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Lake Poway Park is located in southern California, close to the towns and cities of San Diego, Escondido, and El Cajon. The park lies along the western shores of Lake Poway, a small yet idyllic lake surrounded by rock formations and rolling foothills. Its closeness to the built-up areas of California, combined with its beautiful natural surroundings, makes it a popular place to escape the hustle and bustle of the cities. Whether it’s fishing and boating out of the lake, or hiking the surrounding foothills, Lake Poway Park has something for everyone.

Its long list of recreational opportunities makes Lake Poway Park an ideal place to take an RV rental. Accessing the park with a rental RV is made even more comfortable with the nearby Highway 67. Rent a camper near Lake Poway Park, and you too can delight in this southern Californian oasis. Search for an RV in San Diego County to begin your Lake Poway Park experience.

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Getting Outdoors

Although smaller than many southern Californian Lakes, Lake Poway never the less attracts its fair share of fishermen and women. The lake is home to a wide range of freshwater game fish, and it is easy to see why it is so popular. Every season the lake is restocked with fish of all kinds. Lake Poway Park campers can try their hands at catching fish species such as largemouth bass, bluegill, rainbow trout, brown trout, crappie, catfish, and northern pike, Throughout the season fishing tournaments are held out of the lake, this is testament to how good the fishing can be here.

Along with the world-class angling, Lake Poway Park also provides visitors with the ideal water conditions for boating of all kinds. The park itself is home to a public boat ramp opens all year round, making accessing the water simpler. With no motorboat restrictions, all types of boats can be used out on the water; these include speedboats, rowing boats, and paddleboats. Those motorhome camping without boats of their own can rent a range of vessels from concessions in the park.

It is not only the lure of the waters that bring people to Lake Poway Park. The surrounding foothills, rock formations, and mountains offer some of the best hiking and exploring sites in the entire San Diego County area. One of the most popular trails and attractions has to be the nearby Potato Chip Rock trail. This four-mile route will take hikers to the famous potato Chop Rock - a rock formation in the shape of a potato chip. Other trails around the park offer fantastic views of the lake and hills.

Camping at Lake Poway Park

Those RV camping at Lake Poway Park will struggle to find camping facilities to accommodate them within the actual park itself. This being said, there are a handful of RV campgrounds within a short drive of the park. The nearby Dos Picos County Park offers an ideal place to set up camp when visiting Lake Poway Park. Partial hookups are provided here; these include 20, 30 amp electrical and water hookups. Facilities here include a dump station, flushing toilets, and shower blocks. Pets are welcome here but must be kept on a leash at all times.

An alternative to camping there is to head to the Ramona Oaks RV Resort a few miles northeast of the park. Full 20, 30 amp electrical, water, and sewage hookups are provided here. Facilities here include a dump station, showers, flushing toilets, laundry services, and san on-site swimming pool. There are many pull-thru sites here, meaning all sizes of rigs are welcomes.

Exploring the Area

Being so close to the city of San Diego means that there is plenty of sight-seeing and day-tripping opportunities for campers staying at Lake Poway Park. A must-visit place is the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The zoo is home to nearly 3,500 animals of more than 650 species, making it one of the largest zoological organizations in the entire country. Families with young children will particularly enjoy the zoo, with numerous animal exhibitions which allow hands-on experiences with the zoo’s animals.

Those with interest in US military history should not pass up on the chance to visit the USS Midway Museum in San Diego. This museum is home to the USS Midway, the countries longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century. Along with the carrier, this museum houses a wide range of historical exhibitions showcasing the history of shipbuilding in California and the naval history of the USA. Visitors will come away from the USS Midway Museum with a whole new perspective on US maritime history.

For those who come to San Diego with a taste for all things, art and culture may wish to visit the San Diego Museum of Art. This museum is home to a vast array of exhibitions, showcasing different art from many artists from many eras. Opened during the 1920s, the San Diego Museum of Art is one of the oldest in and most extensive in the whole region. Highlights of the museum include its numerous works by Spanish artists such as Diego Velázquez and Francisco Goya.

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