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Loch Lomond Recreation Area

Felton

A pristine reservoir tucked among redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains, serving as the city's drinking water source with boating, fishing, and guided nature walks.

mountain reservoir
redwood setting
boating & fishing
family-friendly

Tips

💎"really a treasure"
🏝️rent a boat to picnic on the island
🎣fishing allowed, but swimming's a no-go to protect water quality

Loch Lomond Recreation Area

100 Loch Lomond Way, Felton, CA 95018, USA

+1 831-335-7424

$10

www.santacruzca.gov

Upcoming at Loch Lomond Recreation Area

Saturday, Jun 13
Aquatic Species Loch Walk

Aquatic Species Loch Walk

June 13 at 11am

Join a city water analyst for a scenic walk around Loch Lomond, Santa Cruz's drinking water reservoir. Learn how invasive species threaten local ecosystems and what conservation efforts are protecting native wildlife in this pristine mountain watershed.

Saturday, Jul 11
Loch Lomond: Water Quality Loch Walk

Loch Lomond: Water Quality Loch Walk

July 11 at 11am

Channel your inner scientist with a 19th-century Secchi Disk to measure Loch Lomond's water clarity for a global database. You'll learn about Santa Cruz's watershed while hiking scenic trails with a guide: citizen science with a view.

Saturday, Aug 8
Loch Lomond: Turtle Loch Walk

Loch Lomond: Turtle Loch Walk

August 8 at 11am

Waddle alongside western pond turtles with a city water analyst who knows every shell and scute. This guided walk around Santa Cruz's hidden reservoir reveals how these slow-moving engineers shape entire ecosystems.

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