Vaquero Day Use and Beach Now open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays.

Vaquero Beach offers a wide sandy beach to relax and enjoy the sun. There are two beaches open during the summer season located at Emigrant Landing and Vaquero Day Use Area. Both areas offer a wide sandy beach to relax and enjoy the sun and have adjacent picnic areas with spectacular lake views.

Vaquero Day Use Area allows up to 12 foot car top non-motorized launching.

  • Use Fees

    Day Use
    Single Vehicle: $11
    Car Top Non Motorized Vessel: $8.00

  • Swim Wrist Band:  $2.00 per person
  • Information

    Park hours and information are available by calling (805) 434-1996.

  • Operating Hours
    Operating hours vary seasonally, but typically dawn to dusk.  Call Pyramid Lake at 661 295 7155 for exact hours.
  • Getting There
    Pyramid Lake is located next to Interstate 5 (take Smokey Bear exit), 20 miles north of Magic Mountain Amusement Park in Valencia, CA.
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