Castaic Lake State Recreation Area is one of the largest and most spectacular state water reservoirs in California! It not only provides fresh water to local communities, but this 12,658-acre facility is also a great local recreational escape for the entire family! This northern oasis features two lakes: the Upper Lake which offers two launch ramps for boating with various waterways and coves for exploring and the Lower Lake that includes picnic areas, launch areas for Kayaks, float tubes and other non-gasoline boating, and a swim beach. During summer months, kids can participate in the Junior Lake Lifeguard Program and fishing enthusiasts can enjoy world class fishing. The park is also known for hiking, horseback riding, wake boarding, jet skiing, and camping; all located 40 miles north of downtown Los Angeles and 8 miles north of Six Flags Magic Mountain on Interstate 5.
- March 1st to October 31st
- Operating Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 5:00am to 8:00pm
- Staff and Programming Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00am to 8:00pm
- Restroom Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 5:30am to 7:30pm
- November 1st to February 28th
- Operating Hours
- 6:00am to 7:00pm
- Staff and Programming Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00am to 7:00pm
- Restroom Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 6:30am to 6:30pm
- Lower Lake Operating Hours (Nov 1 to Feb 28)
- Friday - Sunday
- 6:00am to 7:00pm
- Closed Monday - Thursday
- Recreational Swim Lakes
- June 18th to September 4th
- Operating Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- May 20th to June 17th
- Weekends only
- General: (661) 257-4050
- Picnic Tables
- Children's Play Areas
- Restrooms
- Barbecue
- BMX Track
- Boat Launches
- Boat Rentals
- Boating Areas
- Boating Instruction Safety Center
- Camping Sites
- Civic Art
- Concession Stands
- Equestrian Centers
- Equestrian Staging Areas
- Equestrian Trails
- Fishing Lakes
- Group Picnic Shelters
- Hiking Trails
- Historic Value
- Horseshoe Pits
- Lakes
- Model Control Airplane Areas
- Mountain Biking Trails
- Picnic Shelters
- Police Sub-Stations
- RV Dump Stations
- Sailing Areas
- Swim Beaches
- Bird Walks
- Boating
- Camping
- Exercising and Fitness
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Junior Lifeguards
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking/Cycling
- Movie Screenings
- Swimming
- Water Skiing
Programs
Introduction to water safety
Introduction to Paddle boarding w/instructor
Introduction to Kayaking w/ instructor
Introduction to Night Kayaking
Youth water safety education
Introduction to Paddle boarding, Kayaking & Dragon Boat
Introduction to Kayaking
Introduction to Dragon Boating
Swim Workout
Underwater Scuba Instructor
Continuing Education of Scuba Diving Tech.
Skin diving refresher, Ocean Acclimation
Enrty level skin& Scuba course
Youth introduction to scuba