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Lake Cuyamaca

Lake Cuyamaca is a reservoir located in the Cuyamaca Mountains of San Diego County, California. It is located near the town of Julian, and is a popular destination for fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, catfish, and bass, and is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, ospreys, and great blue herons. The lake is surrounded by the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, which offers miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, and campgrounds. The lake is also a popular destination for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Body Of Water (Cuyamaca Lake)
• Horseshoes

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (10)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restrooms

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Boating

- Facility

• Type (Public Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter,Fall

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (29)
• Max Length (60)
• Paved Sites (29)
• 30 Amp
• Water (29)
• Electric (29)
• Max Amps (30)
• Back-ins (20 x 60)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

M Ruth Velasquez

March 23, 2025

Stopped in for a late lunch with friends! Sat out on the deck and enjoyed the lake and fowl around and in the lake. Now, the menu. First noticed all the different beers and IPA'S. Just noticed the variety. I'm a non drinker, still very impressive. Menu, great variety and lots of choices Did I mention the staff/wait staff. Delightful! Courteous, Kind, OK, you get the idea. I'm ready to return.

Neil Howell

November 12, 2024

We stayed at the Lone Pine camping location. And it is as a nice location. The sites are a decent size, bathrooms are clean, shower requires quarters....bring a couple dollars per shower. 3min/$1. Not a lot of shade, but some trees. Ground is pretty hard (so stakes are a challenge), rocky but not bad. Trails run down to the water for fishing (you will need permits).

Ryan P. F.

July 08, 2024

We stayed at the chamber’s campsite on the northwestern side of the lake. It was pleasant with lots of trees for shade, tables and parking. There were excellent trails to walk and you could cross over to the island and hike around it. It was quiet at night and cooler this Sunday because there was a heatwave that was coming to an end. The park staff were friendly and did their job well in keeping an eye on everything; we felt safe at night. I recommend a stay here in a tent, trailer, RV or Cabin.

George Abraira Jr

May 30, 2024

Beautiful lake with wonderful views around and across the very large lake. The Pub restaurant is a jewel, right on the lake. The food is excellent and the service is superb. Our server Ashley was fantastic, professional, friendly and a joy. The chili is superb, the coleslaw is divine, the onion rings were great. my burger was hugh and loaded. it's worth the drive to enjoy the country style lake view dining

Stephanie Marin

April 28, 2022

My family and I visited for a few hours. The weather was perfect and the views are beautiful. We came on thursday around 1 pm and there were only a few people in sight which I admit, it was very nice haha. I only gave 4 stars because the bathrooms were closed. Only the portapotties were open. Overall it was a great day.

Map for Lake Cuyamaca

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