SANTEE — For the third time in the last nine years, Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve was named “Large Park of the Year” by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds. The Colorado ...

SANTEE — Shuttered for two months to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve and Campground is in its second month of reopening, including rental of its 10 … ...

This photo shows a full-sized RV parked on Santee city street, Oct. 8, 2017. Rob McNelis, a councilman with the city of Santee, stands on a residential street wearing a tie, a vest and dark glasses.

Director of Park and Recreation Cory Kading stands in the campground at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve in Santee on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) ...

SAN DIEGO — The walk around Santee Lakes isn’t much of a hike, but it still makes for a pleasant way to get outdoors without venturing off the beaten path. When I arrived, though, I wasn’t ...