Regional parkLa Quinta
Lake Cahuilla Park
Explore a 710-acre La Quinta park with a reservoir, camping, fishing, equestrian sites, shoreline walking, wildlife, and mountain views.
Located deep South in La Quinta, California, is a scenic reservoir at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains. A private park with amenities, offering daily or yearly admission and onsite camping.
Facilities and camping
A 710-acre park and a 135-acre lake.
RV: 62 - full hookups, 10 - water only.
Dry Camping: 35 - Individual Sites.
20 Equestrian campsites & Horse corrals.
Stocked with fish, including trout, catfish, and bass. A fishing license is required. Bait is available onsite.
Walking and trails
2.5 Mile Walking Path: It goes around The Lake.
Warning - On The North Side Of The Lake: It's not the easiest trail to walk on. For half the way (on the North side) because its rocky with dirt steps/layers down to the lake which make walking difficult. it is very close vibes to hiking a easy trail, which is harder than a concrete/dirt walking path, etc.
Walking distance to La Quinta Cove Hiking Trails.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed. There is a pool that is open during the summer months only.
Birdwatching
🐦 Birds Seen: Pied-billed Grebe, Western Grebe, Black Phebe, Vermillion Flycatcher, Great Blue Heron, American White Pelican, Green Heron, Double Crested Cormorant.
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Lake Cahuilla from above
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