Nestled in the Los Padres National Forest, picturesque Lake Piru offers an escape from city life, with a tree-shaded campground, fishing, boating and water sports. Or chill at our lakeside picnic area with a playground, horseshoes, disc golf and more.

Spend some time enjoying all Lake Piru has to offer! There’s no need to leave at the end of the day – you can extend the fun by camping at Lake Piru Recreation Area. Download Map With Details

From Interstate 5 or Highway 101, take Scenic Highway 126 to Piru and go 6 miles north on Piru Canyon Road.

Enjoy the majestic beauty of Lake Piru by heading out on the water! Jet skis and motorized boats up to 26 feet in length are allowed at Lake Piru for activities such as water skiing, wakeboarding, fishing or simply enjoying time on the water.

Those looking to set out on foot can enjoy the hiking trails in and around Lake Piru Recreation Area. We have easy strolls around the lake or more challenging routes in the Los Padres National Forest.

Lake Piru holds approximately 82,000 acre-feet of winter run-off from the Piru Creek Watershed. Later in the year, UWCD makes conservation releases of the stored water into Lower Piru Creek, where it flows into the Santa Clara River, and is used to recharge groundwater basins.

These guidelines are subject to amendment. Please refer to the Lake Piru Recreation Area website (www.explorelakepiru.com) for the most recent version. Page 1 of 1 Camp Hosts are volunteers who perform volunteer service to enhance the safe, educational, and enjoyable experience of Lake Piru Recreation Area visitors. In exchange for allowing Camp

operate as third-party partners at Lake Piru. Reservations will be accepted as follows: • Reservations will be accepted online at www.explorelakepiru.com seven (7) days a week. • Reservations must be made online 5 days prior to the scheduled stay. Reservations made

Personal Watercraft Rules for Lake Piru • Speed Limit 35 mph. • Must observe all 5 mph zones; including the Marina and the Narrows at the north end of the reservoir. • Must Operate in a Counterclockwise rotation. • Not allowed in swim beaches. • Not allowed to be operated between sunset and sunrise.

Apr 18, 2024 · Rates include slip (Lake Piru). Listed rates do not include tax or fuel used. Listed rates do not include mandatory damage protection: $60/day. Monday to Thursday: $200/day discount, excluding July 1-8th. July 1-8th: add $150/day, listed rates expire 12/31/2024