• Afternoon clouds cover the distance peaks of the iconic Boney Mountain

    Santa Monica Mountains

    National Recreation Area California

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  • Update on Park Closures

    All NPS trails are open, w/the exception of part of the Satwiwa Loop Trail. Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa is only open sunrise to sunset. Point Mugu State Park re-opens 5/24. More »

  • Trucks on Cheeseboro Canyon Trail

    Occasional truck traffic (approx 6 trips per day) will take place on Cheeseboro Cyn Trail weekdays between 8am & 4pm for demolition and removal of Cheeseboro Tank. Should be completed by 5/31/13. Check back for updates or call 818-889-8996. More »

Camping Facilities & Fees

Location

Facilities Available

Reservation Information

National Park Service
805-370-2301

Circle X Ranch Group Campground(10-50 people)

Drinking Water, Pit Toilets, Tents Spaces, Pets permitted on leash.

Click here to make reservations online or
call 1-877-444-6777

California State Parks Reserve online by going to www.reserveamerica.com and searching by park name.

818-880-0350

Leo Carrillo State Park Campgrounds
805-488-5223

Hike and Bike

Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, Showers, 4 Tent Spaces, Fire Rings, Pets in campground

First come first serve basis.

$7/person

Canyon Family

Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, Showers, 135 Tent/RV Spaces, Dump Stations, Fire Rings, Pets in campground

800-444-7275

$45/Night

Group Walk-in(10-50 people)

Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, Showers, Tent Spaces, Fire Rings, Pets in campground

800-444-7275

$165/Night

Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds
805-488-5223

Big Sycamore Canyon Hike and Bike

Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, Showers,4 Tent Spaces, Fire Rings

First come first serve basis.

$7/person

Big Sycamore Canyon Family Camp

Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, Showers,58 Tent/RV Spaces, Dump Station, Fire Rings, Pets in campground

800-444-7275

$45/Night

Thornhill Broom Family Camp

Chemical Toilets, 68 Tent/RV Spaces, Fire Rings, Pets in campground

800-444-7275

$35/Night

La Jolla Valley Hike-In

Chemical Toilets, 3 Tent Spaces

Register by Iron Ranger at La Jolla

$7/Person/Night

La Jolla Valley Group Hike-In(10-20 people)

Chemical Toilets, Tent Spaces

Register by Iron Ranger at La Jolla

$7/Person/Night

La Jolla Canyon Group(10-50 people)

Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, Showers, 1 RV Space, Tent Spaces, Fire Rings, Pets in campground

800-444-7275

$165/Night

Danielson Group Multi-Use Area(10-50 people)

Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, Showers, Tent Spaces, Fire Place, Pets in campground

310-457-8144

$Call/Night+ $Call/Horse

Sycamore Group Multi-Use Area(10-50 people)

Drinking Water, Chemical Toilets, Tent Spaces, Fire Rings, Pets in campground

310-457-8144

$Call/Night+ $Call/Horse

Malibu Creek State Park Campgrounds
818-880-0367

Malibu Creek Family Campground

Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, Showers,62 Tent/RV Spaces, Tent Spaces, Dump Station, Fire Rings, Pets in campground

800-444-7275

$45/Night

Malibu Creek Group CampWalk-In(10-60 people)

Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, Showers, Tent Spaces, Dump Station, Fire Rings, Pets in campground

800-444-7275

$200/Night


Topanga State Park Campground
310-455-2465

Musch Camp BackcountryHike-In

Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, 8 Tent Spaces

First come first serve basis.

$7/Person/Night

LA City Recreation and Park District
213-485-4853

Decker Canyon Group Campground(15-150 people)

Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, Pit Toilets, Showers, Tent Spaces, Fire Rings, Pets

213-485-485

$10/Person/Night$150.00 minimum



Did You Know?

The adult female of this cub died in 2005.

A study that began in 2002 reveals a lion and his offspring are surviving in the Santa Monica Mountains. Radio collars track them crossing roads and navigating through open spaces. Their future is uncertain, but with conservation efforts, they may continue to make these mountains their home.