Lake Sherwood, California
Reservoir Gated lakeside community and reservoir in Southern California
A private reservoir in Southern California’s suburban hills, known for country-club facilities, a marina and occasional film-location history; visitors generally come for golf, boating and local events.
Lake Sherwood is a small reservoir and private lakeside community in southern California, United States. It functions primarily as a residential and recreational water body within a suburban setting.
Shoreline development includes private homes, a golf and country-club facility and private docks; the lake and surrounding hills are often used for private recreation and occasional filming. Public access is limited compared with larger public lakes.
The lake was formed when a dam impounded local streams to create a recreational reservoir; over time the shoreline developed into a private residential community and country club. The area has also been used for motion-picture locations.
Lake Sherwood lies in southern Ventura County/Los Angeles County boundary area in southern California, near the communities of Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village and within roughly an hour’s drive of central Los Angeles depending on traffic.
- Access and development: Primarily a private residential lake and community, with limited public access and several properties and a country club on its shores.
What to See #
- Lake Sherwood community: A private gated community and residential shoreline with a golf and country-club facility serving local residents and members.
How to Get to Lake Sherwood, California #
Lake Sherwood is a small, largely private lakeside community west of the San Fernando Valley; the fastest way to reach it is by car. From US‑101 near Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village follow local roads (Lake Sherwood Drive and adjacent connectors) into the neighborhood-it’s only a short drive from Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village. Public transit is limited and much of the lake area is within gated private property, so check access restrictions before visiting.
Tips for Visiting Lake Sherwood, California #
- Lake Sherwood is largely a private, gated community-public shoreline access is very limited, so plan to view the lake from public roads and designated viewpoints rather than expecting a public beach or boat launch.
- If you want closer access, arrange it through a property resident, rental with lake privileges, or a community event; avoid attempting to enter private roads on foot or by car.
- For photos and a quieter experience drive the perimeter at dawn or dusk when light on the water is best and neighborhood traffic is lowest.
Best Time to Visit Lake Sherwood, California #
Go in spring or fall for mild weather and fewer crowds; summer is busiest and warmest for water recreation.
Weather & Climate near Lake Sherwood, California #
Lake Sherwood, California's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 89 mm of rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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