Note on Lake Capacity

Each day, the LA County Sheriff’s office sets a maximum number of boats that can be safely launched on Pyramid Lake at any one time.  These limits are typically 50 jet skis and 150 boats, though these limits vary based on a number of conditions.  Once these lake limits are hit, which can occur very early on busy weekend day, boats and jet skis will only be allowed to enter Emigrants Landing when one leaves.

Emigrant Landing Day Use Area and Boat Ramp

Open for day-use only — hours vary through the season, check sidebar on the right for details.   During the summer, last boat launch at 4 pm, boats must be on trailer by 6 pm, and gates close at 7 pm. Emigrant Landing is the only area open for boat launching and picnicking on this lake.    Emigrant landing has substantial parking for picnickers and fishermen but there is a capacity limit on the lake for boats which may cause a delay entering the park on certain busy weekends.

This lake offers picnic areas (including 5 unique sites that are accessible only by boat), courtesy docks and a ramp leading from Parking Lot A to an accessible fishing site.

For 2010:  Visitors will be happy to know that the US Forest Service and the Department of Water Resources have substantially rebuilt the water supply system for the park, increasing its capacity and reliability.

Los Alamos Campground

93 sites (no hookups). Bathrooms with flush toilets.  Potable water and dump station free to overnight guests. RV’s to 26 feet in stub sites but there are several very popular pull-through sites as well.  Group campsites available.  Location: Adjacent to Interstate 5, 20 miles north of Valencia. Take Smokey Bear exit, drive west and follow signs to campground. This is the closest campground to Pyramid Lake, although the campground is NOT located on the lake. A boat launch ramp is located at the lake. For additional information: (661) 248-6725.