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Leo Carrillo
Overview
Overview
Leo Carrillo State Park offers a quintessential Southern California camping experience, blending rugged coastal beauty with accessible outdoor recreation. Located along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, the park is known for its coastal bluffs and expansive beach access. This is a rustic, state-managed campground that prioritizes nature and simplicity over luxury amenities, providing a peaceful escape for those who want to wake up to the sound of crashing waves and fresh sea breezes.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in Malibu, California, the park sits between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Visitors enjoy a unique geographic position that provides immediate access to secluded beaches and dramatic shoreline cliffs. The park is nestled within a canyon, providing a lush, shaded environment that feels worlds away from the urban bustle of Los Angeles while remaining conveniently connected to the rest of the scenic Malibu coastline.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground offers basic facilities tailored to RVers seeking a natural setting. Sites are equipped with fire rings and picnic tables, surrounded by native sycamore trees. While the park is not a full-hookup resort, it features shared restroom facilities and coin-operated showers. Travelers should note that site lengths vary, so it is important to confirm your vehicle size before booking to ensure your rig fits comfortably within the designated parking area.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Beyond the campground, the park is a gateway to diverse activities. You can explore a network of scenic hiking trails that offer panoramic views of the ocean and canyon floor. During low tide, the coastal tide pools become a hub for marine life observation, making it an excellent spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts. Visitors can also drive minutes down the highway to explore famous Malibu surf spots, local seafood shacks, and historic landmarks.
Who This Park Is Best For
Leo Carrillo is ideal for travelers who prefer nature-focused stays over luxury RV resorts. It is perfect for families, hikers, and beach lovers who appreciate a minimalist approach to camping. Because of the rustic nature of the terrain and the lack of full utility hookups, this park is best suited for self-contained RVers who want an authentic, quiet connection to the California coast, away from the typical commercialized campground experience.
Features & Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
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- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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- On-Site Rentals
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Reviews
Virginia Garrison
Great campground, old trees, access to the beach and hook ups if needed.
Jeannie Hrapchak
We have been camping here for the past 4 years. We absolutely love it! Amazing campground with a store that is always fully stocked. We love it because we can bring our dogs on the beach. Showers are great, absolutely no complaints about this place at all. There is wild life. That is to be expected at any campground. Its so cool to see all the wildlife. Drinking coffee one morning and saw a coyote. All different kinds of bird. Fun to watch them bathing in water bowl. Squirrels. One time even a rattle snake just minding its own business. Rangers relocated it. Its what's to be expected while camping. Love everything about our camping experience here. Its our camping spot. ❤️❤️❤️ so ya ... I give it 5 stars for sure!!
Joe
amazing campground , magical at night , great camp store , hiking and bike trails all around, Best of all the beach is right there! Warning ... Beware of the squirrels
Neal Benson
Just finished up our second camping trip and debating if I should tell you how amazing this place is. About three years ago I took my daughters camping here and we had the best time. There was a heat spell but you can’t complain about the weather when you’re camping. I’m not gonna tell you what our site number wise because there are very good sites at this campground. Ask for cleanliness, my experience has been at this campground is always kept very clean. Even this morning I saw many people cleaning the restrooms. As for noise level. I only heard one campsite not observing the quiet hours at this camp. What is really great about this place is your proximity to the beach. From our campsite it took us about five minutes to get down to the beach. It’s great because we can go down to the beach and enjoy it in the morning. Then we can come back to our camp and have lunch. Then we can go back to the beach and enjoy it in the afternoon. Then we can come back to our campsite and enjoy it there. We found that most of the people who camp here are very kind and respectful. I also want to let you know that there’s a general store at this location so in case you forgot something you can grab it. My son also wants me to tell you that someone caught an octopus in the tide pools. He loved it
Michaela Lopez
Great camping walking distance from the beach. Store in the campground was convenient. The only downside was heavy truck traffic on north side of the camp and no RECYCLE!!! I really think it's time all campgrounds have recycle bins...we can do better at this com'on ♻️🤷🏻♀️