• (November 1^st through April 30^th ) 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• (May 1^st through October 31^st) (Closed Christmas Day)

Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area is nestled at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains and is considered one of the many hidden jewels of Southern California.  This 836-acre facility boasts a serene 70-acre lake with year-round fishing and non-motorized watercraft usage.  During the summer months, the recreational area highlights a five-acre chlorinated swim beach and the unique Water Play Area.   The facility is home to many protected native plants and animals.   The Nature Center is operated and staffed by volunteers of the San Gabriel Mountains Regional Conservancy offering educational, interpretive and walking tours throughout the year.

Large picnic areas are available for group, family and company picnics.  Smaller picnic areas are also available on a first come, first serve basis or by reservation.  To reserve a picnic area for your special event or to find out more about any of the activities below, please call the park office at (626) 334-1065.

Park Programs

• 1st and 3^rd Saturday of each month
• All Ages
• 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Fee: No Charge

The Friends of Santa Fe Dam’s Moonlight Fishing

• The last Friday of every month April through September
• All Ages Fee: $10.00 18 years and above $10.00 16 & 17 years Free Children (15 years and under)  

Santa Fe Dam Radio Control Model Airplane Group

• Fee: Varies All Ages
• For more information: Rich Arbogast, Secretary at: (626) 358-9394:

Bird Walks

• All Ages 3^rd Sunday of the month Fee: No Charge 8:00 a.m.