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Hours & Fees

Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to one half hour before Dusk

Friday – Sunday: 6 a.m. to one half hour before Dusk

Weekdays: $3/vehicle

Weekend: $5/vehicle

 
 

Park Maps 7 Information

Gallery and facility maps of the 190 acre Recreation Preserve. You can also see what's happening right now with our Lake 4 Live Cam. Click Here

 
 

 
 

SPECIAL EVENTS

We like a good event!

You can't have too much fun. Children and families love our events. They're growing each year,
and more are on the way.

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Movies by the Lakes

Don’t spend another Friday night sitting on the couch in front of the TV. Come sit under the stars and watch a movie on one of the biggest outdoor screens known to man. Snack shack available for your munching pleasure. Click here to learn more.

This Summer's Line-up

6/25 - Cloudy With A Chance of
             Meatballs                   
7/09 - Planet 51
7/23 - E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
8/06 - Monster VS  Aliens
8/20 - UP

Click here for Movies by the Lake Photo Gallery

Trout Opener

 November, 2010

Two thousand pounds of Rainbow Trout are split between lakes 3 & 4. This stock includes large trophy trout up to 16 pounds and tagged trout worth cash and prizes! A total of 13,000 pounds of rainbow trout will be stocked during trout season from November through March.

Click here for Trout Opener Photo Gallery

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Santa at the Lakes

Sunday December, 12  2010

Snow in Santee California!!!  Come enjoy a winter carnival in sunny Santee. Santa, sledding, pony rides, petting zoo, carnival rides and craft booths all make for a fun filled day.

Click here for Santa at the Lakes Photo Gallery

Catfish Opener

April 2, 2011

The weather is heating up, the Bass and Bluegill are biting, sounds like summertime and the start of the Catfish season. April through October, Santee Lakes will stock a total of 24,000 pounds of Channel Catfish. Is your Catfish tagged? It could be worth cash and prizes!

Click here for Catfish Opener Photo Gallery

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Spring Eggstravaganza at Santee Lakes

April 23, 2011

Eggstravaganza is all about the egg!! Continuous egg hunts, live entertainment, pony rides, petting zoo, craft booths and carnival rides. This event is brought to you by Padre Dam Municipal Water District and the City of Santee.

Click here for Spring Eggstavaganza Photo Gallery

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Green Day at the Lakes

May 7, 2011

We host a Green Day at the Lakes event that consists of many volunteers from the community. The volunteers come to the Park and work for a few hours in exchange for lunch and relaxation. In the past these volunteers have helped us with special projects, such as: painting restrooms, repairing picnic tables, cleaning debris from the lakes, scrubbing fishing piers and repairing campsites.

Click here for Green Day at the Lakes Photo Gallery

 

Other Special Events to Look Out for at Santee Lakes

 

  • Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Show - Fall
  • Weekly Car Show by the Lakes - Memorial Day to Labor Day on Friday nights
  • Hui O Hawaii of San Diego Luau - Summer
  • Santee Fire Department Kid's Fishing Derby - Spring
  • Lyon’s Club Kid's Fishing Derby - Spring
  • Santee Kiwanis Kid's Fishing Derby - Fall

For Our Campground Guests

 

  • Pot Luck*
  • Game Night*
  • Coffee Time*

Thank you to our sponsors!!

 

 

 

 
 
 

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