Santee Lakes

CAMPERS - Sports on the Lawn
2025-11-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for some fun & games!
Campground Lawn
10:00AM-11:00AM

CAMPERS - Campfire & S'mores
2025-11-01 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at Lakeshore Fire Ring for some fun and s’mores! We will bring the s’mores. Bring your flashlight and best to walk to site due to limited parking.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Paint & Sip on Deck | Pumpkin Tote Bag Session
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00
It’s pumpkin season! Come enjoy a beautiful day of painting on a tote bag that you can use all year long.
Sign up HERE.

CAMPERS - Golf Cart Drive-in Movie for the Grownups | Planes, Trains and Automobiles
2025-11-08 17:00 - 19:30
Hey grownups! Bring your golf carts and join us for a hilarious movie behind the Clubhouse, on the lawn.
Movie begins at sundown (5:00PMish).

CAMPERS - Sports on the Lawn (actually in the Clubhouse)
2025-11-15 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for some fun & games in the Clubhouse due to inclement weather!
Clubhouse
10:00AM-11:00AM

CAMPERS - Cocoa & BINGO!
2025-11-15 16:00 - 17:30
Hey Campers, get ready for some late-afternoon BINGO! (Cocoa too).

CAMPERS - Thanksgiving Craft
2025-11-22 14:00 - 16:00
Let’s get thankful with some Thanksgiving crafts!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast
2025-11-29 08:00 - 10:30
Join the local Lion’s Club for a delicious breakfast for a great cause in the Clubhouse.
Everyone is welcome.
$10

CAMPERS - Letters to Santa
2025-11-29 14:00 - 16:00
He wants to know exactly what you want for Christmas! Come write a letter to Santa and enjoy some cocoa.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Camper's Gingerbread Houses - RSVP
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Clubhouse
Join us in building some holiday gingerbread houses!
These super cute houses are made in Germany (so, real gingerbread!). The cost is $12 per house.
There are a limited number of houses, so please let us know you are coming!
RSVP HERE

Paint & Sip on Deck | Merry Grinchmas
2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:00
Come join us for a jolly good time at our Merry Grinchmas Paint & Sip on The Deck! Get into the holiday spirit at Santee Lakes as we sip and unleash our inner artists in this guided step by step paint session. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned painter, this event is perfect for everyone – family & friends. Let’s spread some holiday cheer together while creating beautiful artwork on the deck. Don’t miss out on this fun and creative experience! Drinks & food available for purchase – table service & promotional drinks available!

Camper's Plastic Wrap Game and more games!
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse
Enjoy our famous Plastic Wrap Game, fun for all ages in the clubhouse. This ball of plastic will be filled with surprises!

Water Lantern Festival - Holiday Edition
2025-12-13 14:00 - 19:00 | Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA, 92071, United States
Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family-friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven’t met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. You can purchase your tickets now at the link.
‍What to bring:

Event Ticket
Blanket/Warm Clothes
Camping Chair
Camera
Bug Spray

Schedule of events beginning at 2:00 PM
Gates Open
2:00 – 7:00PM
Enjoy Food Trucks / Music / Fun
4:30PM
Design your Lantern
5:00 – 7:00PM
Lantern Launch
7:00PM
Event Ends
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Christmas Craft - RSVP
2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse
Make a special gift for your person. We will have a few to choose from!
$10 will make sure you have all the supplies you need to create a masterpiece!
RSVP HERE

Lion's Club Breakfast
2025-12-27 08:00 - 10:30 | Clubhouse
Join the Lion’s as they serve up a delicious breakfast for all!

Campers: PJs Cocoa & a Movie - Kid's choice!
2025-12-27 16:30 - 18:30 | Clubhouse
Join us in your PJs at the Clubhouse for some hot cocoa and a movie the kids get to choose!

CAMPER'S - New Year's Eve Party!
2025-12-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Clubhouse
Hey CAMPERS! Our annual New Year’s Eve Party is coming!
Bring a snack to share and we will provide some great food too!
There will be BINGO! with prizes so come ready to win and enjoy incoming 2026

Camper - Sports on the Lawn every Saturday 10AM-11AM
2026-01-03 10:00 - 11:00
Join us, no need to sign up!

Camper - Craft Time
2026-01-03 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a variety of crafts!

2:00PM – 4:00PM

Trout Re-Opener
2026-01-10 06:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-11 06:00 - 17:00
We will be stocking Lakes 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 with 3,500 lbs of trout. Steelhead and Golden Rubies will be included.
Camping lakes 6 & 7 will receive tagged fish for prizes! Book now 😉
Adult Day Permit
(Ages 16+) $10
Senior Permit
(Ages 60+) $6
Junior Permit
(Ages 15 and under) $6
Extra Pole Stamp
$4

Camper - Sports on the Lawn every Saturday 10AM-11AM
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:00
No need to sign up, just come to the lawn!

Campers - Campfire & S'mores
2026-01-10 18:00 - 19:00
We bring the s’mores!

Lakeshore Fire Ring

6:00PM-7:00PM

Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast
2026-01-17 08:00 - 10:30
Grab some yummy breakfast for a great cause!

8:00AM-10:30AM

Camper - Sports on the Lawn every Saturday 10AM-11AM
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00
No need to sign up, just join us!

Camper - Friendship Bracelet Night
2026-01-17 16:00 - 18:00
Friendship Bracelet Night!

Make your BFF…or yourself, a cute bracelet!

4:00PM-6:00PM

Fishing 101
2026-01-24 08:00 - 09:30
Whether you are a beginner or seasoned angler, you will enjoy Fishing 101!
Let us know you are coming by RSVPing at the LINK
