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Sewer

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Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Point Mugu State Park’s Big Sycamore Canyon offers a distinct coastal experience in Malibu, California. Nestled within a lush canyon across from the Pacific Ocean, this campground provides a <strong>serene natural environment</strong> shaded by mature sycamore trees. It serves as a primary gateway to over 70 miles of scenic hiking trails, making it a premier destination for those who prefer the <strong>rugged beauty</strong> of the Santa Monica Mountains. The surrounding 14,000-acre park encompasses five miles of oceanfront, providing a diverse landscape of rocky bluffs and sandy beaches for visitors to explore during their stay.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Situated on the landward side of the Pacific Coast Highway, the park feels worlds away from the bustle of the nearby city. The <strong>sycamore-lined canyon</strong> creates a sheltered microclimate that is often cooler and calmer than the exposed shoreline. While the RV sites are tucked into the valley, the <strong>ocean is accessible</strong> via a safe pedestrian tunnel under the highway, leading directly to the sandy shores of Point Mugu Beach. The surrounding peaks of the Santa Monica Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop for every campsite, offering a sense of seclusion and wilderness.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>As a state park facility, the amenities focus on the essentials of outdoor living. This is primarily a <strong>dry camping destination</strong> with no electrical or water hookups at the individual sites. However, visitors have access to <strong>communal potable water</strong>, picnic tables, and fire rings for evening gatherings. The park includes central restrooms and coin-operated showers for guest convenience. While there are no sewer hookups at the sites, a sanitation dump station is located just a few miles away at the Thornhill Broome beach area to service RV tanks before or after your visit.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>The primary draw for visitors is the <strong>Big Sycamore Canyon Trail</strong>, a popular route for both hikers and mountain bikers that winds through the heart of the mountains. During the winter months, the sycamore grove often becomes a sanctuary for migrating <strong>Monarch butterflies</strong>, creating a magical atmosphere for nature photographers. Additionally, the nearby Boney Mountain State Wilderness Area offers challenging treks for experienced hikers. For a change of pace, the upscale dining and coastal boutiques of Malibu are just a short drive south along the scenic coast.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>This park is ideal for <strong>nature lovers and hikers</strong> who value direct access to trailheads and a quiet, wooded atmosphere over resort-style luxuries. Because there are no hookups, it is best suited for self-contained RVers who enjoy a <strong>primitive camping experience</strong> in a stunning location. It is a perfect choice for travelers seeking a basecamp for exploring the natural wonders of Southern California while staying in a protected, quiet canyon environment that feels entirely disconnected from the urban sprawl of Los Angeles.</p>



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.

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Pt Mugu/Big Sycamore Canyon

Plan your Malibu escape to Big Sycamore Canyon at Pt Mugu State Park. Enjoy sycamore-shaded sites and world-class hiking trails just steps from the beach.

Big Sycamore Canyon RV Park, Malibu, CA | Pt Mugu

Maybe three best camping spot ive been to in awhile. You are like a 5 minute walk to the beach. Id you pay for camping you get free beach access. There are fire pits, picnic tables and lif guards. You can hear the waves when sleeping. Its right off of PCH. A cool quaint camping ground with lots of good hiking. I will be coming back here for sure. Camping spots are huge, has hot showers and clean bathrooms.

My kids love this campground and being a short walk down to the beach makes it even more amazing. Sites are clean and bathrooms well stocked with tp.

Sycamore Canyon is fantastic, affordable, family friendly campground with beautiful views and access to a secluded beach and numerous hiking trails. For surfers, it’s a five minute drive to County Line (across from Neptune’s Net). Get out there!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I love camping but this campground is not it. Campsites are VERY close together. The worst part is my neighbors were blasting music & talking loudly until past midnight, when quiet hours supposedly start at 10pm. For $45/night plus an $8 “convenience fee,” quiet hours should be enforced by the park staff. I’ve stayed in much more quiet and spacious campgrounds for much less.

I love this campground.  For me, it's convenient because it's not too far from my house, which is nice for quick, reset, get-away trips. It's across the highway from the beach, so at night, once the traffic has quieted, and the weather is right, you can hear the waves.  There are restrooms with token showers which have been very clean the times I have used them. Some of the spaces are close to each other, but I feel like there's enough room for privacy. There is also day use parking, which is nice if you have someone visiting you while you camp or want to visit the beach park across the highway, Sycamore Cove. Overall, this is one of my favorite campgrounds to visit.

Easy to use CA State parking lot to spring off to hiking adventures. Great views can be seen from relatively easy short hikes with manageable grades. If you are visiting the area get the State Park day pass ($10) which will allow admission to the state park beaches along the PCH (including El Matador).

I loved it here I come at least once a year and have been since I was 14 years old. I am 53 now. My family and friends have a lot of great life experiences here.

Another great campground along the ocean. We went for a weekend and we had a fantastic time. Our site was 45 and it had shade all day, it’s mostly cover under a tree. other good campsites is 44, 41 and 56. campsites after 41 have a trail to the ocean that leads under the highway and its passable in low tide. be careful going down to the beach. Restrooms by the bridge were cleaned and flushed we love flush toilets. there is a trail in the back that leads to the hillside. you can take your car and park at sycamore cove beach. one more thing, the campsite floods when it rains, make sure to place tent away from the pit and the picnic table.

Is my favorite place to go riding my mountain bike, plenty of trails to try, beautiful scenery.   Perfect place if you like to ride, hike, run or camp.  💯💯💯

Very beautiful. My mom, daughter and I decided to go here as a kind of camping trial for my daughter to see if she liked camping or if she wasn’t ready to stay away from home. It was about a 1 1/2hr drive from our house to get there and We only reserved a spot for one night.

It was such a great experience. Easy to navigate and not packed. We had a few campers in the spots around us, but we couldn’t even tell. We had plenty of space to ourselves.

We stayed close to the bathrooms to avoid getting lost at night. They were very clean and had a separate wash sink for laundry as well as to wash hands. They also had shower rooms.

Besides the camping grounds across the street is the state beach. All night long you could hear the sounds of the waves crashing. It was very helpful to put my daughter at ease from missing her own bed.

Definitely worth the trip and now that I know my daughter is okay camping I would definitely come back to stay for a longer trip.

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