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Pt Mugu/Big Sycamore Canyon

Pt. Mugu Big Sycamore Canyon is a stunning canyon located in Malibu, California. The canyon is part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, coyotes, and bobcats. The canyon is also home to a variety of plant life, including sycamore, oak, and chaparral. The canyon is a popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. The canyon offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding mountains. The canyon is also home to a variety of cultural sites, including Native American rock art and archaeological sites.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Ocean
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Body Of Water (Pacific Ocean)
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Watersports

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (7)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers
• Restroom/Showers ($)

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Boating
• Mountain Biking
• Watersports

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (58)
• Max Length (31)
• Grass Sites (58)
• Back-ins (20 x 31)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Cassy Welborn

November 22, 2025

The campground is close to the beach, has large campsites, has large parking spaces at most campsites, has fire pits, and is clean. It's a great place to camp. My kids loved meeting new friends and playing from morning until well into the evening. If you want to get to the beach you either have to cross highway 1 or go under it at low tide. It is rocky under the bridge making it a little difficult to pass to the other side.

V Scaccianoce

November 10, 2025

I live in Redondo Beach, south of LAX and this is one of my favorite Campgrounds, close by, in Malibu near Point Magu. Just across Pacific Coast Highway from the beach in a canyon with coastal access safely under PCH. Sites are $45 per night with a one time service fee for your entire stay under $9. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit with a grill. Nice clean restrooms and pay showers. No hookups but there are clean drinking water spouts available near your site. Very friendly rangers. They even drove around each campsite offering bundles of firewood for $10, cash only.

Tina Marie

October 23, 2025

We love this campground. Beach is accessible, nice hiking trails. Be careful of poison oak when hiking and at some campsites, caution signs posted. Restrooms and showers maintained daily.

R Jackson

October 12, 2025

Hidden gem with bonus hiking trails and a fantastic beach just across the street. Campsites are close to each other but bathrooms were very clean, unlike the beach side. Tip, if your visiting for the day, just park on PCH (ocean side). If ya go into either parking lot, it'll be a few bucks. Bonus, there was water available at the site.

Marisol Barron

August 26, 2025

We stayed Aug 24-26, 2025, camp site #1. Very quiet at night we heard the waves crashing against the rocks, crickets and an owl. We also saw a fox run through our site. The place is very relaxing. Bathrooms and showers are clean. Firewood available for purchase for $10 a bundle, the tokens for the shower are both cash only. Love this place.

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