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Puddingstone Lake/ Reservoir - East Shore
4.6★ · 94 Google ratings · San Dimas, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
110 ft away · paid
Walk
0.6 miles · 13 min
Restrooms
Yes · 300 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
200 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 12pm
Map of Puddingstone Lake/ Reservoir - East Shore
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Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2021–2026
Good for multi-hour family outings
Multiple trails suit all fitness levels, playgrounds and picnic areas keep families entertained, and rentals like kayaks extend the day.
Closed Monday and Tuesday
As of June 2025, the park is not open these days, though the Bonelli trail remains accessible.
Swimming beach closes at 6 PM
Plan water activities for earlier in the day if you want to use the designated swim area.
Expect geese and duck droppings
Multiple reviewers reported significant goose poop on the ground and swim area, particularly problematic for families with small children.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Wind
5 mph from the WSW
UV index
8 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 5:37 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 E Shore Dr, San Dimas, CA 91773
🅿 Parking 110 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 0.6 miles away, about 13 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 300 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Puddingstone Lake/ Reservoir - East Shore?
The nearest mapped parking area is 110 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Puddingstone Lake/ Reservoir - East Shore?
100 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Puddingstone Lake/ Reservoir - East Shore have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 300 ft from the listing.
When is Puddingstone Lake/ Reservoir - East Shore least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 12pm and the busiest at Sun 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
