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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Closures & Restrictions

California State Parks Fire Restrictions

During Red Flag Warnings in the Santa Monica Mountains, the California Department of Parks and Recreation may close backcountry facilities. Please call the California State Parks Fire Information Line for updates on fire closures for Point Mugu, Malibu Creek, Leo Carillo, Will Rogers, and Topanga State Parks at (805) 488-8147.

California Fire Weather Map will give you recent updates on where fire watches and warnings are in effect. more>>

What is a "Red Flag Warning?"

A Red Flag Warning means increased fire danger and the high possibility of a quickly spreading fire in the area within 24 hours. The National Weather Service watches several factors which may include: lower than normal humidity permitting easier ignition and spreading, as well as potentially strong, dry winds that may cause the fire to move faster.
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Unique vistas and cultural significance often draw filmmakers to National Parks. Paramount Ranch is the only place in the National Park System where you can see movie making in action at a historic movie ranch once owned by Paramount Pictures (1927).

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Last Updated: June 23, 2008 at 19:24 EST