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Castaic Lake
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, Kong Island, CaliforniaLakeSeasonal swim beach
Designated seasonal swim beach at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, with lifeguards during permitted swimming hours.
- Water
- Lake
- Entry
- Free to the public; parking fees apply.
- Swim hours
- 10:00–18:00 during recreational swim hours; days vary by season.
- Facilities
- Restrooms, lifeguards, chlorinators
- Lifeguard
- Swimming is allowed only when a lifeguard is on duty.
- Dogs
- On leads; dogs are not allowed in the water or on the swim beach.
- Managed by
- Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation
When you can swim
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Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
Know before you go
- Swim only in designated areas.
- Supervise children near the water.
- Do not swim without a lifeguard on duty.
- Do not take animals into the water or onto the swim beach.
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Questions about Castaic Lake
Can you swim at Castaic Lake?
Yes, at the designated swim beach during the seasonal opening period and only when a lifeguard is on duty. Swimming elsewhere is prohibited.
Does it cost anything to swim at Castaic Lake?
Free to the public; parking fees apply.
Are dogs allowed at Castaic Lake?
On leads; dogs are not allowed in the water or on the swim beach.
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