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CONTACT INFORMATION

Aidan Renner *
Reserve Manager, California Department of Fish and Wildlife - CDFW
805-256-2888 phone 1
[email protected]


Facility Reservations *
City of Poway
13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, CA 92064 United States
858.668.4580 phone 1
858.668.1216 fax
[email protected]
http://poway.org


Permits Department, Buildings & Facilities
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
https://film.ca.gov/state-permits/buildings-facilities/


* key contact

WEBSITE:
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Blue Sky Ecological Preserve
Lake Ramona

Keywords: Hills; Lakeside; Pond / Lake / Koi Pond; Public Restrooms; Trails; Unpaved Roads; Wilderness

General Notes: verified 3.28.24 bd

Usage Restriction: ***THE CITY OF POWAY WOULD ISSUE THE PERMIT FOR FILMING*** ***The initial request would go through the City of Poway for approval. Depending on the exact location and nature of the filming, additional approval would need to be granted by CDFW. For example, if drone filming was part of the request, it would require CDFW approval. It would likely require joint approval from both the City and the Dept, but the City of Poway would be who you want to contact first.*** The reserve is owned by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation, and the City of Poway. Day to day operations are managed by the City of Poway with support from the nonprofit Friends of Blue Sky Canyon.

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE - CDFW, CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, Poway, San Diego County

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: N

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 2/10/2026

Location Details

Blue Sky Ecological Preserve - City of Poway & California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)

United States / Poway, California
Location ID: #10100250

***THE CITY OF POWAY WOULD ISSUE THE PERMIT FOR FILMING***

***The initial request would go through the City of Poway for approval. Depending on the exact location and nature of the filming, additional approval would need to be granted by CDFW. For example, if drone filming was part of the request, it would require CDFW approval. It would likely require joint approval from both the City and the Dept, but the City of Poway would be who you want to contact first.***

The Blue Sky Ecological Reserve includes 598 acres of different types of wildernesses, hiking trails and bird watching are common enjoyments. The Reserve is quite beautiful and forested with greenery and flowers in the spring.

Location Category:

  • GOVERNMENTAL - *;
  • GOVERNMENTAL - State Buildings and Facilities;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - City Parks / Community Parks / Private Parks;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - County Parks / Regional Parks;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Conservancy Lands;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Lakes / Dams / Reservoirs;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Ponds / Lagoons / Swimming Holes
 
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