Lakes/Rivers near San Francisco Bay Area
Featured lakes/rivers
Del Valle Regional Park
Pleasant Hill
Del Valle Regional Park, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, is a 5,000-acre park set amid oak-studded hills.
Phoenix Lake
Ross
No matter what kind of shape you are in, there is a hike at Phoenix Lake for you and your…
Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
Pleasant Hill
Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area is a 266-acre park that includes an 80-acre lake, ample parking, picnic grounds and miles
Tilden Regional Park
Berkeley
One of the East Bay Regional Park District‘s three oldest parks, Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park has been called the…
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Black Point Boat Launch
Novato
Black Point Boat Launch is a very popular two acre site in east Novato, with a newly renovated, single-lane ramp and…
Bon Tempe Lake
Fairfax
The Bon Tempe trailhead is the starting gate to many hikes surrounding Bon Tempe Lake, one of seven reservoirs operated…
Christmas Hill Park
Gilroy
Christmas Hill Park is a 57-acre community park operated by the City of Gilroy. The park provides trails for jogging,…
Cloverdale River Park
Cloverdale
Dog-friendly Cloverdale River Park runs along the west bank of the Russian River in northern Sonoma County.
Forestville River Access
Forestville
The trail leads to a spectacular view, perfect for swimming and enjoying the scenery. Fishing is excellent but challenging. A…
Hudeman Slough Boat Launch
Sonoma
The Hudeman Slough boat launch is located in the Carneros region of southeastern Sonoma County and provides paddlers access to…
Lake Berryessa
Winters
Lake Berryessa, which is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, is a man-made lake covering nearly 20,000 acres. The Lake…
Lake Lagunitas
Greenbrae
Lake Lagunitas in the Mount Tamalpais watershed is popular with walkers and stroller-pushers due to its wide trail (actually a…
Lake Merced
San Francisco
Lake Merced, located in San Francisco, offers a delightful off-leash area for furry companions at the North Lake area, situated…
Nicasio Reservoir
Nicasio
Nicasio Reservoir is one of seven reservoirs operated by the Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD). This area is open to the pubic for…
Soulajule Reservoir
Nicasio
Marin Municipal Water District does not actively promote this pretty lake tucked into the hills of North Marin, probably because…