HOST A SPECIAL EVENT

(including Group Camping)

The Department of Parks and Recreation offers county wide recreational opportunities at 177 diverse locations, including parks, equestrian trails and golf courses. Many of these sites are available for corporate functions, film locations, weddings and other special events. Many groups use both the upper and lower lake areas for filming, fishing tournaments, triathlons, and other events. For groups that plan on over-night camping, Castaic Lake also offers three areas that are available to NON-PROFIT organizations.

The special event areas accommodate anywhere from 150 to 500 people at the large locations, and 50 to 75 people in the small locations. There are 4 large areas and 7 small picnic areas available for families or small groups. Most sites contain shade providing awnings & trees, grass, picnic tables and barbeques. Also, most sites are parking lot accessible, as well as a short distance from the shoreline of the West Side Lagoon. Catering, moon bounces, dunk tanks, and music are allowed, when approved by the Park Administration. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited unless requirements outlined by the County of Los Angeles are met.

Fishing Tournaments

Castaic Lake is a popular spot for fishing tournaments, with several national tournament chains visiting the lake on a common basis. Tournament rules, in accordance with fishing and boating rules, must be followed.

Special Event Checklist

A large or small area should be picked out.
A reservation must be made before the event.
Under certain circumstances, Insurance for the event must be acquired.
All special event fees must be paid before the event.
If necessary, secure a fire permit before the event.
All other appropriate rules and regulations apply.

Large Area Rentals

7 Acres

Located on the upper lake, the largest site is "7 acres", which accommodates up to 300 campers and 100 to 120 tents. It comes equipped with 15 barbeques and 20 picnic tables, security lighting, 4 drinking fountains, 1 large fire pit, 39 parking spaces, 7 double spaces, and restrooms with running water (No showers or RV hookups).

Restrooms are temporarily CLOSED. Portable toilets are provided.