Water Activities
- Recreational boating is available at Elizabeth Lake and Pyramid Lake in the forest’s Los Angeles Gateway District. Elizabeth allows non-motorized boating. Pyramid has facilities for motorized and non-motorized boating from multiple locations and allows water skiing and jet skiing as well. They are operated by LA County Parks & Rec.
- Boating is not allowed at Crystal Lake.
- Recreational swimming is available at two areas of Pyramid Lake. Swimming is not allowed at Crystal Lake.
- Littlerock Dam is closed.
Quagga Mussel
Over the past several years, Southern California has been invaded by the Quagga Mussel, a major threat to the reservoir and to the entire Palmdale Water District water system and recreational use of the reservoir. Such an infestation could significantly increase customer water bills.
The Quagga Mussel moves from place to place in a microscopic form via boats, kayaks, canoes, trailers, motors, boating and swimming equipment, and even boots. It can live out of water for 10 days or more. Inspections and treatment are costly and can be ineffective.
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Beartrap Picnic Site
Site Closed
Picnic Site
Elizabeth Lake Day-Use Area
Site Open
General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!Lake Elizabeth can sometimes be full of water and sometimes completely dry. It is a small lake formed in a…
Emigrant Landing Picnic Site
Site Open
For recreation information, contact the Pyramid Lake Recreation Office at 661-295-7155. Lake is subject to closures due to heavy rains or flash flood warnings. For information regarding the Vista…
Frenchman's Flat Day Use Area
Site Open
Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips. The 2,200-acre Frenchman’s Flat standard…
Los Alamos Campground
Site Open
General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears.…
Serrano Picnic Site
Site Open
This site is managed by a concessionaire. For more Information, please visit: https://water.ca.gov/What-We-Do/Recreation/Pyramid-Lake-RecreationPicnic site only accessible by boat.Be Bear…
Spanish Point Picnic Site
Site Closed
This site is managed by a concessionaire. For more Information, please visit: https://water.ca.gov/What-We-Do/Recreation/Pyramid-Lake-RecreationPicnic site only accessible by boat.Be Bear…
Stoneyvale Picnic Site
Site Open
General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears.…
Switzer Picnic Site
Site Open
Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips.
Tincup Picnic Site
Site Temporarily Closed
This site is managed by a concessionaire. For more Information, please visit: https://water.ca.gov/What-We-Do/Recreation/Pyramid-Lake-RecreationBe Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the…