Santee Lakes

Concert Series on Deck - Groove Therapy
2026-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us on deck for some great music and fantastic food!

Concert Series on Deck - The Tradesmen Band
2026-09-25 17:00 - 19:00

Camper Derby After Dark
2026-09-25 17:00 - 23:00
Dates: Friday September 11th and 25thTimes: 5:00PM-10:30PM (Derby fishing time)8PM-11PM (Fish weigh-in time)

Location: Lake 6 and Lake 7 will be the only lakes available for night fishing on these dates (and they will be stocked). Staff will have a weigh-in station located on the dirt access road between Lake 6 and 7.

Registration: This will be a team (pairs) derby event. All registered campers will receive 2 (Free) participant wristbands during camper check-in. Guests can purchase additional team entries, up to 3 teams total per site for $30/team. All participants must be registered campers. Campers can sign up at the link below or add on to their reservation when booking.
https://www.camplife.com/…/Camper%20Derby%20After%20Dark

Prizes: All prizes will be awarded Saturday morning following the event dates. Prize ceremony will be held at the Lakeshore fire pit. Coffee/Donuts provided for participants. (Time TBD) There will be prize categories for derby fishing results and also raffle-style door prizes for everyone. All participants will be entered into door prize raffle, participants will receive additional raffle entries with each fish that is weighed-in.

Operation Epic - Laser Tag for Campers
2026-09-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-16 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-23 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-30 17:00 - 18:00
Hey Campers! Join us for a friendly game of laser tag on the Campground Lawn. No need to sign up, just show up!
We will play every Friday through October.

Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast
2026-09-26 08:00 - 10:30
Come have a yummy breakfast for a great cause!

Camper - Sports on the Lawn every Saturday 10AM-11AM
2026-09-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-24 10:00 - 11:00
No need to sign up, just join us!

Camper's Ice Cream Social
2026-09-26 13:00 - 14:00
Until it’s gone, we have lots of ice cream!

Concert Series on Deck - Appian Way
2026-09-26 17:00 - 19:00

Santee Lakes Explorer BINGO!
2026-10-01
2026 Park BINGO Challenge is ON at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve! 📸
Complete fun park activities, snap photo proof, and win prizes!
🎯 BINGO (one line) = FREE park entry
🏆 Blackout (full card) = Day at the Park Pack
FIND BINGO! CARD AND RULES HERE.
Bring completed cards + photos to the General Store to redeem.
Valid through 2026. See BINGO card for full details.

Camper's BOO BASH
2026-10-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-30 17:00 - 19:00
Goodie bags for everyone & Prizes for best costumes!

Fishing 101
2026-10-03 09:00 - 22:30, 2026-10-17 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-10-31 09:00 - 10:30
Hey new anglers or those that need a refresher on how to catch fish at Santee Lakes! Join our ranger right outside of the General Store with your rod, fishing permit & bait (you can a grab a permit & bait in the General Store). This class is designed for participants over the age of 5 and children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Max of 10 participants per class so sign up now at the LINK

Camper's Creepy Crafts
2026-10-03 14:00 - 16:00
May be a good idea to wear your “get dirty” clothes.

Camper's Pumpkin Carving/Painting
2026-10-10 16:00 - 18:00
$8 to participate and well worth it!

Camper's Gingerbread Haunted Houses
2026-10-17 14:00 - 16:00
$6 to participate and so much fun!

SPOOKTACULAR
2026-10-25 10:00 - 14:00
Join us in the Park for a fun day of trunk-or-treating, games, inflatables, pirates and so much more!
