State park

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area is a state park in Los Angeles County, California. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Wednesday - Sunday.

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
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Castaic Lake State Recreation Area map

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Sites can be reserved in advance.
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Wednesday - Sunday.
No, day use at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area.

Before you go

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area

Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • Castaic Lake hiking trails (moderate) Hiking, bike, and horse trails around the State Water Project reservoir

What to see

  • Feature Castaic Dam 425-foot-tall dam at the west-branch terminal of the State Water Project
  • Overlook Upper lake overlook 29 miles of shoreline for sailing, power boating, and fishing

Public lands next to Castaic Lake State Recreation Area

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.