Today In SCV History: June 26, 1972 - Upper Castaic Lake Opens for Swimming, Boating img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: June 26, 1972
Today In SCV History: June 26, 1972 - Upper Castaic Lake Opens for Swimming, Boating
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Today In SCV History: June 26, 1972
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 06/26/2026 11:17am
Article Summary:
**June 26, 1972: Upper Castaic Lake Opens to the Public, Launching a New Era of Recreation in Santa Clarita Valley**
Upper Castaic Lake opened to the public on June 26, 1972, following completion of Castaic Dam as part of California’s State Water Project, quickly drawing eager boaters to the new reservoir. The project transformed the region, submerging historic ranch land and uncovering significant Native American artifacts before the area was flooded. More than 50 years later, Castaic Lake remains a major recreational destination, offering boating, fishing, swimming and other outdoor activities across nearly 30 miles of shoreline.
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Date: 06/26/2026 11:17am
Article Summary:
**June 26, 1972: Upper Castaic Lake Opens to the Public, Launching a New Era of Recreation in Santa Clarita Valley**
Upper Castaic Lake opened to the public on June 26, 1972, following completion of Castaic Dam as part of California’s State Water Project, quickly drawing eager boaters to the new reservoir. The project transformed the region, submerging historic ranch land and uncovering significant Native American artifacts before the area was flooded. More than 50 years later, Castaic Lake remains a major recreational destination, offering boating, fishing, swimming and other outdoor activities across nearly 30 miles of shoreline.
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