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Boat Launches
Juan Fernandez: Open
Main: Closed
Reasoner: Open
Opens
6:30 a.m.
Closes
7:30 p.m.
Swimming at Juan Fernandez Beach
Yes
Notices and Alerts
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.
Dear Interested Members of the Whitewater Boating Community:
Article 408 of United Water Conservation District’s (United) license issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Santa Felicia Project (P-2153) requires that, by August 15 of each year, United provide notification of proposed annual conservation water releases to interested members of the whitewater boating community.
On August 19, 2026, United anticipates releasing 200 cubic feet per second (cfs) from the Santa Felicia Dam and continue at this rate until August 27, 2026, when it will decrease to 9 cfs. On September 9, 2026, United anticipates releasing 350 cfs. At this time, United anticipates to release until November, however, please check the Lake Piru Recreation Area website (www.explorelakepiru.com) for current conditions. Per the Santa Felicia Whitewater Boating Access Plan, whitewater recreational opportunities are available and escorted access will be provided by reservation on Saturdays and Sundays between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Interested boaters should be aware that United has no control over conditions in lower Piru Creek downstream of the dam and advises that boaters exercise extreme caution as conditions are likely poor due to overgrown vegetation. Much of the creek flows through private property and the owner does not allow boaters to go ashore.
To make a reservation, please email me at bernardr@unitedwater.org with your request and contact information at least 24 hours prior to your requested put-in date. All vehicles in the parking area will be required to leave by 4:00 pm on the day of their launch. Boaters will also be required to sign a liability waiver.
If flows recede and whitewater recreational opportunities are no longer available sooner than anticipated, an update will be provided on the Lake Piru Recreation Area website, www.explorelakepiru.com. Please email me should you have any questions.
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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