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Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
This park is mostly known for being home to the crystal blue Castaic Lake, a 320,000-acre body of water located in the Sierra Pelona Mountains.
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Castaic Lake State Recreation Area Details
This park is mostly known for being home to the crystal blue Castaic Lake, a 320,000-acre body of water located in the Sierra Pelona Mountains. However, it also features over 11,000-acres of park and forest. There are plenty of water and land-based activities to participate in during your stay. Swimming, fishing, boating, jet-skiing, sailing, and kayaking are all possible on the lake, especially in the warmer months and summer weekends. You can also go hiking, horseback riding, and camping along the shores, or sunbathing and relaxing along the beaches.
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