Outdoors
Lakes near Oxnard
8 named lakes within 30 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Lakes within 30 mi
8
Closest
16.2 mi
Lake Casitas
Reservoirs
7
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 8 places loads as you scroll.
All lakes, nearest first
- 16.2miLake Casitasreservoir
- 18.1miLake Sherwoodreservoir
- 20.3miBard Lakereservoir
- 20.3miWestlake Lakereservoir
- 20.3miLas Virgenes Reservoir
- 22.3miSinaloa Lakereservoir
- 24.8miMalibou Lakereservoir
- 27.4miJameson Lakereservoir
Straight-line distance from the center of Oxnard; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Many reservoirs are drinking-water supplies with no swimming or body contact. Look for a designated swim beach.
Green, scummy or paint-like water can be a toxic blue-green algae bloom. Keep kids and dogs out and check the county advisory.
Boat launches often need a day pass or inspection for invasive mussels, and anglers 16 and older usually need a state fishing license.
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Questions
What is the closest lake to Oxnard?
Lake Casitas, about 16.2 miles from the center of Oxnard.
How many lakes are near Oxnard?
8 named lakes are within 30 miles.
Are the lakes near Oxnard natural?
7 of the 8 are reservoirs made by dams; the rest are mapped as natural lakes. Swimming rules differ, so check each one.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.