Canyon Lake has been frequently termed "A Bit of Paradise".  This unique community was originally formed by the Railroad Canyon Dam in 1927, and in 1968 it was master planned by the Corona Land Company to become the private community of Canyon Lake.  Click here to view a picture of Canyon Lake in 1971.

Occupying over 2,000 acres of scenic terrain, this recreation-oriented paradise offers a suburb alternative to going on vacation (i.e., staying on vacation all year round)!  At 1,400 feet elevation, and a population of nearly 14,000 people, Canyon Lake is both an Incorporated City and a Corporation of Property Owners.  The City of Canyon Lake is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of its residents, including police and fire protection, waste management, animal control and maintenance of public roads (e.g., Railroad Canyon Road).

In addition to the warm climate and broad blue skies, Canyon Lake's primary attraction is an immense 383-acre water skiing lake that is private and uncrowded.  The lake has 14.9 miles of shoreline with houses, condos and vacant lots surrounding it.  There are approximately 1,000 lakefront properties, 3,500 non-lakefront properties, 175 condos and 125 manufactured homes in Canyon Lake.  Click here for a map of Canyon Lake.

The Property Owners Association (POA) leases surface rights to the lake for the enjoyment of its membership. Lakeside parks, swimming areas, fishing “holes”, beaches, a slalom course and a jump lagoon, gas docks, and rental slips make the lake a busy place, thanks to the Canyon Lakers and the more than 2,000 boats they have registered with the POA.

Each year the Association stocks the lake with a generous supply of catfish and bass, which join the crappie and bluegill there, for the enjoyment of fisherman.

Click here for more pictures of the Lake!