Hesperia Lake Park
7500 Arrowhead Lake Road
760-244-5951 or 1-800-521-6332
Hesperia Days/Rodeo Fishing Hours: Saturday, 9/16 - 6:00am to 5:00pm
🎣 The fisherman parking lot is ONLY available to anglers with fishing passes, and will be closed from 5:30pm until the end of the event. Parking passes will be given upon purchase of your wristband.
Sunday, 9/17, we are open regular hours.
Click Here to view or download the latest Fishing Report.
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.
We accept cash, Visa, and Mastercard (no American Express or Discover).
Lake Hours
Lake/Park Day Use Hours:
Daily - Dawn to Dusk
Lake Store and Fishing Hours:*
Monday - Sunday - 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Please Don't Touch the Wildlife
We appreciate your help in respecting all of the wonderful wildlife at Hesperia Lake Park. It's especially important during spring/early summer when there are a lot of little ones about the park that can suffer from being chased, touched, picked up, or other traumas.
~Please do your part to monitor children in your care as well, and teach them to observe and respect the wildlife from a distance.
THANK YOU!
In the pics: These little ducklings were abandoned by their parents after being handled by humans. This is a common practice we are trying to help avoid on our watch.
Camping
OHV's of any kind are not permitted on the property
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: $40.00 per night
Sites 1-50
Limit 6 people/2 pets/2 vehicles per site
Discount Rate: $35.00 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: $55 per night
Limit 20 people/5 pets/5 vehicles
Please call the Lake Store to reserve a campsite at (760) 244-5951. Reservations are not available online.
Click Here for Camping Fees:
Camping Fees
Camping Rules 2021.pdf
Fishing
It's catfish season! Every Friday, we will be stocking the Lake with 1,000 lbs. of catfish!
Keep up to date on our social media: Facebook - @HesperiaLakePark, and Instagram - @TheRealHesperiaLakePark. Fishing is allowed on stock days, but the stock cove is roped off. Be sure to arrive early as lines form in the early hours.
Trout season begins in November. The first stock will depend on the water temperature. Keep your eye out here and on social media for announcements.
No state fishing license is required. Hesperia Lake is a pay-to-fish lake.
- Adults pay $25.00 per session and have a five (5) fish limit.
- Children 10 years and younger are $13.00 with paid adult and have a two (2) fish limit.
Patrons must present identification.
SENIOR FISHING
Seniors who live within Hesperia Recreation and Park District boundaries can fish for only $22.00 with a five (5) fish limit.
VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
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:
$22.00 per session w/ Military I.D., with a five (5) fish limit.
HESPERIA LAKE FISHING PUNCH CARD
$225 for 10 days of fishing!
$198 for Military and Hesperia Seniors
night fishing
Night Fishing has ended for the season.
Anthony's Fishing Corner 🐟🎣
Carolina Rig
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).
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
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 the use of two corrals.
Limit 6 people/2 smal pets/4 equestrian animals/2 vehicles & 1 trailer.
Soccer Fields
John Swisher Community Center
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.
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