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Castaic Lake State Recreation Area Castaic Lake is just east of Interstate 5 in Angeles National Forest . This lake, located just N of Santa Clarita, California on Interstate 5, is one of many lakes in the area. A water reservoir project for the LA region, with nearly 30 miles of shoreline - means this place is a major weekend attraction. If you are looking to get away from the crowds on a sunny Saturday, this is probably not the place. Weekdays can be mellow. Nearby reservoirs include - Lake Piru, Lake Hughes, Elizabeth Lake, Pyramid Lake. This is not one of those gorgeous, scenic, alpine lakes, surrounded by forests in the high country (look in the Sierra Nevada mountains for those gems). Castiac is in the dry foothills of the LA mega-spawl and wildfires are very common in these parts. Lake Castaic is divided into 2 separate bodies of recreational water: Lower lake (also called the lagoon) is for non-powered boats: kayaking and canoeing. RV camping or tent camping in grassy lawns, with trees, near the lake shore. Swimming season on the lower lake runs from May to September. Upper lake is for the big boys and their toys. Sailing, power boats, water and jet skiing, and fishing.

Boat rentals, bait and tackle shop.
Recreational activities include fishing, hiking, biking trails, picnic areas and playgrounds.
Rental group picnic areas are available for large groups.

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Castaic Weather Castaic Lake Boat Rentals 661-775-6232 Roberto's Castaic Boat Repair 661-257-6887 Angeles Maps Angeles Off Road Map Angeles National Forest Map Angeles Forest Topo Map Pacific Crest Trail Route Changes

Campgrounds Castaic Campground at the Lake Castaic Pyramid Lake Campground 17 miles N of Castaic Forest Service Campgrounds nearby inside Los Padres National Forest & Angeles National Forest

hotels in Castaic, CA

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