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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation AreaSeeing a deer camouflaged makes the trip worthwhile.
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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.

805-370-2300 x1702
$2/person/night

California State Parks
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
$35/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
$35/Night

Thornhill Broom Family Camp

Chemical Toilets, 68 Tent/RV Spaces, Fire Rings, Pets in campground 800-444-7275
$25/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
$35/Night

Malibu Creek Group Camp
Walk-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 Backcountry
Hike-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

213-485-4853
$10/Person/Night
$150.00 minimum



Franklin Canyon is a great place for natural and city views.  

Did You Know?
At the geographical center of Los Angeles is a national park site. At Franklin Canyon Ranch in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, you can see cityscapes and natural views. The recreation area extendes in an east-west direction running through the heart of the city.

Last Updated: October 23, 2009 at 16:40 EST