Lakes and rivers near San Diego

4 lakes and rivers within about 180 miles of San Diego, 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.

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