Lake Gregory Regional Park

"If you told me a lake this peaceful existed on Memorial Day weekend, I wouldn’t have believed you. But here we are. Lake Gregory is a gem. The path around the lake is well-maintained and perfect for a relaxed walk, and the lake itself is absolutely pristine. The views are the kind that make you stop mid-stride just to take it all in. It’s not a massive park, but that’s kind of the point. Small, quiet, and surprisingly uncrowded even on a busy holiday weekend. Sometimes less is more, and this place nails it. We brought our two dogs and couldn’t have been happier. The area around Lake Gregory has plenty of well-kept walking paths, and whoever manages this town deserves a gold star for the number of poo bag stations and waste receptacles scattered around. No excuses for bad dog owner behavior here — they’ve made it easy to do the right thing. The dog park at Lake Gregory Regional Park is a standout. Two separate areas for large and small dogs means everyone gets to run and socialize safely. Well maintained and a great spot to let them burn off some energy. The whole town just has a dog-friendly vibe. You never feel like your four-legged travel companions are an afterthought. 10/10 would bring the dogs back. If you’re in the Crestline area and need a reason to slow down for an hour or two, this is it."

"It was our first time visiting, and we were pleasantly surprised. It’s much more secluded and quiet compared to Big Bear Lake, which we really enjoyed. The walking trail along the lake is a must—very scenic and relaxing. We liked the area so much that we’re already hoping to rent a cabin nearby this summer. Highly recommended for those looking for a peaceful getaway!"

"I love this place. I get to go there a out once a year around May. Fishing is great and the weather is alway good. It's a great place to get away and relax and still has all the amenities. Looking forward, God willing to make it out this year again."

"I went there the day after Labor Day this year and had the lake to myself. They have kayaks, paddle boats, paddle boards and power boats for rent. The whole place was so serene and you could hear nature all around you without motors or other distractions. For parking, I recommend getting the app that they link on their permit to purchase time. I needed to add more time and it was easy to do it from the kayak instead of going to the parking lot. The park is well kept and they have plenty of activities for you to do even when the water park attractions are closed. Enjoy nature. 🌲"

"They stocked a week before we got there. We caught 1 big fish and 7 little guys. The only issue was when we cut one of the little ones open, it had worms. Ended up throwing all the little ones away. We started catching fish around 11am. Got there at about 7am. It was beautiful! They have kayaks to rent. Bathrooms were absolutely disgusting by 10am. There were a bunch of people there. Across the lake they also had a bunch of inflatables! You can jump and run on. It looked really fun. You have to have a day pass which is $15, a fishing license per adult and child, and a parking pass."