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Lake Information for Lake Piru


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Description: 

Lake Piru is a lake located in Los Padres National Forest in Ventura County, California, and was created by the construction in 1955 of the Santa Felicia Dam on Piru Creek which is a tributary of the Santa Clara River. It is situated downstream from Pyramid Lake and can be accessed from Piru Canyon Road near the town of Piru. The elevation of the lake is about 1050 feet above sea level, and the elevation of the dam spillway is 1055 feet or 322 m above sea level.

Facilities and Parks: 

Marina, bait & tackle. No swimming, water skiing OK. RV sites with hookups. Barrier-free ramps to water.

Directions to Lake: 

From Hwy I-5, at Castaic Junction; take Hwy 126 W, go 12 mi. to Piru. Turn N on Main St. (Piru Canyon Rd.), go 4.5 mi. to lake.

Optional Information
Surface area: 
1240.00
Name: 
Lake Piru
Lake type: 
reservoir
State: 
California

Businesses Located Nearby

Boat Rental

    Castaic Landing Boat Rentals
  • 32132 Ridge Route Rd - Val Verde, CA
  • (661) 775-6232

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  • 1590 Ramona Dr - Camarillo, CA
  • (619) 993-1138

Bar and Restaurant

    Mountain View Bar-B-Que
  • 28014 Seco Canyon Rd - Santa Clarita, CA
  • (661) 297-0702

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