California State Parks · California
Leo Carrillo State Park
California State Parks · California, United States
- Season
- Year-round
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 39 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Malibu
- Address
- 35000 W Pacific Coast Highway
- Phone
- (310) 457-8144
Site map
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About
Leo Carrillo State Park is a California State Park campground offering en-route (overnight-only) sites, tent camping, hike/bike campsites, remote/backcountry camping in Los Angeles County.
Fees
California State Parks (ReserveCalifornia.com) does not publish one statewide nightly rate schedule; its own Booking and Fees page states rates 'vary based on the accommodation type and the amenities available at that park' and are posted per-park at booking time. A non-refundable $8.25 reservation fee (also $8.25 to modify or cancel) applies per ReserveCalifornia transaction, on top of the site's nightly rate. Fees include entry for one vehicle and one legally towed vehicle/trailer; additional vehicles are charged per-night at the park. Yes: Dogs allowed in day-use areas, campground and North Beach (north of Lifeguard Tower 3). Dogs not allowed on backcountry trails or South Beach (south of Lifeguard Tower 3).
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 43° | 37° | 70° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 48° | 41° | 35° | 70° | 0 of 11 |
| March | 49° | 43° | 36° | 67° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 43° | 38° | 65° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 50° | 45° | 43° | 60° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 55° | 49° | 45° | 65° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 59° | 52° | 47° | 67° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 60° | 54° | 49° | 69° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 59° | 53° | 48° | 70° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 51° | 43° | 75° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 55° | 47° | 39° | 70° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 43° | 36° | 63° | 0 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Nicholas Flat Trail Trailhead · 0.2 mi as the crow flies
Nicholas Flat Trail 3.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Leo Carrillo SP -- Yellow Hill Rd · 0.3 mi as the crow flies
Nicholas Flat Trail 3.0 mi Hike, Yellow Hill Fire Road 2.9 mi Hike · Drive there - Nicholas Flat Trailhead · 2.1 mi as the crow flies
Nicholas Flat Trail 3.0 mi Hike, Nicholas Ranch Trail 0.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Leo and Edith Carrillo Park Entrance · 2.4 mi as the crow flies
Nicholas Flats - Charmlee Connector Trail 0.8 mi Hike · Drive there - El Pescador State Beach Parking Lot · 2.5 mi as the crow flies
El Pescador Beach Access Trl 0.1 mi Hike · Drive there
All 593 trails in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Circle X Ranch Group Campground · National Park Service · 4 mi · 1 sites
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- Malibu Creek State Park · California State Parks · 13 mi
- Oak Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 13 mi
- Topanga State Park · California State Parks · 20 mi
All public campgrounds in California · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.