About Leo Carrillo State Park

Famous Malibu-area park with 1.5 miles of scenic beach for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, surf fishing and beachcombing, as well as reefs, tide pools and coastal caves to explore.

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The park is located 28 miles northwest of Santa Monica on the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1.)

EV Information

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Overnight Facilities

  • RV Access
  • En route Campsites
  • Tent Camping
  • Hike-and-Bike Campsites
  • Remote Camping
  • RV Dump Station
Other Facilities

  • Camp Store
  • Parking
  • Restrooms / Showers
  • Restrooms
  • Outdoor Showers
  • Drinking Water Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Boating

  • Boating
Day-Use Activities & Facilities

  • Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
  • Beach Area
  • Swimming
  • Vista Point
  • Nature & Wildlife Viewing
  • Windsurfing/Surfing
  • Interpretive Exhibits
  • Exhibits and Programs
  • Fishing
  • Env. Learning/Visitor Center
  • Picnic Areas
  • Family Programs
  • Geocaching
Trail Use

  • Hiking Trails
Camp Store
  • Leo Carillo Camp Store
Camping Equipment and Set Up

Red Flag Warning!

Park Closures due to Red Flag Warning in effect Saturday November 7th 

Parks within Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area are closed.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning based on weather and fuel conditions.

This closure applies to lands managed by California State Parks, National Park Service, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority.

https://www.weather.gov/lox/

California State Parks Angeles District Posted Order - Red Flag Closure:

During a Red Flag Warning, all riding and hiking trails, fire roads, and undeveloped portions of Angeles District State Parks are closed to public use.

Closed Areas:
  • Riding and hiking trails
  • Fire roads
  • Undeveloped areas
Please do not enter or use these areas while the Red Flag Closure is in effect.

For more information: Park Closure Protocols During Red Flag Warnings
Department of Parks Recreation - Angeles District Posted Order: Red Flag Closure

We appreciate your understanding and ongoing commitment to public safety. 

Campground Information

Anything relating to Campground Reservations:

contact Reserve California online or 1-800-444-7275.

Firewood Policy:  Burning firewood, Duraflame, and charcoal briquettes is allowed in the fire rings only when fire level permits.  Check the sign near the entrance kiosk for the day's fire level.

Showers:  The park has only token-operated showers. The token machines accept ONLY one dollar bills. Change for larger bills is not available at this time.

Electrical Hookup AMP details:  20 AMP, 30 AMP, 50 AMP (all 3 are present where hookups are)

For camp host opportunity inquiries, email angelescamphost@parks.ca.gov.

ATTENTION: Trailers may be rented and delivered to the park only through Camping Adventures Rentals, the sole authorized RV delivery business for this state park. Rentals from other businesses may be denied entry, leaving you without accommodation. Contact Camping Adventures Rentals at (805) 797-7460 or visit Camping Adventures Rentals.

School Field Trips

Thank you for your interest in a field trip to Leo Carrillo State Park! We offer two options for your school to experience the park: 

  1. Self-guided field trip: Bring your students to our parks for a self-guided field trip. Please contact us for more information at Malibu.FieldTrips@parks.ca.gov and fill out this form
  2. Guided field trips: State Park Staff and volunteers lead students on a guided field trip exploring the park. For more information about this guided field trip and to sign up, please go to this website. 

Guidelines for all field trips: 

  1. Reservations, made at least 1 month in advance, are required. Approved K-12 schools may have parking fees waived. 
  2. Teachers are strongly encouraged to visit the park prior to their program to orient themselves. 
  3. Chaperone ratio of 1:10 is required

Special Events and Filming

Special Event Information

Please email the Special Event Coordinator at malibu.specialevents@parks.ca.gov for the most up-to-date pricing, guidelines, and availability.

Filming Permits

If you would like to perform commercial or student filming or photography at the park, you need to contact the State Park film permit coordinator at (818) 880-0358.