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Lake Piru

Lake Piru, Reservoir in Ventura County, California.

Description

Lake Piru is a man-made reservoir covering approximately 1,240 acres with a maximum depth of 130 feet, nestled within the Topatopa Mountains and Los Padres National Forest in Ventura County.

History

The reservoir was created in 1955 through the construction of the Santa Felicia Dam on Piru Creek, serving as part of the United Water Conservation District's water management system established in 1950.

Culture

Lake Piru has served as a filming location for various television series including Supernatural and Malcolm in the Middle, as well as the NSYNC music video Bye Bye Bye.

Practical

The Lake Piru Recreation Area features 238 campsites with water and electric hookups, a full-service marina with 66 boat slips, and prohibits swimming following safety incidents in 2020.

Did you know?

Lake Piru is the only lake in Ventura County with a permanent swimming ban, implemented after multiple drowning incidents including the tragic death of actress Naya Rivera.

Location
Elevation above the sea
318 m
GPS coordinates
34.47400,-118.75200
Latest update
December 12, 2025 20:49

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