LAKE PIRU RECREATION AREA PIRU CREEK WHITEWATER BOATING FREEMAN DIVERSION TOURS QUAGGA MUSSEL CONTROL BIRD WATCHING LAKE PIRU RECREATION AREA CLICK TO VIEW FEE SCHEDULE RESERVATION, CANCELATIONS, AND REFUND GUIDELINES Lake Piru Campground COVID-19 SAFETY Lake Piru boating, fishing and Day Use area limited to individuals and family members (12 or less) residing in the same home. Overnight campsites are limited to individuals and family members (eight or less) residing in the same home. Masks are mandatory. All Ventura County residents are further urged to help slow the spread by wearing a mask, social distancing and not gathering during this critical time. On January 25, 2021, the State of California lifted the Regional Stay at Home Order for All Regions and Ventura County was moved to the State’s Purple Tier effective immediately. This action allows Ventura County to return to the rules and framework for the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and color-coded tiers that indicate which activities and businesses are open based on local case rates and test positivity. Services and activities, such as outdoor dining and personal services, may resume immediately with required modifications. Tier updates will be provided weekly on Tuesdays by the California Department of Public Health. In alignment with Purple Tier 1, recreational facilities are permitted for OUTDOOR operations only until further notice. These sectors must still maintain mitigation measures (social distancing, face covering, and sanitization). To learn more about the State’s Tier system and specific allowable activities for Ventura County, visit the State of California’s COVID-19 Blueprint for a Safer Economy website. More information about the Stay Home Order can be found at: https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/. The Lake Piru Recreation Area is open! Before visiting, please review the Visitor Guidelines for COVID-19 safety. The day use and picnic area is open to family groups of 12 or less. Shore fishing and boating activities are permitted, however, swimming in the lake is not allowed. OVERNIGHT CAMPING IS ALLOWED AT LAKE PIRU and is limited to groups of eight (8) or less (family members from the same household). Personal watercrafts are allowed on the lake Monday through Friday. For more information, visit ExploreLakePiru.com or call (805) 521-1500. United Water Conservation District (United) is interested in hearing about your recreation visit to Lake Piru. Your participation is important to us and will help us to provide quality recreation for everyone. Lake Piru Reasoner Boat Ramp PIRU CREEK WHITEWATER BOATING Opportunities for whitewater rafting and kayaking on Piru Creek below the Santa Felicia Dam are available, depending on water conditions and releases from Lake Piru. CHECK FOR UPDATES WATER SURFACE ELEVATION LEVEL Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, feet GRAPH COURTESY OF THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DOCUMENTS & INFORMATION UPDATE: Register for the Lake Piru Splash Dash 5K Run – POSTPONED TO FALL 2020 Forms/Applications Policies/Guidelines Penalties/Citations LOCATION FILMING/PHOTOGRAPHY Lake Piru Filming/Photography Requirements & Rates Lake Piru Film Permit Application EVENTS Lake Piru Fishing Tournament Guidelines & Application Lake Piru Special Event Guidelines & Permit Application PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST Follow Us on Lake Piru Proposed Water Conservation Release Schedule Below Santa Felicia Dam Updated: August 2020 Visit USGS Water Resources VIEW LATEST RELEASE SCHEDULE Freeman Diversion Tour Group Join us for a tour of the Freeman Diversion Facility, an important part of the District’s water supply portfolio. The facility was built by UWCD in 1991 to enhance recharge of local groundwater basins by diverting Santa Clara River flow. The facility is comprised of a concrete dam, a fish ladder, a screened fishbay, a downstream migrant trap, various canals and spreading grounds. For information about tours, call (805) 525-4431. Quagga Mussels Quagga mussels are a problem at lakes across California, including Lake Piru Reservoir. The invasive species are extremely destructive, clogging pipes used for drinking water, irrigation and hydropower, and necessitating extensive containment efforts. They also block boat motors and harm native fish by altering the habitat and the food web. After quagga mussels were discovered in Lake Piru in 2013, UWCD developed a Monitoring and Control Plan to contain the infestation. As part of that plan, the District instituted a strict inspection policy for all watercraft entering and leaving Lake Piru. Quagga Mussel Resources: Molluscicide Treatment Pilot Study Investigation of Treatment Options on Quagga Mussels Lower River System Quagga Mussel Control Study Presentation Quagga Mussel Monitoring & Control Presentation QUAGGA MUSSEL BOATING INSPECTIONS UWCD inspects all boats entering and exiting Lake Piru to limit the spread of quagga mussels. Failure to undergo an inspection prior to launch may result in a citation. Boaters should download and print the Lake Piru Vessel Inspection Permit Application. Until further notice Lake Piru has suspended its joint AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species) tagging program with Castaic and Pyramid Lakes and will not be tagging any vessels leaving Lake Piru. We do not anticipate that it will impact our ability to provide recreation services to the visiting public. For more information, contact the Lake Piru Park Services Officer station at (805) 317-8990 or United Water’s main office at (805) 525-4431. Boats that spend just a few hours in the water are still at risk for picking up and transporting mussels that may be attached to aquatic weeds. Follow this Basic Inspection and Cleaning Check List for All Boats to minimize the spread. Cleaning Personal Watercraft Cleaning Kayaks, Canoes and Inflatable Rafts Cleaning Dive Gear INSPECTION PERMIT INSPECTION CHECKLIST For more information on Quagga Mussels, visit California Department of Boating and Waterways or California Department of Fish and Wildlife. QUAGGA MUSSEL WORKSHOP The public workshop was designed to educate stakeholders about quagga mussel prevention and UWCD’s Monitoring and Control Plan. “Don’t Move a Mussel” is an informative video from Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Birds in and around UCWD Property United Water Conservation District’s Saticoy Spreading Grounds is a prime spot for seeing birds and migratory waterfowl such as mallards, great blue herons, red-tailed hawks and more. The District, which uses the ponds to replenish groundwater, allows public access for bird watching between dawn and 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to dusk. Those wishing to visit the property must review the rules and complete and return a waiver form. Visitors are also required to notify the District by email at birding@unitedwater.org or by calling (805) 525-4431 before EACH visit. For more information, contact us as birding@unitedwater.org or (805) 525-4431. Saticoy Spreading Grounds Bird Watching Rules Bird Watching Waiver Form VIEW BIRD PHOTO GALLERY United Water Conservation District 1701 North Lombard Street, Suite 200 Oxnard CA, 93030 Phone: (805) 525-4431 | Fax: (805) 525-2661 Select Language Arabic Chinese (Simplified) Dutch English French German Italian Portuguese Russian Spanish We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 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