • Monument
Lake Drive passes through the community of Del Dios and runs along Lake Hodges to the dam, offering scenic views of the lake and countryside. This road is also used …
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Lake Miramar
Highlight • Lake
Nestled in San Diego's Scripps Miramar Ranch, Miramar Reservoir beckons as a recreational oasis. Built in 1960 as part of the San Diego Aqueduct project, its 165-foot dam stands tall. …
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Lake Poway
Highlight • Lake
Lake Poway is a local reservoir that provides a serene spot for hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities. It serves as a water supply to the area and has a nice trail system surrounding it.
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Lake Ramona
Highlight • Lake
Lake Ramona, located between Poway and Ramona, is a scenic reservoir formed in the 1980s to serve as a water source for local agriculture and emergency storage. It is a …
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David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge
Highlight (Segment) • Bridge
The David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge is the longest stress ribbon bridge in the world and runs over the San Dieguito River/Lake Hodges.
The bridge gates open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. daily.
The bridge gates open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. daily.
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