Lake Hemet
Lake Hemet is the largest lake in the San Jacinto Mountains.
It is popular with fishermen, because the lake is stocked throughout
most of the year with rainbow trout. Natural channel catfish, big-mouth
bass and bluegill also provide good sport fishing.
Located at an elevation of 4,340 feet, the lake is 1-1/2 miles long,
1/2 mile wide and 135 feet deep when full.
The lake is about four miles east of Mountain Center on Highway 74 in
Garner Valley. It is owned and operated by the Lake Hemet Municipal
Water District.
Two public recreation areas are on the lake’s shores.
The U.S. Forest Service maintains a free fishing and picnic area for
day use only along the north shore. The entrance is west of Lake Hemet
Market, on Highway 74. You don't need an Adventure Pass to park there.
The water district owns and operates the Lake Hemet Campground. It has
been open to the public on a fee basis for more than 30 years along the
north shore, toward the eastern end of the lake.
The campground also encourages family recreation, with a water
playground, camping, picnic areas, boating and kayaking along with the
fishing. No swimming or water skiing is allowed because they conflict
with fishing. Sailing is also forbidden.
Lake Hemet offers scenic mountain views and quiet lakeside mo‚ments
to many visitors to the Hill area.
Contact the camp‚ground personnel at (951) 659-2680 for more
information.
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