Contact Info
32132 Ridge Route Road
Castaic, CA 91310
Castaic, CA 91310
- Phone:
- 661-257-4050
Basics
- Location:
- 45 miles north of downtown Los Angeles
- Type:
- State Parks
Description
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area is an 8,800 acre reservoir with 29 miles of shoreline. The lower lake is for non-power boating and canoeing and its swimming season runs from mid-May to mid-September. The upper lake is for sailing, power boating, water and jet skiing, and fishing. The lake is stocked with bass, trout and catfish. Boat rentals are available and a tackle bait shop is here as well.
Other recreational activities include hiking, biking trails, picnic areas and playgrounds. Rental group picnic areas are available for up to 600 persons.
Hours + Fees
Season:
Open year-round, sunrise to sunset
Amenities
Amenities:
Campground
Picnic Area(s)
Modern Restrooms
Picnic Area(s)
Modern Restrooms
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
The recreation area can be reached by exiting Interstate 5 at Hughes Lake Road, 41 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. From Ventura, it is 51 miles to Castaic Lake via Highway 126 and Interstate 5.
