The Top 7 Lakes around Pittsburg
Looking to visit the best lakes around Pittsburg? 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 Pittsburg’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 2, 2025
Contra Loma Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
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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Big Break Regional Shoreline
Highlight • Natural
The Big Break Regional Shoreline is a scenic park located in Oakley. Covering over 1,600 acres, it offers a diverse natural environment with marshes, wetlands, and waterways. A great way …
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Contra Loma Regional Park
Highlight • Lake
The Contra Loma Regional Park is a natural beauty with green spaces, rolling hills, stunning views, and obviously its centerpiece: a beautiful reservoir. The reservoir is surrounded by scenic trails for hiking and biking.
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Lower Sherman Island Boat Launch and Kitesurfing Area
Highlight • Beach
Here is a small state park with campground and boatramp. There is parking and a lawn for kite construction and start. The path to the water along two one-way paths …
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Contra-Loma Reservoir Dam at Contra Costa Canal
Highlight • Monument
In the middle of Contra Loma Regional Park a dam holds back the water for a small reservoir. The trails circle the lake and are also a gateway into Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve.
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