Website:https://parks.lacounty.gov/castaic-lake-state-recreation-area/ (Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation Website)http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=628 (State Park Website)
Description:Castaic Lake State Recreation Area is one of the largest and most spectacular state water reservoirs in California! Large horseshoe shaped reservoir surrounded by low rolling hills. Castaic Lake State Recreation Area is a reservoir of the State Water Project. It is one of the Project's largest recreational lakes and the terminal of its west branch. The site includes 29 miles of shoreline. A major attraction is the 425-foot-tall Castaic Dam. The dam is 50' above the water line. Castaic Lake has two bodies of water. The lower lake is for non-power boating and canoeing. Swimming season on the lower lake runs from mid-May to mid-September. The upper lake is for sailing, power boating, water and jet skiing, and fishing. The lake is stocked with bass, trout, and catfish. Boat rentals and a tackle bait shop are available. Other recreational activities include hiking, biking trails, picnic areas and playgrounds. Rental group picnic areas are available for up to 600 people. Facilities include bathrooms, boat docks & ramps, picnic tables & grills. Castaic Lake State Recreation Area is 8,800 Acres. Located 40 miles north of downtown Los Angeles and 8 miles north of Six Flags Magic Mountain on Interstate 5. State roads, highways, and tunnels. Vacant rural lot. Dam, reservoir, and desert match.
General Notes:updated 4.14.25 bd
Usage Restriction:Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) considers Lake Castaic to be within the 30-Mile Studio Zone. Top of the dam/roadway and all water areas permitted by the California Film Commission - CFC. All park/recreation areas, other roads, and shoreline are permitted by FilmLA. Castaic Lake State Recreation Area is Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Jurisdictions::CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, FILMLA / LOS ANGELES FILM OFFICE - FLICS, Los Angeles County
Within 30-Mile Zone: Y
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 34.4971169, y coordinate: -118.6163716
Ownership: state
Filmography (Legacy projects not in Reel-Scout):MEMORIAL DAY
Contacts: Bisda, Jude-marion *Clerk / Film Monitor, Castaic Lake Recreation Area661-257-4050 Phone 1[email protected]
FilmLA / Los Angeles Film Office, Solution Services *Film Commission, FilmLARadford Studio Center, Bungalow 20, 4024 Radford Avenue, 12th Floor, Studio City, CA 91604 213.977.8600 Phone 1213.977.8601 Fax[email protected]http://www.filmla.com
Jallo, David *Regional Park Superintendent III, Castaic Lake Recreation Area661-257-4050 Phone 1626-258-7161 Mobile[email protected]
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,California Film Commission7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA323.860.2960 Phone 1800.858.4749 Phone 2[email protected]http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/
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