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Lake Poway Recreation Area (Poway, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Licensed dogs only, on a 6-foot leash at all times, and at least 100 feet from the shoreline. Source: City of Poway, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/lake-poway-recreation-area/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Lake Poway Recreation Area

**Yes, with restrictions. Licensed dogs only, on a 6-foot leash at all times, and at least 100 feet from the shoreline.**

Type: park. Location: Poway, San Diego County, California. Managed by City of Poway.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Licensed dogs only, on a 6-foot leash at all times, and at least 100 feet from the shoreline. | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |

## Sources

1. City of Poway, "Lake Poway Rules & Regulations" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://poway.org/441/Rules-Regulations
   > Licensed dogs are permitted on a 6-foot leash at all times. Animals must stay 100 feet from the shoreline.
2. U.S. Census Bureau, "Location: Census Geocoder match for 14644 LAKE POWAY RD, POWAY, CA, 92064" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/

Verified November 1, 2026; re-check due 2026-12-01. Freshness: fresh.
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