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Outdoorsy Things to Do near Wilderness Lakes RV Park at the Diamond Valley Lake

1. Diamond Valley Lake Viewpoint and Viewpoint Trail - free, nice afternoon activity with easy walking, great views, interesting trail signs. You get a good bird’s eye view of the area. Portapotties available, spacious parking lot that a few RVs could easily park at.  Officially called the Clayton A Record Jr. Viewpoint. Off Winchester Road, turn east onto Construction road, open Thursday through Sunday 8:30-4pm. 

2. North Hills Trail at Diamond Valley Lake - a one way moderate trail rambling along the northwest hills of Diamond Lake. 6 miles one way with a parking lot at each end. Restrooms and shade spots enroute.  Off Winchester Road on the way to the Clayton A Record Jr. Viewpoint, same hours and times as viewpoint, above. Or access the trail from the East Marina off the Domenigoni Parkway, right onto Searl and park at the Marina. Equestrians welcome. 

3. LakeView Trail - park at Marina as described above and either walk, run or cycle the 21.8 mile flat loop around Diamond Valley Lake. 

4. Diamond Valley Lake Visitor Center - park at the Marina as described above. Visitor Center is located in first building at parking lot. Free, open Thursday through Sunday, 10am to 4pm. 

5. Western Center for Archaelology and Paleontology - $8 admission for adults, discount for children, students, seniors and military. Located on Searl Road before Diamond Valley Lake’s east dam.  The museum contains precious prehistory findings that Diamond Lake would have otherwise drowned as it filled.

6. Diamond Valley Lake Marina - boat rentals are half price on Wednesdays! Follow directions as laid out above in number 2. No swimming, but boating and fishing are okay.