7500 Arrowhead Lake Road, Hesperia CA  92345

760-244-5951 or 1-800-521-6332

Click Here to view or download the latest Fishing Report.

April 8, 2021 1,000 pound catfish stock (1st of the season):

Only one entrance will be open by the Lake Store and the line will be marked:

There is no entry fee to the park itself.

Store

The store at Hesperia Lake Park is open every day of the year except Christmas Day to serve the needs of anglers, campers, and picnickers. Anyone wishing to fish or camp must first register at the Lake Store. The store is well stocked with an ample supply of bait and tackle, as well as a variety of camping supplies, drinks, and snacks. Store hours vary throughout the seasons.

Lake Hours

Lake/Park Day Use Hours:    
Daily - Dawn to Dusk                                    

Store Hours:
7 Days a Week - 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Fishing Hours:
7 Days a Week - 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Night Fishing has not yet begun for the 2021 season.  Please check back for updates.  
     

Camping

The campground is OPEN!

Looking for an escape? Hesperia Lake is open for camping throughout the year. Open spaces and cool clear air make a perfect setting for spending quality time with the family. A variety of sites are available at Hesperia Lake to accommodate RV’s and tent campers. All sites have a picnic table and a fire ring. RV sites will accommodate a vehicle up to 40 feet in length. All sites have electricity and most sites have water.  We do not have a dump station.  Restrooms and showers are available at no extra charge. Potable water is located throughout the campground. 

Fees:

Standard Overnight Rate:  $28.00 per night
Limit 4 people/2 vehicles per site

Additional People:  $2 per person, per night
Limit 2 additional people per site

Pets:  $2 per night
Limit 2 pets per site

Discount Rate:  $22.00 per site, per night
(Discounted Rate is for District Residents, Active Military, Veterans, and standalone Nonprofit Organizations benefitting residents of the District.
Must show ID)

Group Tent Area:  $50 per night
Limit 25 people/5 vehicles

Please note, Rates as of May 17, 2021: 

Please call the Lake Store to reserve a campsite at (760) 244-5951.  Reservations are not available online. 

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Group Tent Area

Fishing

It's CATFISH season!  We have stocks scheduled every Thursday.  
No state fishing license is required. Hesperia Lake is a pay-to-fish lake.

• Adults pay $20.00 per session and have a five (5) fish limit.
• Children 10 years and younger are $8.00 with paid adult and have a two (2) fish limit. 

Patrons must present identification.  

FISHING PUNCH CARDS
Good for 10 days of fishing!
Standard Rate:  $180.00
Hesperia Seniors/Military (w/Military ID):  $150.00

SENIOR FISHING
Seniors who live within Hesperia Recreation and Park District boundaries can fish for only $17.00 with a five (5) fish limit.
 

ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND VETERANS
Hesperia Recreation and Park District wants to say THANK YOU for your time and service!  All active-duty military and veterans receive the following special:
$17.00 per session w/ Military I.D., with a five (5) fish limit.
 

NIGHT FISHING  
Night Fishing has not yet begun for the 2021 season.  Please check back for updates.  

Anthony's Fishing Corner 🐟🎣

Carolina Rig

Catfish season is almost here at Hesperia Lake Park! 🐟 🎣
Our first catfish stock this year is scheduled for April 8, 2021.

Anthony shows us how to tie up the Carolina Rig so you can drop your lines and reel in a big one.

He uses:
• 2 oz. Egg Sinker
• Red Bead
• Swivel
• Size 4 Fishing Hook (can use a Size 2 hook)

Anthony also shows us how to tie the Improved Clinch Knot (diagram below).  

Fishing Spots

Picnics

Hesperia Lake Park is a great place to host your next outdoor party, meeting, or celebration! Hesperia Lake Park is open all year. Individual picnic tables are available throughout the park. Patrons may bring their own propane barbecues. Group sites are available for a reasonable fee and reservations must be made in advance.  We ask that groups of 25 or more people have reservations.  

Click Here For Pricing and Availability.

There are three individual picnic areas available to reserve.

Picnic Area Capacity:

• Picnic Area 1 (12 tables) - 100 people
• Picnic Area 2 (12 tables) - 100 people
• Picnic Area 3 (6 tables) - 50 people

Picnic Area 1

Picnic Area 2

Picnic Area 3/ North Day Use Area, Full - north of the stream to the campground fence including both east and west sides

North Day Use Area, East Half - about 5 spread out picnic tables

North Day Use Area, West Half - includes Picnic Area 3

Charcoal Barbecue Grills (3) - between Picnic Areas 1 & 2 for patron use

Hesperia Lake Equestrian Camp

Hesperia Lake Equestrian Camp is available on a first-come-first-served basis. The fees for using the Equestrian Camp are as follows:

Day Use – FREE – includes one rig (truck and trailer) and one corral.
Overnight Camping Sites – $20.00 per night. Check-in time is 12:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m. the following day. Camping fee includes one rig (truck and trailer) and the use of two corrals.

Soccer Fields

John Swisher Community Center

Reservations are not currently available due to State and Local COVID-19 orders.

Hesperia Recreation and Park District’s John Swisher Community Center, located at Hesperia Lake, offers a unique and innovative setting for your next event. 

Click Here to view the rental information and application.