Though it is only five miles east of El Cajon, Lake Jennings County Park offers its visitors a relaxing sense of being in the country.
Hikers can wander along miles of trails across chaparral covered hills.
From a campsite high on a ridge, campers will enjoy a sunrise over the lake far below. Those with a passion for angling might hook into a trophy-size catfish. Everyone will enjoy the spectacular views of the El Capitan open space preserve, the rugged face of El Cajon Mountain, and the San Diego River Valley. Truly, Lake Jennings is a convenient year round recreational retreat. The centerpiece of the park is Lake Jennings itself.