NEWS: Temporary Lower Castaic Lake Closure During Fire Operations

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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF LOWER CASTAIC LAKE

Closure includes Lower Lake swim beach and Cali Splash Park. Upper Lake and West Boat Ramp Remain Open

 

CASTAIC LAKE, Calif. (August 7, 2026) ­ –The Lower Castaic Lake – including the swim beach and the Cali Splash Park – are temporarily closed while fire crews use this area as a base camp for Ridge Fire operations.

The Upper Lake and West Boat Ramp remain open.

Check @lacountyparks Instagram for updates.

                                                 

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The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation manages 184 parks, 9 natural areas, 15 wildlife sanctuaries, 42 public swimming pools, 25 splash pads, 14 lakes including 3 with swimming beaches, 250 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding; and the largest municipal golf system in the nation with 20 golf courses at 18 facilities. The department maintains four botanical gardens: The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, the South Coast Botanic Garden, Descanso Gardens, and Virginia Robinson Gardens. The department also owns the iconic Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford, providing County residents with valuable entertainment and cultural resources.  Visit: https://parks.lacounty.gov/