Leo Carrillo Park Campground
Los Angeles County

Leo Carrillo State  Park, Los Angeles County, California
Leo Carrillo State  Park, Los Angeles County, California

Leo Carrillo Park Campground
Los Angeles County


Leo Carrillo State Park Campground

Leo Carrillo State Park Campground is northwest of Malibu's popular Zuma Beach. Carrillo State Park consists of a cluster of pocket beaches off the Pacific Coast Highway. Although the steeply sloped beaches make them dangerous for inexperienced swimmers, the area is still popular for sun bathing, beach strolling, picnicking, surfing, fishing, diving, and kiteboarding.

Leo Carrillo State Park Campground features 130 campsites which can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. The campground has hot showers, a camp store, and a campfire center. Electrical hook-ups for some sites were added in 2015-16. Campsites are well shaded by oaks and offer more privacy than most beach campgrounds to the south. A trail from the campground leads down to the beach. There is also has a Group Camp off the north end of the campground and a Hike & Bike site at the south end.

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Leo Carrillo State Park Campground Basics
Location: 35000 Pacific Coast Highway, north of Zuma Beach in Malibu
Camping Season: Open year-round
Number of Sites: 130
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2 (one driven and one towed)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by: California State Parks
Leo Carrillo State Park Information: (310) 457-8143

Reservations for Leo Carrillo State Park Campground
Reservations available up to 6 months in advance of arrival date
Maximum Vehicle Length: 31 feet
Accessible Sites: #2, 4, 33, 57, 79, 119
Favorite Campsites: #21, 37, 38, 40, 41, 44, 54, 55, 56, 57 (accessible site), 59, 125, 131, 139
Campground Map: Leo Carrillo State Park Campground Map
Fees: Standard sites: $45 per night
Electric hook-up sites: $60
Hike & Bike site $10
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Leo Carrillo State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-out, Check-in: Noon, 2 PM

Leo Carrillo Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring, some sites with electric hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water, campfire center, store
Showers: Hot showers
Dump Station: Yes
Nearby Attractions: Nature Trail, North Beach and South Beach along with multiple other beaches, Junior Rangers, campfire programs, visitor center, surfing, kiteboarding, diving, fishing, Malibu Lagoon Museum in Malibu


Leo Carrillo State Park Group Campground

The group campground at Leo Carrillo State Park is a tent-only site for between 9 and 50 people. The site can accommodate up to 12 vehicles (additional vehicles for a fee and park at day-use area). The distance from the parking lot to the campsite is about 100 yards. At the campsite are picnic tables, fire rings, BBQs, and restrooms. The campsite is a little more than a mile from the beach.
Fees: $225 per night
Reservations: Leo Carrillo Group Camping Reservations





General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate

North Beach at Leo Carrillo State Park, Malibu, CA

Leo Carrillo State Park's North Beach

Southern California Beach Attractions

Visitors to Southern California beaches have so many places to explore and enjoy.

  • Surfing on some of the best waves in California at places like San Onofre, Black's Beach, and Tourmaline
  • Excellent pier fishing for a wide variety of fish at spots like Imperial Beach, Ocean Beach, and San Clemente
  • Enjoying strolling along glistening sand and watching the sunset at beaches like Coronado, Del Mar, Laguna Beach, and Zuma
  • Watch top-rated beach volleyball competition at venues such as Manhattan Beach and Hermosa
  • Immerse yourself in the fun and excitement of destination beaches like Venice, Redondo, and Santa Monica
  • Watch surfing competitions at Huntington Beach, Salt Creek, Oceanside, and Coronado
  • Attend the San Clemente Ocean Festival and the Carlsbad Beach Fest held in July


Key Leo Carrillo State Park Campground Regulations

  1. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times. Dogs are not permitted on the beach. At night dogs must be confined to tent or vehicle.
  2. Fires are only permitted in established fire rings. No fires are allowed on the beach.
  3. Quiet Hours are from 10 PM to 6 AM. Generators may only be operated between 10 AM to 8 PM.

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