Outdoors
Lakes near Coronado
19 named lakes within 30 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Lakes within 30 mi
19
Closest
10.6 mi
Lake Murray
Reservoirs
13
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 19 places loads as you scroll.
All lakes, nearest first
- 10.6miLake Murray
- 11.4miSweetwater Reservoirreservoir
- 13.8miKumeyaay Lake
- 14.6miUpper Otay Reservoirreservoir
- 15.6miLower Otay Reservoir
- 16.6miMiramar Reservoirreservoir
- 19.8miLake Emma
- 20.9miLake Jenningsreservoir
- 21.7miSan Vicente Reservoirreservoir
- 24.4miLake Powayreservoir
- 24.5miSan Dieguito Reservoir
- 25miLake Hodgesreservoir
- 25miLoveland Reservoirreservoir
- 25.3miLake Val Serenoreservoir
- 25.7miEl Capitan Reservoirreservoir
- 26.2miLake Ramonareservoir
- 27miOlivenhain Reservoirreservoir
- 28.2miPalo Verde Lakereservoir
- 29.9miLake San Marcos
Straight-line distance from the center of Coronado; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Many reservoirs are drinking-water supplies with no swimming or body contact. Look for a designated swim beach.
Green, scummy or paint-like water can be a toxic blue-green algae bloom. Keep kids and dogs out and check the county advisory.
Boat launches often need a day pass or inspection for invasive mussels, and anglers 16 and older usually need a state fishing license.
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Questions
What is the closest lake to Coronado?
Lake Murray, about 10.6 miles from the center of Coronado.
How many lakes are near Coronado?
19 named lakes are within 30 miles.
Are the lakes near Coronado natural?
13 of the 19 are reservoirs made by dams; the rest are mapped as natural lakes. Swimming rules differ, so check each one.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.