Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
đ Irwindale, CA
Large recreation area at Santa Fe Dam featuring swim areas, fishing docks, mountain bike trails connecting to Azusa Canyon, camping, canoe rentals, BBQ areas, and playgrounds. Annual and daily parking passes required.
Pretty, friendly animals. Even the geese, just dont chase any and your fine. Lots of parks and areas for families. Lots of parking. Not alot of swings. Seems many were removed inplace of some spinning hanging bars. Only set i saw were for todlers/babies. There is a beach and boat rental too. Fishing is calm. When i went it was after it rained. So no bites nor nibbles (need to cast out far into the deep). I saw other fishers having the exact same issue. No bites, not even nibbles. They stock trout, crab, bass, and tilapia i think. Summer they stock catfish and others. Heard that the last friday of the month is an overnight fishing day. You will have to buy the wristband but after you and your family can camp in your cars and fish over night. They have alot of things for the kids, from free gifts to games. I heard this from their staff but i cant wait to see it for myself.
đ Family Action Verdict
Best for active families with varied interests â cycling, fishing, swimming, and camping can all anchor the same visit. Toddlers and young children use the playground and beach area; older children and adults get the most from the trails and water activities.
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Lady Runt
5 months ago
âPretty, friendly animals. Even the geese, just dont chase any and your fine. Lots of parks and areas for families. Lots of parking. Not alot of swings. Seems many were removed inplace of some spinning hanging bars. Only set i saw were for todlers/babies. There is a beach and boat rental too. Fishing is calm. When i went it was after it rained. So no bites nor nibbles (need to cast out far into the deep). I saw other fishers having the exact same issue. No bites, not even nibbles. They stock trout, crab, bass, and tilapia i think. Summer they stock catfish and others. Heard that the last friday of the month is an overnight fishing day. You will have to buy the wristband but after you and your family can camp in your cars and fish over night. They have alot of things for the kids, from free gifts to games. I heard this from their staff but i cant wait to see it for myself.â
Raul Pavon
6 months ago
âThere's to bike paths for road and other bikes and there also trails for mountain biking can take you up to Azuza canyon lots of fun can canoe,fish and swim there at the dam also can picnic or BBQ there it's $15 to park there or $8 for handicap parkingâ
Reza A E
5 months ago
âGreat place for camping and outdoor events, exercise, bicke riding and more. We had CTTA Tow trucks event. SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER TO SAVE LIVES OF TOW TRUCK OPERATORS AND CALTRANS WORKERS. It was a great experience and event.â
Tricia Vargas
a month ago
âAbsolutely loved this place. It's peaceful. Lots of things to do. Restrooms are clean. I will definitely be coming back many more times!â
Reviews from Google
Overview
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area packs genuine outdoor variety: swimmers use the reservoir beach, mountain bikers connect to Azusa Canyon trails, anglers fish from designated docks, and campers book overnight sites with access to last-Friday-of-month nocturnal fishing events. The playground equipment skews toward toddlers with sparse swing options. Canoe and boat rentals operate on site. Parking costs have increased â an annual pass delivers value for regular visitors.
