One of the best places to camp in Los Angeles county for sure. Leo Carrillo holds so many memories and fun times with friends. From hiking paths to the general store. Tenting in the outdoors, roasting smores (vegan for me) and telling fun stories at night time. Easy hookups if need be - restrooms easy to access. If you know about campgrounds you know it's best to bring food, water, snacks, flashlights and essentials (including extra batteries and/or battery packs. Some spaces are larger than others just like any campsite to accommodate different size groups and or vehicles. Weather is nice and cool off the coast and breezy at night. Definitely low in the fall and winter months. The fire in 2018 causes some damage and structure losses, mainly to the larger spaces - but they were able to reopen about half a year later after the clean up and clearing of debris. Rainy seasons in L.A. have definitely help bring Malibu and Leo Carrillo Campground back to life for sure. It's roughly $45 a night but up to $60 a night with electric. It's right across from Leo Carrillo State Park/Malibu park meets super scenic beach area (swimming, surfing and beach activities are allowed). Vintage Grocers and Pavilions are the closest large grocery stores in the area. Their general store only carries basic camping necessities, ice, and snacks. Gates close at 10:00 PM daily with quiet hours until 6AM, gates reopen at 8AM. You can check in after 2PM and out by noon or sooner for a partial refund. Q Tip: Little to no cell service or data for most major carries/networks. Enjoy the outdoors :) read more

We really enjoyed staying here for two nights. Bathrooms/showers were clean, lots of shady sites available. There seems to be a little bit of an ant issue, but knowing this we will be prepared for next time. Campground host Michelle was very nice. The beach was beautiful and had fun exploring at low tide. Bring water shoes! read more

Leo Carrillo Campground - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

Been coming since I was young. Never have the campers been so disrespectful and there's always been partying. This is the nosiest place ever. People partying well past 1am and keeping everyone awake. Didn't sleep for days. Campers who do this better not play or else next time police will get involved. I urge people camping here to report this behavior and let's get these people ejected each and every time. read more

What a great little campground! My daughter and I, who are Los Angeles natives, traveled from the state of New York to surprise my 93 year old grandmother. I packed all my motorcycle camping gear into a giant duffel bag and checked it on an airplane. The campground was great. The camp store wasn't open when we were there but that wasn't a problem. We drove to a grocery store in Thousand Oaks and got some food, firewood, and lighter fluid. We stayed 2 nights and it was wonderful. We can't wait to come back and bring the husbands! read more

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This is fast becoming one of my favorite campgrounds. First it's not that far from LA, second it's just a short walk to the beach and third they have a beach for dogs! I have been here a couple of times and it has been on weekdays so it has not been as crowded. Of course with summer here it's pretty much booked up all the time. During my stays the park rangers have always been excellent and the campground has been kept up well. I am always thankful that the bathrooms and showers have always been clean. This is a campground that I will continue to enjoy with my family. read more

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Ants Ants Ants Sept 2026 - 50-75% of the campground looked like a war zone with many sites covered in white chalky substance due to invasive biting ants. They overtook our camping chairs minutes after we arrived, then crawled up our trailer supports and poured into our RV. Curious little devils. We stopped them the 2nd night by pouring comet around our tires and lifting our supports. The next night they walked right over the comet and found our food cupboard in our trailer. Woke up being bitten. Our neighbors put comet and raid around their trailer and the ants came across on their power line. Not relaxing. When we checked in at the gate no one mentioned the ant problem or offered a proactive solution. I've heard of campgrounds handing out chalk or borax. Not this one We had to figure it out on our own and by then it was too late. I've never seen this before... we spent a whole day killing ants and washing everything when we returned- Sites and ocean was great but we won't be back if the ants remain at this extreme level. read more

It's a great campground with big sites, clean bathrooms and showers, and friendly staff. BUT... ANTS !!! Everywhere and getting into everything! Take a giant can of ant dust to put around tires, your tent and table. Other campers knew ahead of time and used it SO this is your warning...ANTS ! read more

