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.
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
Updates
Last Updated January 2025
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
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
Leo Carrillo State Park's North Beach
Reviews from Previous Campers
2021 - 2024
Bathrooms and showers clean and well-maintained.
Campground hosts were friendly and helpful.
Beautiful views of coast.
Campground quiet at night.
Some campsites small and not level.
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
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.
Fires are only permitted in established fire rings. No fires are allowed on the beach.
Quiet Hours are from 10 PM to 6 AM. Generators may only be operated between 10 AM to 8 PM.
Reviews from Previous Campers
2021 - 2024