Castaic Lake
State Recreation Area
LAKE HOURS, FEES
AND ANNUAL PASSES
EFFECTIVE JUNE 16, 2025:
CASTAIC LAKE WILL CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
KIOSK ATTENDANT ONLY ACCEPTS CASH OR CREDIT CARD FOR DAILY ENTRANCE FEES.
BILLS LARGER THAN $20.00 ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Lake Hours
Castaic Lake Recreation Area Opening and Closing Times.
The Recreation Areas are open from Sunrise to Sunset.
Please check with gate upon arrival to confirm "off the water" times.
March 1st to October 31st
Operating Hours:
Monday - Sunday
6:00am to 8:00pm
Staff and Programming Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday
8:00am to 8:00pm
Restroom Hours:
Monday - Sunday
6:30am to 7:30pm
November 1st to February 28th
Operating Hours:
6:00am to 7:00pm
Staff and Programming Hours:
Monday - Sunday
8:00am to 7:00pm
Restroom Hours
Monday - Sunday
6:30am to 6:30pm
Lower Lake Operating Hours
Wednesday - Sunday
6:00am to 7:00pm
Closed Monday - Tuesday
Recreational Swim Lakes
Hours of Operation
10:00am to 6:00pm
Starting 3rd weekend in May: Weekends Only
Starting 3rd week in June through Labor Day: Wednesday - Sunday
ANNUAL PASSES
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Annual Passes may be purchased with cash or credit card. (Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card and American Express)
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California Distinguished Veteran Pass - accepted every day, except special events and holidays.
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California Disabled Veteran Plate - accepted Mon – Fri
ANNUAL PASS RESTRICTIONS:
* Annual passes are not valid on special events, and holidays.
For a complete list of holidays, please visit the county website:
* Purchase of a daily admission ticket does NOT guarantee re-entry to the park facilities upon closure.
* Please note that California State Park Passes are not accepted at Castaic Lake Recreation Area.
NOTE: It is not uncommon on busy summer weekends for the park to close due to reaching maximum capacity,
PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
Click HERE to purchase an annual pass online.