I really wanted to love this place. I read the reviews and they were really good. It has close beach access which was lovely! The showers were great and cheap to use, the area was nice and so were the people. It was like a nice community. The biggest thing I couldn't really tolerate was the ant problem! We stayed In lot L47. I've had my fair share of bugs while camping but this is the worst I've ever experienced. I got bit on my face, behind my ear and my legs. As soon as the sun goes down the ants come out and they're crawling all over our tents, in our bed when we're sleeping, all over us and the kids. We kept everything wiped down and food and trash picked up so we could try to keep them away but it doesn't matter what we do they were just there crawling all over any and everything. It was basically an infestation. read more

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High 67° Low 41° | We made a last-minute decision to camp and booked a spot on Thursday for a Saturday-Sunday stay. Luckily, there were a few sites available, and we chose Site 77. It turned out to be a great spot with large trees providing plenty of shade. The site is centrally located, so you share your backyard with others, yet it's spacious enough to maintain privacy. One downside is that people tend to cut through the site to get to the restroom, which is just a few yards away. If you're staying here, I recommend bringing a bike or skateboard for your trek to the restroom/showers and beach. One of my favorite campgrounds near the beach and close to home. It's peaceful and scenic, but keep in mind that it's near Mulholland Drive, so Sunday mornings can get noisy with motorcycles and cars roaring through the canyons. One more thing! I don't think this campground has any raccoons or any wildlife besides birds, well from the few times I've stayed here. The only wildlife we had to deal with were the kids. read more

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Great campground spots, lots of trees for kids to play on and climb. Creek to explore (although very dry right now). Standard showers and bathrooms. No RV hook-ups where we stayed but there are water spouts, trash dumpsters. The store is centrally located, has ice cream and snacks, firewood and other essentials. Walking distance to the beach. Tidepools, surfing, and boulders to climb over and a few small caves. Malibu weather. One of our favorite campsites and not too far for those in Ventura County. read more

Such a cool spot! Nice shaded areas, where you feel tucked away but you're literally walking distance to the beach. Loved exploring the sea caves. Quiet at night and so peaceful. Such amazing wildlife, too. Their staff are also so friendly and nice. Bathrooms are excellent and clean. Flush toilets and running sinks! read more

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The good: I came here last month and stayed for a night with my two toddlers. It's walking distance to the beach without having to cross any roads. The campground isn't too large so I think it's great for families with young kids. Most of the campsites had ample shade. The bathrooms were adequately clean. We saw a lot of windsurfers. This was suggested to me as the #1 family friendly campsite in the LA area. It's often booked so finding a spot can be difficult. We had space 86 and loved it. The bad: The space between each campground was smaller than other campgrounds I've been to. The beach area was really rocky and mossy. It was fun for kids to look around and play but swimming wasn't as great because of how rocky and easy it was to fall. The interesting: They have a camp general store in the middle of the campsite. read more

Love nature and serenity! A Beautiful place on earth to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city!

Clean Family friendly Walking distance to kid friend beach Our site had lots of shade/trees Bathrooms were super clean/flush toilets Shower Only thing that we didn't like-ants. Ants galore.. They were everywhere and all over our things. But not too many flying bugs since near the ocean. Would definitely return. Maybe other sites would have less ants? read more

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This place is amazing really beautiful beach, clean campsites, and friendly staff I've only been staying here on the weekdays for work. Only one dump station but I've never waited which I'm sure is different on a Sunday. Also if you are looking to party late into the night with loud music this isn't the place for you. At 8pm you can hear a pin drop it's so quiet so take that partying up to Ventura. Keep in mind gates close at 10pm so don't get stuck outside read more

Nice location. decent amenities. If you're ok with close proximity to neighboring sites. I've seen closer, but I prefer not being able to see your neighbor. Even if it's just a row of trees between you. I'd go again read more

Dry campgrounds, literally! Hardly any water spigots! Also the vegetation is dry, yet they allow fires! The store is overpriced! The beaches here are beautiful! read more

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This is our second year coming here and we really like it here. We come in our pop up trailer with family and they have their pop up trailer too. The sites are plenty big with a fire ring which allow for wood burning. Some sites are dry camping but other have water and electricity hook ups. We bring our generator which you're allowed to use from 10am-8pm. They have a store on site with a few items like fire wood, ice, chips, ice cream, coffee, t-shirts and other miscellaneous items. Showers and restrooms are available throughout the campground as are water spigots. South beach is less than half mile and we walked every morning for low tide and to look at the tide pools. North beach isn't too far and is great for booogie boarding. Great time just watch out for the squirrels and yellow jackets. read more

