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About Castaic Lake State Recreation Area

Welcome to Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, a vast 11,200-acre refuge offering two distinct aquatic experiences: the powered Upper Lake and the non-powered Lower Lagoon. Whether you’re planning a day trip or a weekend outing, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure access, find the right parking, and locate nearby lodging and dining. Note that facilities can vary seasonally, with occasional closures on certain days and periods of high demand. Let this page be your one-stop resource for enjoying Castaic Lake with ease.

Beyond boating and swimming, Castaic Lake hosts events like the Dragon Boat Festival, Float Tube Derby, fishing tournaments, and kids fishing days organized by Friends of Castaic Lake. To enhance your stay, we highlight nearby hotels and dining options in Santa Clarita and Valencia, plus camping at Castaic Lake Campground. When you’re ready to book, remember we’ll help you secure seats or access for any day-use amphitheater events at the campground and coordinate with our trusted partners for a smooth, no-fuss experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 32132 Castaic Lake Drive, Castaic, CA 91384.
  • Venue type: California State Recreation Area (SRA) with two lakes: Upper Lake (power boating) and Lower Lagoon (non-powered boating and swimming).
  • Size: over 11,200 acres of parkland with about 29 miles of shoreline.
  • Launch ramps: Upper Lake has two ramps—main ramp with 18 lanes and a west ramp with 6 lanes.
  • Amphitheater: campground amphitheater with a small stage and bench seating, rentable for day-use events; group camping site can accommodate up to 300 people.
  • Park hours/closures: open sunrise to sunset; hours vary by season; as of 2025–2026, some facilities have been closed on Mondays & Tuesdays and a 24-hour parking lot may be temporarily closed for repairs.
  • Parking/fees: daily vehicle entrance fees (vehicles, seniors, RVs, etc.); 24-hour parking lot; kiosk accepts cash or credit card; note frequent capacity-related closures during peak times.
  • Transit: limited public transit via Santa Clarita Transit; nearest stop at Ridge Route Rd/Lake Hughes Rd with a short walk to the park entrance.
  • Nearby lodging: lodging options exist in Santa Clarita/Valencia; Castaic Lake Campground is a nearby camping option; Visit Santa Clarita lists hotels and camping near the lake.
  • Notable events: Dragon Boat Festival (annual), Float Tube Derby, fishing tournaments, and kids fishing events organized by Friends of Castaic Lake.
  • Renamed/demolished: no known renaming or demolition; the area remains Castaic Lake State Recreation Area.