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Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,688 Google reviews · Running trail in Hesperia, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park sitting along the Pacific Crest Trail is home to Silverwood Lake reservoir & hiking trails.
What runners say about Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
“Very clean facilities minus a few restrooms which are tagged and commonly low on toliet paper especially during the week, Still cold, and very windy for camping.”
“Silverwood Lake Recreation Area offers a peaceful, scenic escape into nature that feels just far enough from the city to breathe—but still close enough to keep things convenient.”
“Also, there are lots of shade trees close to the water.”
“Silverwood Lake Recreation Area offers a peaceful, scenic escape into nature that feels just far enough from the city to breathe—but still close enough to keep things convenient.”
This is a great place to go and spend a day with the family. There are two main beaches for swimming and laying out in the sun. There is also boating, sea dooin, clean bathrooms, changing rooms, showers, camping, some bbq's available but most people bring their own.
Silverwood Lake Recreation Area offers a peaceful, scenic escape into nature that feels just far enough from the city to breathe—but still close enough to keep things convenient.
This is our first time coming here! What a wonderful gem of a State Park! The staff checking us in was very helpful and friendly. The bathrooms are clean and in good working order. Be sure to bring quarters for the showers! $2 will get you four minutes of shower time.
This place was amazing. I was very hesitant at first, because I went to Lake Gregory and they told me there was no swimming in that lake, so we came to Silverwood. It was perfect 👌 the lake is big and there are many benches to choose from. Some were near the shore, others were very secluded & romantic.
Trail conditions & character
“Silverwood Lake Recreation Area offers a peaceful, scenic escape into nature that feels just far enough from the city to breathe—but still close enough to keep things convenient.”
“Silverwood Lake Recreation Area offers a peaceful, scenic escape into nature that feels just far enough from the city to breathe—but still close enough to keep things convenient.”
“Very clean facilities minus a few restrooms which are tagged and commonly low on toliet paper especially during the week, Still cold, and very windy for camping.”
“Parking is kind of limited so show up early.”
“Also, there are lots of shade trees close to the water.”
Plan your run at Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.ca.gov
- Phone(760) 389-2281
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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