Spring Valley Lake

Nice little place up in the other high desert to relax for the day if you have kids with you. Picnic tables, bbq’s and plenty of shade trees. I wouldn’t get in the play area pool though. Probably a million gallons of kid pee in it. I would use the lake though and picnic area.

What a beautiful little gem of a place far off the beaten path up in the high desert of CA.
This is a man-​made lake is located in the Mojave Desert about 1−½ hours drive from Los Angeles and just 40 minutes from San Bernardino, Ontario and Inland Empire areas, the Club is just a 10 minute drive from the 15 Freeway.
Here’s some history of the lake: Boise Cascade Corporation acquired the land and projected the layout of Spring Valley Lake, and in March 1969 the company broke ground. The Spring Valley Lake project was built upon Kalin Ranch, a former cattle ranch that was being utilized for alfalfa farming and lay serene and quiet on both sides of the Mojave River. The whole area was at one time called Rancho Verde Co., which was purchased in 1877. Lake construction began in June 1969, and was officially filled and completed in February 1970. The lake is one mile long and reaches a depth of 22 feet.
The lake is surrounded by a community filled with homes with both modern, funky and vintage architecture. No two homes are alike. There are plenty of houses that I would love to call mine one day, especially those right on the lake. There is also a golf course, a country club, tennis courts and various other amenities. Its a great place to drive around to get out of the hustle and bustle of LA and get a nice cozy small town feeling.