Outdoor Adventures: Top 5 Things to Do at Lake Casitas

Looking for a place for your next outdoor adventure? Lake Casitas with endless amount of things to do is here to serve you.



Outdoor Adventures: Top 5 Things to Do at Lake Casitas

Big hand-made lake surrounded by magnificent trees and green lawns entices visitors to the southern part of California. Nestled in steep, rugged hills, Lake Casitas is a manifestation of serenity and beauty. Lush greenery embraces the lake from all sides. At the far end, dense forest scattered over the hill, descends to the lake. Small island boldly arises in the middle of Lake Casitas challenging water-sport enthusiasts to apply their strength and reach it by boats or kayaks. Numerous hiking trails lead adventure seekers into the wilderness, impressing them with spectacular scenery. Uneven terrain of the location emboldens sightseers to assess their physical endurance through variety of activities. To further encourage your outdoor adventures, let me show you top 5 things to do at Lake Casitas.

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HERE ARE THE 5 BEST OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY AT LAKE CASITAS:

Camping

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When I think of living in a camp, great wilderness surrounded by mountains comes to my mind. While Lake Casitas cannot be described as an untapped territory, it, in no way, gives in to renowned campgrounds of the country. Home to over 400 site, the lake boasts splendid lakeside sites. Moreover, there are ample hillside sites with panoramic views over the glittering water surface and quiet sites, clustering among the trees. Designated picnic areas with picnic tables and fire rings, shower houses with bathrooms, and a small grocery store boost confidence even in first-time campers. Furthermore, Lake Casitas has fenced storage facility for recreational vehicles such as boats, canoes, and kayaks, which brings us to our second activity.

Boating, Canoeing, and Kayaking

Since Lake Casitas’ waters are used for drinking purposes, any direct human contact with water is prohibited. The only way to conquer the inviting lake is by boating, kayaking, canoeing, or rowing. Sparkling water beneath, blue sky above, and the towering hills around… What can be better than this to enjoy a day in nature combining it with some fun exercises? Choose your favorite water vehicle and picture yourself on one of the international teams competing here for gold medals during the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Hiking at Lake Casitas

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It is not hard to imagine that this rugged terrain provides amazing hiking opportunities. Pretty much every day of the year is perfect for this outdoor activity. Put on your running shoes, grab a friend or unleash your dog and let him run by your side, tune into your favorite beats, and venture on an exciting adventure of exploring Lake Casitas.

Fishing

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Is fishing your ultimate pastime? Then get excited! Lake Casitas with its premier fishing locations offers excellent opportunity for this activity. Deep waters of the lake filled with abundance of freshwater fish allure beginners and expert fishermen alike. All year round, the anglers and fishers have a chance to challenge themselves in catching the record fish. On top of that, night fishing until 11 p.m. is permitted on selected weekends. For all fishing enthusiasts here, you hardly find any better place for your favorite activity.

Water Adventure

Do you like summer, but cannot tolerate Southern California heat? Consider looking for an escape in the Casitas Water Adventure. Open during the summer months, the water park pleases visitors with two distinct water playground and cool water rides. Find refuge in any shady spot while watching children playing in the jungle gym with waterfalls, bridges, and slides; or follow your little ones and join them in the splashing water adventure. Either way, good time is guaranteed!

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The beautiful scenery and plenty of things to do at Lake Casitas are good reasons to add this place to your list of must-do outdoor adventures. Whether it is a one-day getaway or a short camping trip, the lake promises some unforgettable memories and experiences.

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14 Comments

  1. caroline flowers
    October 27, 2017 / 8:07 am

    This looks like a great adventure!
    Have a happy weekend!
    Xx Caroline

    • Zhanna
      Author
      November 1, 2017 / 7:34 am

      Thank you Caroline!

  2. Agness of Fit Travelling
    October 27, 2017 / 12:17 pm

    All of these adventures seem like lots of fun, especially fishing. Have you tried fishing, Zhanna?

    • Zhanna
      Author
      November 1, 2017 / 7:34 am

      Yes, I did when I was a kid. But I gave it up because I am so not good at it πŸ™‚

  3. Susie @ Mile High Dreamers
    October 29, 2017 / 2:55 pm

    All of our favorite things to do in one place! This looks like a beautiful place to hike and to camp. I definitely don’t mind having some people around when we camp haha (chalk that one up to my overactive imagination). I would love to run around this lake too! So pretty!

    • Zhanna
      Author
      November 1, 2017 / 7:32 am

      Susie! πŸ™‚ You guys definitely need to come to Southern California next time and explore it. Hiking is amazing here πŸ™‚

  4. Becky
    October 29, 2017 / 8:41 pm

    This looks amazing! And doing some kayaking there seems like a lot of fun! Loving your pictures πŸ™‚

    • Zhanna
      Author
      November 1, 2017 / 7:30 am

      Thank you Becky! I agree, any water sport there is a good idea πŸ™‚

  5. Katya
    October 31, 2017 / 2:48 am

    This is really a complete list of fun activities to do at Lake Casitas. I think nothing is better than camping and just feeling the nature. Fantastic photos dear.

    • Zhanna
      Author
      November 1, 2017 / 7:29 am

      Thank you Katya! Camping and hiking are just what you need to recharge and be with the nature πŸ™‚

  6. Zhanna
    Author
    November 1, 2017 / 7:33 am

    And so beautiful at the same time πŸ™‚

  7. December 15, 2017 / 4:09 pm

    All shots are so cool. I enjoy boating always. One of my top fave πŸ™‚

    • Zhanna
      Author
      December 17, 2017 / 8:03 pm

      Oh, then you would definitely enjoy this place. πŸ™‚

  8. December 15, 2017 / 4:09 pm

    All shots are so cool. I enjoy boating always. One of my top fave πŸ™‚

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