Boat Ramps Nearby
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There's no public boat ramp or launch inside Simi Valley that we know of. The closest is Reseda Park and Recreation Center Boat Ramp in Santa Clarita, about 15 miles away.
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Boat ramps near Simi Valley
- 15 mi Reseda Park and Recreation Center Boat Ramp Santa Clarita Boat ramp
- 17 mi Malibu Pier Malibu Fishing pier
- 18 mi Beilenson Park / Lake Balboa Park Launch Ramp Los Angeles Boat ramp
- 19 mi Lagoon Launch Ramp Castaic Boat ramp
- 19 mi Fishing Pier in Castaic Castaic Fishing pier
- 20 mi Main Launch Ramp Castaic Boat ramp
- 20 mi West Ramp Road Castaic Boat ramp
- 20 mi Boat Launch Ramp in Castaic Castaic Boat ramp
- 22 mi Hansen Dam Aquatic Center Boat Ramp Los Angeles Boat ramp
- 22 mi Hansen Dam Recreation Lake Los Angeles Fishing pier
What the area around Simi Valley offers on the water
| Boat ramps | 7 |
|---|---|
| Fishing piers and access | 3 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Castaic Lake, Castaic Lagoon, Hansen Dam Recreation Lake, Reseda Lake, Kellers Shelter, Lake Balboa.
Full lists for Castaic Lake.
California rules to know
- On a public pier in California you can fish without a license, but limits still apply.
- Since Jan 1, 2025 every operator of a motorized vessel, regardless of age, must carry a California Boater Card (rental and licensed captains exempt).
- Boats used in fresh water must display a Quagga and Zebra Mussel Fee sticker ($16, valid up to two years) next to the registration sticker.
For closures and rules check California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
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Where is the closest boat ramp to Simi Valley, CA?
We don't know of a launch inside Simi Valley itself. The closest is Reseda Park and Recreation Center Boat Ramp in Santa Clarita, about 15 miles away in a straight line. Others nearby: Malibu Pier (Malibu, 17 miles), Beilenson Park / Lake Balboa Park Launch Ramp (Los Angeles, 18 miles) and Lagoon Launch Ramp (Castaic, 19 miles).
How many public boat ramps and launches are near Simi Valley?
We list 10 or more within about 40 miles.
Know a launch we don't list yet? Tell us and we'll add it.