Leo Carrillo Campground - Camp ground - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

Great place to camp! Quite and peaceful nights! We stayed at spot 5. It has electricity no water or sewer. There is a dump station near by if you need to dump and refill with water. The roads are wide enough to back in and park in your spot. When you open your trailer door you are not directly next to your neighbor, like in some RV trailer campgrounds. These spots are wide and open. Bad things, lots of dirt no grass. Be ready to sweep all day, at least you'll smile while sweeping. You are in a pice of heaven. It was windy when we went and it was blowing. Seemed to blow everyday. We were here the 3rd week of July. Lots of hiking trails or just beach trails. The beach is very rocky so bring water shoes if you don't want your feet to hurt the next day. Lots of creatures to see in the rocks once the tie goes out. This is a Photographers dream come true. Lots of good lighting and scenery. Also do not leave any food or trash unattended as there are lots of squirrels. We saw our neighbors table get ransacked by squirrels and birds. It happen so quick. Put everything away or they will find it. There was no dog poop bags supplies like most other campgrounds we've stayed at. We payed extra to bring the dogs but did not get the doggie bags. Gave it a five star cause even with the "bad stuff", it's a beautiful place and big wide camp spaces. It feels like wood and beach camping at the same time. We booked for January 2021! Can't wait to go back! read more

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We have been to this campground a number of times and enjoyed each one of our visits. The beach is a quick walk, or an even quicker drive from the campground. The bathrooms and showers are cleaned every morning (not sure if this is still the case with COVID). Bring some $1 bills to get tokens for the shower. If you forgot to bring something with you the store in the middle of the campground probably has it. Ice, snacks, cleaning supplies, some camping equipment, etc. Don't leave any food out or the squirrel will come visit your campsite. read more

Leo Carrillo Campground - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

This is the place to camp if you want to invite 20 friends and blast your music and make your neighbor's life miserable. I never saw a Ranger, so there is no rule enforcement. Most of the sites are overgrown so leave your RV at home. Get the picture? San Elijo SB this is not! This is, hands down, the worst run park in the system! The mud damage from the rains of a few years ago is still a problem! If you like dirty bathrooms, you're in luck. Never again for me! I had a reservation in July for 4 nights and left after only one night. I'm retired and have over 20 reservations for camping, the condition of this State Park is unacceptable! read more

Leo Carrillo Campground - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

Leo Carrillo Campground is inside the Leo Carrillo State Park which is part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area near Malibu, CA. Emile J. writes that he can't "believe the bad reviews... don't listen to the cry babies." Usually I can side with this point of view. But when a park ranger zips past my trailer and truck as fast as he did flinging rocks and not being safe with children playing and riding their bicycles in the area, it pisses me off. Our fire pit was full to the brim with ashes and screws and nails. Having to pick up so much trash in our area was disappointing as well. Many sites are nicely shaded, but they allow camper trailers that are too big for certain spots. There are many pros... the beach & hiking opportunities nearby. Dogs allowed. On-site store that sells nice hard firewood bundles at $7.33 apiece. Token showers available. Electric hookups & dump station. Good for tent campers too. 2018 Challenge #96 read more

Leo Carrillo Campground - Leo Carrillo Campground, Malibu, CA (May 21-23, 2018) - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

Went camping here and it was pretty cool. The camps are close to each other so you can hear when someone is being loud. The hiking was awesome. We went before the fires so everything I shot was distroyed in the Woolsey Fire. I love camping here. You're pretty close to the beach so you can just walk, what? 1-2 miles and you're on sand. I loved the sunrises and the sunsets were amazing. I definitely recommend. There are bathrooms and showers. And not the hotel kind. There a little store in there in case you forget something or need something. You can also drive out of camp and go to Starbucks down the road or to the grocery store. We had a weird chipmunk issue. Those little rascals ate through some rubber covers and tried to get to our snacks. So leave nothing outside. Put everything in your car if you're gonna leave your camp. Zip EVERYTHING up if you leave or else you're gonna get one of those fuckers eating your stuff. We took a mosquito candle and left it near the fire. We also brought a sage bundle to ward off some critters. Over all I had a great time. Enjoy! read more

