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Adventure.
Discover.
% Below Capacity
Boat Launches
Juan Fernandez: Open
Main: Closed
Reasoner: Open
Opens
7 a.m.
Closes
5 p.m.
Swimming
No
Boating
Yes
Notices and Alerts
Boating is currently limited to 10 mph due to debris.
Rentals Now Available:
Personal watercraft (PWCs) will be limited to no more than 20 units on the reservoir at any given time. No vessels will be permitted past the 5 mph buoy line at the Reservoir’s South End near Santa Felicia Dam. This area will remain closed until further notice.
Beginning at 4pm on 01/01/2026, United Water Conservation District (United) will increase the rate of water release from the Santa Felicia Dam to 200 cubic feet per second. This triggers our whitewater boating access notification as required under our Federal Energy Regulatory Commission License for the facility. Whitewater access will be available by reservation only on Saturdays and Sundays between 9am and 3pm. Potential boaters should be aware United has no control over conditions downstream and extreme caution should be exercised. The conditions on lower Piru Creek are poor due to excessive vegetation and multiple obstacles. In addition, the creek crosses private property where the owner does not allow boaters to go ashore to navigate around obstacles. To make a reservation, please email Senior Park Ranger Bernard Riedel Jr., bernardr@unitedwater.org, with your request and contact information at least 24 hours prior to your requested put-in date. Due to the increased water flow into Lake Piru from the rainstorms, it is possible the Santa Felicia Dam will spill soon. If this occurs, whitewater boating will be suspended due to the danger posed by water and storm debris coming down the spillway.
Our lake and shores offer so much more.
There are no limits to fun at Lake Piru! Whether you are seeking adventure or relaxation, you can find it here. Nestled in the Los Padres National Forest, picturesque Lake Piru offers an escape from city life, with a tree-shaded campground, fishing, boating and water sports. Or chill at our lakeside picnic area with a playground, horseshoes, disc golf and more. All this less than an hour’s drive from Los Angeles!
Amenities
Condor Point Store
Drinks, snacks, ice cream, firewood, ice, fishing gear, live bait, and more
Water sports
Water skiing, personal watercraft, sailing, kayaking, kayak rentals, paddle boarding, boating, boat rentals, and launch ramps
OVERNIGHT CAMPING OPEN YEAR ROUND
Reservations are now available online
We’ve been making a number of improvements to the Lake Piru Recreation Area during the past few months and are excited to welcome guests back to enjoy overnight camping, as well as boating, boat rentals, sailing, kayaking and kayak rentals, paddle boarding, fishing, waterskiing, hiking and more family fun activities outdoors and on shore including picnicking, basketball courts, volleyball nets, horseshoe pits and a 9-hole disc golf course!
Try our online reservation system where you can view and reserve all available campsites. Select your camping dates, specific site, and include any additional guests, vehicles, and pets. A credit or debit card will be required. Day passes are always available as well. Remember to tag us on social media or submit your photos to share your experience.
If you need help with your reservation or have a specific special request, please contact our Lake Piru Rangers at (805) 521-1500.
OTHER LAKE PIRU INFO
Make a Camping Reservation
To reserve a campsite, please select your desired dates and location on the map below.
For questions, please email LakePiruReservations@unitedwater.org.
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