Budget-friendlyParks & Hiking
Dixon Lake Recreation Area
Escondido, CA
$5/car weekends & holidays (cash); fishing permit $10 adult, $7 youth/senior
By Simir Shah
A stocked city lake in the hills above Escondido with shoreline fishing, rental boats, a playground, picnic areas, trails and a campground. No state fishing license is needed, but anglers 8 and up buy a daily lake permit; rental boats go fast on stocking mornings, so arrive early.
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North SD depth 2026Lake, fishing & camping
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Nearby places
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Eat nearby in Escondido
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