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As roadside campgrounds go, this one is one of the better in the state. Considering it's proximity to greater Los Angeles, the insular effect of the Santa Monica Mountains create the illusion of wild out here along the Pacific coast. Still, the secret is out, and this place is almost always at capacity. Campsites tend to be large, with parking for two or three vehicles each. There is partial shade at just about every site, along with a fire pit. As with all campgrounds, certain sites are more preferable than others. Despite being so close to civilization and the beach, for that matter, this campground has a wooded feel to it. Maples, sycamores, oaks, and other shade trees create a symphony of wind and leaves when the afternoon breezes hit the canyon. Songbirds, lizards, and snakes join an ever-growing population of ground squirrels. Early risers might enjoy spotting a mule deer, coyote, or mountain lion... although these larger animals tend to stay away from the noise of camp. That said, keep an eye on your pets, especially at dawn and dusk. The camp has a small store in the middle, along with flush toilets and shower facilities. If you don't have a lot of time to get away, and can manage to find a reservation for a spot, this is not a bad alternative for a quick turnaround overnight on the weekend. Summer is pretty impossible, but there are occasionally sites available in the off-season if you don't plan ahead like me. With just a short walk to the beach, and longer walk/hike opportunities in the adjacent mountains, this is a nice spot to take your significant other who has not yet found their inner appreciation for the outdoors. Don't worry, Cochise, you'll change her mind on camping yet. read more

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This review is about the lack of The State Park being able to patrol the campground after hours to keep others safe. Funding obviously has created a problem. The rowdy campers who partied until 1am disrupted every family around them with F bombs and screaming obsenities several hours after the 10pm quiet time. There were many campers who agreed that they will not return and did not feel safe saying anything directly to the drunk party that night. There were several words exchanged in the daylight as the hungover crowd began to head out and through other people's campgrounds to the bathrooms. Papa and Mamma bears were angry!!!!! It was rewarding to see these rude individuals get an earful from people who wanted to enjoy the weekend, but that should not have to happen and could turn bad quickly. Other than the inconsiderate losers the campground would have been a great place to stay. Sheriff officers came the next day after several people complained and were very understanding and took reports and warned the campers, but until there is a patrol actually doing something at 1am I absolutely would not recommend this campground for families. read more

LEO CARRILLO IS INFESTED WITH RODENTS AND THE PARK HAS NOT TAKEN ANY VISIBLE STEPS TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE. THE SQUIRRELS GOT INTO THE ENGINE OF MY BRAND NEW RV AND CHEWED THE HECK OUT OF MY ELECTRICAL LINES AND FUEL LINES. BEWARE! GO AT YOUR OWN RISK AND EXPECT THE LIKELIHOOD OF HAVING YOUR VEHICLE TOWED HOME OR HAVING YOUR VEHICLE IGNITE IN FLAMES ON THE DRIVE HOME. THE MISMANAGEMENT AT THIS PARK PUT THE LIVES OF ME AND MY FAMILY AT GRAVE RISK. BEWARE!!! I have been going to this park for 35 years. I have always enjoyed the crowd, the location and the fact that it is adjacent to both human and dog beaches. We had the best time there when we last went on the weekend of May 14. However our good time was short-lived when I went to start my RV that Sunday. I had noticed that the squirrel population has exploded to epidemic proportions at the park but it doesn't seem that anyone is doing anything about that. I noticed a number of disabled vehicles and tow trucks adjacent to them but didn't associate this with my rough starting vehicle which had no previous mechanical issues and is in fact almost brand new. I was lucky enough to find a mechanic who could fit us in right before the holiday weekend coming up and he confirmed my suspicions. Leo Carrillo's unchecked rodent infestation allowed squirrels to inflict severe damage to my RV's electrical and fuel line systems. $1K+!!!!! I tried to reach the park directly but the park refers you back to RESERVE CALIFORNIA who then refers you back to the park. It's a cute little game but I don't appreciate it. I will never go there again unless they deal with the infestation in a responsible manner and soon and pay for the damage to my vehicle which their mismanagement caused. The state park should reimburse me for all the damage at a minimum!!! Disappointed and EXTREMELY angry!!! Eliot Mitchell read more

