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  4. Leo Carrillo SP

Camping at Leo Carrillo SP

State park · 118 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

5 miles of beach to explore reefs, tidepools, coastal caves, fish, and surf. Giant sycamores shade the main campgrounds.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 31 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 118 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on California State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 118 sites.

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Price
L092
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L091
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L093
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L094
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L095
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L096
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L097
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L101
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L102
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR
Park notices 3
  • Maximum 30 Stay per Calendar year!

    Occupancy by the same persons, equipment, or vehicles of the Angeles District's camping facilities is limited to a total of 30 days in any calendar year.

  • Leo CarrilloCanyon Campground (sites 1-24, 78-133), Canyon Group Camp, Canyon Campground (sites 25-77, 134-139) + 1 more

    Camping Adventures is the only concessionaire that provides trailer rental service, consisting of various sized trailers, to park visitors within Leo Carrillo and Point Mugu State Parks. We do not… Read full notice

    Camping Adventures is the only concessionaire that provides trailer rental service, consisting of various sized trailers, to park visitors within Leo Carrillo and Point Mugu State Parks. We do not permit any person or company other than Camping Adventures to facilitate trailer drop-offs in the park. Check the website; if you have questions, call 805-797-7460.

  • Leo CarrilloCanyon Campground (sites 1-24, 78-133), Canyon Group Camp, Canyon Campground (sites 25-77, 134-139) + 1 more

    Occupancy by the same persons, equipment, or vehicles of the Angeles District's camping facilities is limited to a total of 30 days in any calendar year. These facilities include: Leo Carrillo State… Read full notice

    Occupancy by the same persons, equipment, or vehicles of the Angeles District's camping facilities is limited to a total of 30 days in any calendar year. These facilities include: Leo Carrillo State Park, Malibu Creek State Park, and Point Mugu State Park, including Sycamore Canyon and Thornhill Broome. From March 16 through October 16, occupancy is limited to 7 consecutive days in each of the above campgrounds. Following the 7-day limit, there must be a 48-hour period of vacancy beginning 12 noon on the check-out day to 12 noon of the second day following before the same person, group, vehicles or equipment may occupy that campground. From October 17 through March 15, occupancy is limited to 15 consecutive days in each of the above campgrounds. Following the 15-day limit, there must be a 48-hour period of vacancy beginning 12 noon on the check-out day to 12 noon of the second day following before the same person, group, vehicles or equipment may occupy that campground. To book a Group site you must have at least NINE occupants. For more information, please call (805) 488-5223 or (818) 451-9642.

No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on California State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on California State Parks ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Bathroom
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Hot Water
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
15 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 43 electric individual sites.

Location

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Leo Carrillo SP: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Leo Carrillo SP?
Longest RV site listed: 31 ft (44 of 44 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Leo Carrillo SP have RV hookups?
43 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Leo Carrillo SP?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Leo Carrillo SP?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 31 ft (44 of 44 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 43 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 5 pull-through, 113 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 118 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 104 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Stay limits
Listing 15 nights max
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Getting there
Not listed — check with campground
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$45
L103
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L090
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L001
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L087
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L088
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L089
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L019
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L021
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L022
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L024
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L026
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L028
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L030
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L138
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L031
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L032
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L034
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L035
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L036
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
✓R$45
L037
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L039
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L040
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L041
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L042
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L043
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L045
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L049
canyon campground (sites 25-77, 134-139)
RR$45
L013
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L015
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L116
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45
L122
canyon campground (sites 1-24, 78-133)
RR$45

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

The Lodge at Deer Creek

3.9 mi from Leo Carrillo SP (straight-line)
Sites from $95/night
$190 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Prospector Ranch

6.7 mi from Leo Carrillo SP (straight-line)
Sites from $144/night
$288 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights83 sites open for every night

Surf Outpost

11.4 mi from Leo Carrillo SP (straight-line)
Sites from $90/night
$180 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Spot2Nite · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica 25 mi · 5.5 hr · from $69/person
    • Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica 25 mi · 3.5 hr · from $59/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Santa Monica Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour 25 mi · 3.5 hr · from $59/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 31 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    "Tillie" 2021 Winnebago Solis 59PX w/generator + A/C - Seats and Sleeps 4
    "Tillie" 2021 Winnebago Solis 59PX w/generator + A/C - Seats and Sleeps 4

    Camper van · 21 ft · sleeps 4 · 12 mi from campground

    $250/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Monday's Minnie Winnie
    Monday's Minnie Winnie

    Class C motorhome · 27 ft · sleeps 6 · 14 mi from campground

    $210/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Easy to Tow Vintage Trailer (Happier Camper HC1)
    Easy to Tow Vintage Trailer (Happier Camper HC1)

    Travel trailer · 13 ft · sleeps 4 · 16 mi from campground

    $135/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Leo Carrillo SP

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica
    Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica

    25 mi · 5.5 hr · from $69/person

    Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica
    Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica

    25 mi · 3.5 hr · from $59/person

    Santa Monica Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour
    Santa Monica Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour

    25 mi · 3.5 hr · from $59/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Grand LA Tour 7 Hour Open Bus Adventure from Santa Monica
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    stays up to 15 nights (California State Parks rules).

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on California State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202637%62%0%
    Dec 202660%40%0%
    Jan 202776%24%0%
    Feb 202777%23%0%
    Mar 202748%52%0%
    Apr 202757%43%0%
    May 202724%76%0%
    Compare site types

    118 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    118 sites · $45, $60/night

    Loops: Canyon Campground (sites 1-24, 78-133) (69), Canyon Campground (sites 25-77, 134-139) (49)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Grand LA Tour 7 Hour Open Bus Adventure from Santa Monica

    25 mi · 7 hr · from $95/person

    1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica
    1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

    25 mi · 1.5 hr · from $140/person

    Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More
    Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

    29 mi · 7.5 hr · from $69/person

    Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus
    Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

    29 mi · 2 hr · from $31/person

    Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time
    Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time

    29 mi · 5.5 hr · from $59/person

    Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes
    Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes

    29 mi · 2 hr · from $25/person