Olive Grove Campground at Lake Piru is located 14 miles northeast of Fillmore in Ventura County. Visitors to Lake Piru enjoy waterskiing, fishing, and swimming. Boats less than 12 feet or greater than 26 feet are not permitted. However, kayaks and canoes are allowed in a designated area. And beginning in 2015, Lake Piru began permitting up to 50 jet skis on the lake. For shore-side recreation, the lake has a disc golf course.
Olive Grove Campground at Lake Piru is situated on the west shore of the lake near the designated swimming area, marina, and launch ramp. Managed by Parks Management Company, the campground has 234 closely grouped campsites. Some campsites have full hook-ups, others have only electric hook-ups. Tent sites are also available. Olive trees provide nice shade. A minimum 2-night stay is required, 3 nights on holiday weekends. Note: No alcohol is permitted at Lake Piru.
Lake Piru also has 2 Group Campsites
| Olive Grove Campground at Lake Piru Basics | |
|---|---|
| Olive Grove Campground at Lake Piru Location: | 4780 Piru Canyon Rd., Piru, CA; 14 miles northeast of Fillmore |
| Elevation: | 1,050 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Ventura - 55 miles Los Angeles - 64 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 238 |
| Open - Closed: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) included with standard fee
$5 per night each for up to 2 additional people |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1, extra vehicles $15 if space permits |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended, $2 per night |
| Information: | (805) 521-1500 |
| Reservations | |
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| Reservations available: | Olive Grove Campground at Lake Piru reservations are available for camping dates whenever campground is open, from one week to a year in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 40 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | none designated |
| Fees: (lower prices are off-season Oct.-Mar.) | Full hook-up sites $50 per night ($40 Oct.-Mar.)
Electric only $38 ($28) Tent sites $32 ($25) |
| Reservations: | Lake Piru Camping Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in 2:00 PM, or earlier if site is available. Check-out, 12:00 Noon |
| Olive Grove Campground at Lake Piru Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill |
| Campground: | restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, store, WiFi ($5 per day) |
| Showers: | Yes, fee |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Campground Map: | Olive Grove Campground Map
FH = Full hook-ups, E = Electric sites, White = tent sites Self-contained RVs may use tent sites |
| Attractions near Olive Grove Campground at Lake Piru: | At Lake Piru find a swim beach, marina, launch ramp, fishing, waterskiing, and children's play area. Enjoy Lake Piru Disc (Frisbee) Golf and Piru Motocross Park. |
| Additional Information: | Lake Piru |
Lake Piru has 2 group campsites. The first site can accommodate up to 50 people, the second up to 100 people. As with the main campground, there is a 2-night minimum stay. These are primitive camping areas with picnic tables and a large firepit.
Fees: Site #1 - $250 per night
Site #2 - $525 per night ($450 Oct.-March)
Reservations: (805) 521-1500
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.
Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
Lake Piru
For those staying at Olive Grove Campground near Lake Piru, there are plenty of choices for having fun.
Check Lake Piru Recreation Area for any campground updates.
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