Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve

Santee, United States

3.4

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Bike Parking
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Good for Kids
Yes

Description

Specialties

Award winning, 190 acre park and RV campground surrounding 7 scenic lakes filled with recycled water — we are drought proof!

At Santee Lakes you’ll find 7 waterfront and 3 floating cabins, RV camping with full hookups; 7 playgrounds including a Sprayground for those hot summer days; A General Store and weekend grill; fishing; picnics, weddings and special events; fitness, pedal boats, hiking and bicycling. We also have several events throughout the year for the whole family to enjoy!

History

Established in 1964.

The Santee County Water District was formed on October 2, 1956 under the County Water District Law of the State of California Water Code. The rapid expansion of the Santee community soon required installation of sewer disposal facilities, and a wastewater treatment plant was constructed. In 1959, discharge quality requirements became more stringent and the plant could not stand up to the new standards. Therefore, under the direction of Ray Stoyer, the District embarked on the unique project of recycling wastewater for irrigation and commercial purposes.

At the end of the treatment process became a chain of seven recycled water lakes. Boating and fishing were authorized in 1961 and Santee Lakes opened to the public for recreation. The recycled water project and Santee Lakes received worldwide attention and continues to attract visitors in the field of water reuse and reclamation.