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% Below Capacity
Boat Launches
Juan Fernandez: Closed
Reasoner: Closed
Opens
7:00 a.m.
Closes
6:30 p.m.
Swimming
No
Boating
No
LATEST (October 5, 2024): Lake Piru is closed due to the ongoing fire.
Update: We’re at 70% containment as of this morning. Lake Piru is still closed until further notice.
Fire suppression efforts on the #FeliciaFire, several miles north of the community of Piru, will continue throughout the day. Fire crews continue to make good progress and, as of this morning, containment is at 70 percent. The Evacuation Warning impacting the Lake Piru Recreation Area and Dominguez Canyon was lifted at 8:00 AM this morning, October 5, 2024. The closure of the northern portion of Piru Canyon Road remains in effect, however, as fire crews continue their work in this limited ingress/egress area, and Public Works crews work to clear fallen rocks and debris from the road.
ACRES / CONTAINMENT: Approximately 348 acres / 70% containment
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 on 09/10/2024, United Water Conservation District (the District) began releasing 300 cubic feet a second (cfs) of water through the Santa Felicia Dam. At this time, it’s anticipated the rate of water release will remain above 200 cfs until at least 11/01/2024. As required per the District’s Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license for the facility, this triggers our whitewater boating access notification.
Whitewater access will be available on Saturday’s and Sunday’s between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., by reservation only. Potential boaters should be aware the District has no control over conditions downstream and extreme caution should be exercised. There is overgrown vegetation, debris/obstacles in the water and a large portion of the creek is on private property where boaters are not allowed to go ashore.
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.
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, and more
Water sports
Water skiing, personal watercraft, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, and launch ramps
OVERNIGHT CAMPING OPEN YEAR ROUND
Reservations are now available online – The Lake is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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, sailing, kayaking, 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 new and improved online reservation system where you can view all available campsites, select your camping dates and specific site, include additional guests, vehicles, pets and order amenities like firewood or ice from the Lake Piru store, and charge it all to your credit or debit card. You can also purchase Day Use passes online, print the pass and place it on your vehicle’s dashboard and get waived on through at the Lake Piru entry kiosk!
If you need help with your reservation or have a specific special request, please contact our Lake Piru Rangers at (805) 521-1500.
Beat the rush!
Visit our online store and get everything you need for camping and fun at Lake Piru.
Skip the lines and pay in advance for day and boating passes and pet fees. When you purchase a day pass online, you can print it at home and get waved through at the entry kiosk. You can even order that bundle of firewood you need for toasting marshmallows!
Click the button below to visit our secure site and pay using a credit card. Then just print your passes at home and you’ll be ready to explore Lake Piru from the moment you arrive!
Make a Camping Reservation
To reserve a campsite, please select your desired dates and location on the map below.
For questions, please email Reservations Coordinator Kathryn Prado at kathrynp@unitedwater.org.
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