Sampaloc Lake is one of the 7 lakes in San Pablo City and is the largest among the lakes found in the city. Nearly half of the lake's depth has a shallow depression at the lake's bottom, indicating its volcanic origin. The lake is dotted with fishpens and small cottages built on stilts.
A scenic view of the surrounding Mt.Banahaw, Mt. Atimla, Imok Hill and Mt. Mabilog can be seen from the viewing deck of the lake. A park was also erected beside the lake where anyone can rent a bike for 20pesos (50 pesos for pedicab) to tour the 3.7kms. circumference of the lake. Pedal boat are also available for rent, unfortunately only 2 are operational and you can rent it 50 per person.
Sampaloc Lake is a nice sidetrip after an ardous hike from Mt.Banahaw, Mt. Cristobal or Mt. Kalisungan.
How to Get There:
1.) Take a bus bound to Lucena (DLTB or Jac Liner), they have terminals in Cubao and LRT Buendia
2.) Tell the conductor to drop you off in San Pablo City (since, bus were not allowed inside the city you will be drop off at Mahalarlika hiway in San Pablo, you can either ride a trike or take a San Pablo bound jeepneys.
3.) Sampaloc Lake is located beside San Pablo City Hall.
