Lakes and rivers near the Inland Empire

7 lakes and rivers within about 180 miles of the Inland Empire, closest first, with boat rentals, camping and fishing for each.

Natural lake with open-speed boating and a lakefront campground.

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

Mountain lake at 6,750 ft with pontoon rentals and pine-shaded camping.

LA County's go-to for striped bass and a separate no-wake lagoon.

Kern River Valley reservoir, wind-friendly for sailing and windsurfing.

Steep Sierra whitewater above Lake Isabella, and trout below the dam.

Warm water, the London Bridge and boat-in camps on the Colorado.

Distances are straight-line miles from the city center. Drive times are longer in the mountains.