Matilija Lake Matilija Lake is a water feature in Ventura County and has an elevation of 1129 feet. A 46-year-old Ventura man died after reportedly falling over the Matilija Dam early last Friday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. The gate is closed and locked. It is a scenic hike through Matilija Creek with many great turtle ponds, swimming holes, and two waterfalls. The ruins of the Matilija Hot Springs resort are about to be demolished as officials debate whether some could have been saved after the Thomas Fire. Greg Casperson The 9-mile (14.5 km) trail to Matilija Falls has an elevation gain of 950 ft (290 m) and is moderate to difficult. Anyone wants direction to this place. Accessibility: There is a paved road all the way to the hot springs. The resort/swimming pool is downstream from the Matilija Lake dam. Matilija Falls, a multi-tiered waterfall known for its swimming holes, is located deep in the wilderness at the end of a difficult 9-mile (14 km) roundtrip hike. Matilija Lake is situated nearby to Matilija Springs, close to Matilija Dam. Enter into Ecotopoia compound and park in the designated parking area. GPS Matilija Canyon road (first road north of the lake in map, Google map names it 5N13), not Matilija Road which is blocked and south of the lake. The correct road requires 40 degree uphill as soon as you turn off Hwy 33. A mile or so, before Matilija Canyon Road on Highway 33, is a road that goes to the resort/swimming pool and the dam. Spent the other weekend jumping, swimming, blazing and pounding beers at Matilija Lake in Ojai California. In back of the store sprang a spring with high sulphur content, and across the road lay a swimming pool that featured shade where parents could relax while their children splashed in the pool. The trail descends back into the creekside sycamore and willow forest through a series of campsites, swimming holes and geologic marvels. In those days Matilija offered furnished cottages for $2 per day and $10 per week, though some visitors preferred a housekeeping tent for half the price. More information can be found here . Set odometer to zero as said before and go 2.7 – 2.8 miles. The swimming … Winding alongside and across Matilija Creek, careful observers can see foot-long native rainbow trout and rare western pond turtles. 1/25/21 UPDATE: Lake Casitas Recreation Area (LCRA) is NOW OPEN to camping on a limited capacity. Casitas Municipal Water District, CA Turn left and go to 2566 Matilija Canyon Road. Here is a clearer note. This would be a left turn, if driving northbound on Highway 33 (AKA: Maricopa Higway) I’m uncertain as to the name of the road. The jump spots are on the side facing the lake, they range from 20 to 50 feet and I have yet to hit bottom. 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