Diamond Valley Lake

CA

Southern California's largest reservoir and a serious bass fishery.

33.680°N 117.030°W1,737 ft
BoatingFishingPaddling
Today82°FSunny · low 58°F
Wind10 to 15 mphSW · NWS

Photo: Zindor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Rentals, stays & trips for Diamond Valley LakePartner links · same price for you
Rent a boat on Diamond Valley LakePontoons, ski and fishing boats from local ownersBoatsetter Stay near Diamond Valley LakeLake cabins, vacation homes and hotelsExpedia · Vrbo Fishing charterHalf and full-day trips, gear includedViator Private campsiteWhen the public sites are fullHipcamp

Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.

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Quick facts

Type
Lake
State
California
Elevation
1,737 ft
Boat ramps
None listed
Campgrounds
None listed
Fish species
None recorded

Get on the water

Ramps & rentals

Boat ramps and marinasNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
Boat rentals

Rent a boat for Diamond Valley Lake

Pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats from local owners, with or without a captain.

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Where to stay

Camp near the water

CampgroundsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
Public sites full?

Private sites nearby

Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.

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Rather sleep indoors?

Cabins and hotels near Diamond Valley Lake

Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.

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No rig? No problem

RV delivered to camp

Some owners will drop a trailer at the campground and pick it up when you leave.

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Off the water

Nearby trails

TrailheadsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.

Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.

Before you launch

Gas, bait & supplies nearby

Gas and fuel docks

  • Chevron 24/7
    3.6 mi
  • Union 76
    3.6 mi
  • 7-Eleven
    3.7 mi
  • Gas station
    3.8 mi

Bait and tackle

  • Soboba Flight Park Mo-Su 08:00-19:00
    10.4 mi
  • Nomad Ventures 54415 North Circle Drive
    18.9 miCall
  • Sportsman's Warehouse
    19.9 mi
  • Wild Birds Unlimited 10450 Magnolia Avenue · Mo-Sa 09:30-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
    29.5 miCall

Groceries and ice

  • Walmart SupercenterIce 1231 South Sanderson Avenue, Hemet · Mo-Su 06:00-23:00
    3.4 miCall
  • 7-Eleven
    3.6 mi
  • ExtraMile 24/7
    3.6 mi
  • Circle K
    4.5 mi

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationDump station
    14.2 mi

Ranger stations

  • Idyllwild Ranger Station 54270 Pinecrest Avenue
    18.7 miCall
  • Park Ranger Station
    24.1 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Hemet Valley Medical CenterEmergency 117 East Devonshire Avenue, Hemet · 24/7
    6.3 miCall
  • A+ Urgent Care
    8.0 mi
  • Kaiser Permanente Murrieta Medical Offices
    8.7 mi
  • Soboba Indian Health Clinic
    8.9 mi

Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.

Trip planner

Build your weekend

Saturday76°FSunnyWind 0 to 5 mph N
Sunday78°FSunnyWind 0 to 10 mph N

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

How many days
Who's coming
Main thing

Packing list

Don't forget

Good to know

Diamond Valley Lake FAQ

Can you rent a boat on Diamond Valley Lake?

Yes. Boat rentals for Diamond Valley Lake can be searched on Boatsetter, where local owners list pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats, some with a captain. Availability changes by season, so book early for summer weekends.

Is there gas near Diamond Valley Lake?

The closest listed fuel is Chevron, about 3.6 miles from the water.

Where can I buy bait near Diamond Valley Lake?

Bait and tackle nearby: Soboba Flight Park (10.4 mi), Nomad Ventures (18.9 mi), Sportsman's Warehouse (19.9 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.

Keep exploring

Nearby water

Lake Perris15 mi · 93% fullLake Elsinore18 miBig Bear Lake39 miCastaic Lake107 mi · 90% full

Sources: USGS 3DHP, Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.