Simi Valley in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Robin Hood Lake

Corriganville

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 18, 2022

1. Robin Hood Lake Marker

Inscription.
Robin Hood Lake, also called Jungle Jim Lake, showcased Stunt Rock from which Jungle Jim (Johnny Weissmuller) would dive into the water.
To allow for underwater photography, a camera house was built and hidden under the bridge at the west end of the lake. All of the underwater sequences of the Jungle Jim Films were shot there.

Photos Provided by Greg Anderson.

Erected by Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, and Dylan Coty Eagle Scout Project 2022. (Marker Number 10.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 34° 16.027′ N, 118° 39.004′ W. Marker is in Simi Valley, California, in Ventura County. It can be reached from Smith Road half a mile east of Kuehner Drive, on the left when traveling east. Located in Corriganville Park, ¼-mile east of the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7001 Smith Rd, Simi Valley CA 93063, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

on Central Coast,

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 13 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Concrete Pool (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Campsite (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Susanna Pass Bridge (about 400 feet away); Canyon Rock (about 400 feet away); Blasting Holes (about 400 feet away); Trail Blazers Cave (about 500 feet away);

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Railroad Tunnel Mound (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vendetta Village (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Vendetta Village (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Apache (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Fort Apache (approx. ¼ mile away); Silvertown (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Silvertown (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Simi Valley.

Regarding Robin Hood Lake. Corriganville was a working film studio and movie ranch for outdoor location shooting, as well as a Western-themed tourist attraction, from 1937 to 1976. The ranch, originally owned by actor and stuntman Ray "Crash" Corrigan, is now a public park with hiking trails and picnic areas.

Robin Hood Lake and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 28, 2022

2. Robin Hood Lake and Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 18, 2022

3. Robin Hood Lake Marker

The original location, before being moved to the north side of the pool.

Stunt Rock and Robin Hood Lake image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 18, 2022

4. Stunt Rock and Robin Hood Lake

Underwater Windows for Cameras image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 18, 2022

5. Underwater Windows for Cameras

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,266 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 10, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on November 28, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 10, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.