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Recreation Region: Lytle Creek - Cajon Pass Recreation Area
Lost Lake Day Use Area
Lost Lake is a unique natural lake created by the San Andreas Fault and is fed by deep natural springs.
Although the lake has not been stocked with fish for many years, people still try their luck and toss a line in. Many visit the lake to picnic along the banks.
There are also opportunities for bird watching.
Current Conditions
3/15/2025, wood/charcoal fires or barbecues are allowed in Forest Service provided rings/grills. Gas/Propane appliances are permitted with a valid CA Campfire permit. NOT PERMITTED: ground fires or building of rock-fire-rings anywhere on Southern CA Forests.
General Information
DAY USE ONLY - Sunrise to Sunset
- No wood fires, charcoal bbqs, or charcoal stove allowed outside agency provided fire-ring
- No ground fires or building of rock-fire-rings permitted anywhere on Southern CA Forests!
- Dogs MUST be on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. [36 CFR 261.16(j)]
- Pack It In/Pack It Out. Pack out what you pack in and Leave no Trace!
Address: 1209 Lytle Creek Road Lytle Creek, CA 92358
Phone: (909) 382-2851
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday & Tuesday Closed
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.271111
Longitude: -117.464167
Elevation
2782
Directions
Swarthout Canyon Road, west of Old Cajon Blvd in Cajon Pass.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
