General Regulations

For additional information on the Lake Casitas Recreation Area go to https://www.casitaswater.org/recreation and select a topic from the Quick Links.

To view the current ordinance containing the rules and regulations of the Lake Casitas Recreation Area go to https://www.drivecms.com/uploads/casitaswater.org/Ordinance%2017-01%20Signed%20Copy-071217.pdf

Lake Casitas is a domestic drinking water reservoir. Body contact of any kind with lake water and waterways flowing into Lake Casitas is prohibited. Body contact by any person, child or pet includes, but is not limited to, wading or swimming. Not permitted: canoes, kayaks, paddle boards & inflatables of any type.

Upon entry to the Park, please be prepared to verify the name of the person who made the reservation and the site number. If you have multiple reservations, permits will be distributed in the order of arrival as described in the reservation notes.

• Minors camping in the Recreation Area must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Check-In Time: 2:00 pm Check-Out Time: 12:00 noon.
• Latest Entry: 10:00pm. Please be mindful of your neighbors when setting up during quiet hours.
• Quiet Hours: 10:00pm to 8:00am. Please be courteous to your fellow campers. Limit noise from radios, generators and group activities which sound much louder after sundown.
• ATTENTION BOATERS! - Due to the potential threat of invasive species, Lake Casitas has RESTRICTED ACCESS TO ALL VESSELS entering the park. All vessels must be inspected and complete a 35-day quarantine before being allowed access to the lake. Boat rentals are also available. For the most current information, please call (805) 649-2233.
• Tents and Plastic Pools are not allowed in any landscaped, irrigated areas. Pools or other similar items may be set up in non-irrigated areas after prior approval from Park Staff
• The Speed Limit is 15 MPH on the main park road and 5 MPH in all campgrounds, picnic areas, and parking lots. Additionally, all applicable sections of the California Vehicle Code apply. Safety belt use is mandatory. Passenger transport in truck beds is prohibited.
• Pets must be kept on a leash of 6 feet or less, under the supervision and immediate control of a responsible party at all times.
• They may not be left unattended outside a tent, camping unit or enclosed vehicle. Pets are not allowed within 50 feet of the lake shoreline or streams. Dogs are allowed on vessels.

Reservation Policies

Your reservation covers the nights for campsites listed on your confirmation notification which includes a camping permit for one (1) vehicle for each campsite. The permit will be given to the first vehicle that arrives for check-in.

Upon arrival, fees will be charged for a second additional vehicle, cabled and tagged vessels and/or pets. These charges are not included in your initial reservation.

Camping permits are non-transferable and valid only for the vehicle/unit for which the permit is originally issued. Camping permits in Group and Overflow areas are issued as primary vehicles only. Please refer to the Public Use Fees for specific pricing.

A maximum of eight (8) persons and two (2) vehicles are allowed per site. 2nd vehicle at an additional cost.

Tents are permitted in a hook-up site ONLY if it's secondary to a motorhome or trailer.

Tents are not permitted on any irrigated grass areas. 

Indian is the only park with hook-ups (water & electric) that tents can be in without requiring a motorhome or trailer. Campgrounds Angler, Bass, Egret, and Fox all require a motorhome or trailer.

Minimum Stay Requirement

• A 2-night minimum (Friday and Saturday) is required for weekends.
• A 3-4 night minimum may be required for some holiday weekends.
• Weekend and holiday minimums cannot be split up.

Early Departure

• Notice of cancellation due to early departure received prior to noon on the day of departure will receive a refund of camp fees for the remaining reserved nights, subject to the 2, 3, or 4-night minimum stay.
• Notice of cancellation due to early departure received after noon on the day of departure will receive a refund of camp fees beginning the day after notification is received, subject to the 2, 3, or 4-night minimum stay.
• All vehicle tags & passes must be turned in to Park Staff prior to early departure.
• All requests are subject to park approval & are not guaranteed.
• For information and/or assistance in resolving camping issues please contact guestservices@casitaswater.com or call 805-649-1122

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation notices received before 48 hours in advance of check-in time (2:00 p.m. of arrival date) will receive a refund of camp fees minus the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee ($6 per site).

Cancellation notices received 24-48 hours in advance of check-in time (2:00 p.m. of arrival date) will receive a refund of camp fees minus the non-refundable reservation fee and a cancellation fee (25% of the total reservation)

Cancellation notices received less than 24 hours in advance of check-in time (2:00 p.m. of arrival date) will receive a refund of camp fees minus the non-refundable reservation fee and a cancellation fee (50% of the total reservation)

NO REFUNDS will be made due to inclement weather.

Where applicable, refund are processed upon receipt of a completed LCRA Refund Request Form. No cash refunds will be made.

Change/Transfer Policy

A $6 transfer fee per site will be charged at the time of transfer.

Reservation transfer requests must be received 24 hours in advance of check-in time (2:00 p.m. of arrival date) and can be made to a specific future date not more than 180 days from the date of transfer.

Reservation transfer requests received after 24 hours prior to check-in time (2:00 p.m. of arrival date) can be made to a specific future date not more than 180 days from the date of transfer, subject to the following:

• If the reservation starts with a 2, 3, or 4-night minimum stay, those nights will not be transferred. Any additional nights will be eligible for transfer.
• For reservations not subject to the 2, 3, or 4-night minimum stay, the first night will not be transferred. Any additional nights will be eligible for transfer.

Select Available Nights

To select nights for your camping reservation, click on an active check-in date for the desired campsite. Then select the last night of your stay. Your reservation will be highlighted and your check-out date is indicated on the next date.

Use the Calendar or links to change the date range of the list.

Select Multiple Campsites

Using this view, you can select more than one campsite, as well as multiple check-in and check-out dates, on the same reservation. This allows you to assemble a longer reservation from more than one campsite - helpful during the busy season. You can also reserve multiple sites for your group to accommodate varying arrivals or departures.

Consecutive Nights Required

You may select any number of campsites and dates as long as your reservation is no longer than 14 nights and all dates are consecutive or overlap.

Reserving campsites with separate date ranges, such as over two different weekends with unreserved dates in between, requires making separate reservations. You can complete one reservation and use the Make Another Reservation button in the confirmation stage to easily make additional reservations.

Rates & Descriptions

The nightly rate for each campsite is displayed by date and individual site. Note that rates are subject to change based on availability and season.

The quoted rate for each night does not include taxes or the reservation fee.

Information on each campsite is displayed by selecting the campsite name in the left column.