Lake Piru is an
artificial lake located in
Los Padres National Forest of
Ventura County, California, created by the construction in 1955 of the
Santa Felicia Dam on
Piru Creek, which is a tributary of the
Santa Clara River. The Lake Piru Recreation Area, along the western shore, has about with various recreational facilities for camping, boating, fishing, swimming, and picnicking. The 238 campsites have water and electric hookup along with a snack bar. There are 66 boat slips with a full-service marina. The lake is situated downstream from
Pyramid Lake and can be accessed from Piru Canyon Road near the town of
Piru, California.