Guadalupe Reservoir

Guadalupe Reservoir, which is located right on the southern outskirts of San Jose, is a serene lake because it is entirely encircled by vegetation. It is located in Almaden Quicksilver County Park, in fact. It is 614 feet above sea level. It has a 3,415 acre-foot capacity and a surface area of 74 acres. On Guadalupe Creek, a tributary of the Guadalupe River, near Hicks Road, there is a reservoir. The de Anza expedition gave the Guadalupe River the name Rio de Nuestra Seora de Guadalupe on March 30, 1776, in honor of the Mexican saint who served as the expedition's main patron. One of the six initial systems whose development was approved by voters in 1934 was the Guadalupe dam and reservoir, which was built in 1935.

The 30-hectare lake is open to fishing, but there is a catch-and-release rule because eating the fish is dangerous. Swimming and using any form of watercraft are not allowed in the lake. The scenery and the park, which has approximately 60 kilometers of hiking paths, are the main draws for tourists to Guadalupe Reservoir. Additionally, picnicking, biking, and horseback riding are options.

Location: Hicks Road, San Jose