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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/Holiday: $5/vehicle

 
 

Park Maps & Information

Click Here for photo gallery and facility maps of the 190 acre Recreation Preserve.

 
 

 

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.

Catfish Opener

Saturday March 31, 2012

The weather is heating up, the Bass and Bluegill are biting, sounds like summertime and the start of the Catfish season. March 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

Saturday April 7,  2012

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

Saturday May 5, 2012

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

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Movies by the Lakes - 2012

June 22     

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July 20       

August 3     

August 17

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. Movie titles yet to be determined.

Click here for Movies by the Lake Photo Gallery

5 K Fun Run

September 22, 2012

Come for the Run. Stay for the Fun! September of 2011 was the second year for the 5K Fun Run and those that participated had a wonderful time!

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Santa at the Lakes

Sunday December 9,  2012

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

Trout Re-Opener

Saturday January 12, 2013

 Two thousand pounds of Rainbow Trout will be stocked including tagged Trout and HUGE Trophy Trout! Catch the largest trout on January 12th and win a Nintendo Wii.

Click here for Trout Opener Photo Gallery

Other Special Events to Look Out for at Santee Lakes

 

Weekly Car Show by the Lakes - Memorial Day to Labor Day on Friday nights

Every Friday evening from April to October we host a free car show for anyone who would like to attend.  The only cost to you is the price of park admission.  Showtime is from 3 pm until the park closes.  Bring your chairs, car stories, favorite beverages, picnic baskets, barbeque fixins or shop at the lakes general store, located next to the car show.  We'll spin the tunes and supply the entertainment along with our very unique trophies.  Questions: 619-315-1060

 

  • 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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