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 for RV camping and tent camping 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.
| 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
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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