Great camping trip! Ended up with a dead battery and Andrew was kind enough to jump start my vehicle. Nice staff and campgrounds maintained. My only wish is that the park staff at front were more in the know as far as water quality and beach conditions. Water quality warnings on the beach but no notification of this prior to going to the beach. Great spot though! read more

Took my adult daughters and their children here for an inaugural camping trip. The showers and bathrooms were awesome. Fully stocked with toilet paper and some even had mirrors. The fire ring had a very workable grill and the trees provided more than adequate shade. A very nice water spicket provided cold clean water at every site. It was so close to the beach that we could have walked had we not brought so much beach equipment. Word to beachgoers. It is very windy so do not bring umbrellas or beach tents. We lost a tent when a support snapped due to wind. It is also very rocky so be sure and wear beach/swim shoes in the water. Those who did not got cut up on the rocks. The campground was very clean and had trash receptacles close by. We will be back for sure! Great place to bring families. Only wished the noise rule was enforced. We had loud drunk parties next to us that lasted until midnight. Would really have like some quiet after 10 pm. read more

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We've been camping here for 28 years. Recently rented a trailer from Camping Adventures and they brought it to Leo Carrillo and set it up for us. After camping for years in a tent, this was a real treat for us and will do it again next time. Spot 127 is an RV spot with electricity. It was amazing to have air conditioning since it was warm in the day. There's a huge tree that shades a picnic table, and a fire pit ring that's a ways off, so that helps with it not getting too smokey in your camp site. Heads up on the ant situation, bring some Comet or Ajax powder and sprinkle it around all tires of your trailer, picnic table, ice chest or whatever is touching the ground. It detours them from getting into your stuff. The camp store has great tshirts, ice, firewood and supplies you might have forgotten like the Comet! Tide Pools are a must, and watching the surfers at sunset. My happy place! read more

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My Girlfriends family and I come here annually for a Boyscouts of America camping trip. I started camping here annually with the group and it is always a wonderful getaway back to nature trip to look forward to... I enjoy the area and every camping site we have been on has been great. The whole place really is nice, people are friendly, and the campsite staff are always attentive. We have tented and RV camped here and both experiences have been great. It is by the beach, which is a great walk as well! Want to camp? Then go here! read more

We camped here for the first time over Memorial Weekend (booked 6 months in advance on the dot and was a battle to get a site!) and overall we had a good time! Some spots looked... not so pleasant but we lucked out with a spacious flat site #139 - on the corner, pretty private considering the surroundings and very close to the bathroom! Sites ran $45 per night. Each additional car (2 to 3 max) is $12 per night to park. There is a little camp store that has essentials in case you forget anything - they also sell bundles of wood for $8 and bags of ice for $3.75. The store hours are 8am-8pm and the camp host sells bundles of wood from 8-930pm when the store closes. It does look like the campground is under construction but it wasn't too bad while we were there. Its about a 10 minute walk to the beach depending on how far back you are. All campers over the busy holiday weekend seemed respectful and the grounds were pretty much quiet at 10pm. They sell shower tokens 2 for $1 for 3 minutes of hot water. I used a shower and while it was pretty clean after inserting 1 token there was no hot water so we just took free cold showers. Fortunately the weather was pretty decent and not too hot or cold so we managed. No cell service until you get to the entrance or on the beach! This is a neat place to check out at least once! read more

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Great campsite. Very close to the beach and lots of places to hike. I love that I was able to book with electricity hook up even though I don't have an RV. I would rate a 5 but it was difficult to find a spot in the summer time. read more

Been camping here for years. Never had a problem. Yes there are bugs. Yes there is wildlife. (the ground squirrels WILL steal your food if you foolishly leave it out). Yes there are people having a good time. It's a campground! Convenient 5-10 walk to the beach/tide pools. There is also a larger beach (dog friendly) just a few minutes walk north. Great spot to see dolphins, sea lions, pelicans, etc. Campsite is clean. it's a campground not a lounging park. So bring trash bags and then dump your garbage in one of the mini dumpsters they have. Bathrooms are good, but people can be slobs so don't expect it to be perfect at 9 pm at night. Bring soap and towels as facilities are appropriately basic. Sites are nice. Some have electric and some are smaller than other sites.....but every site has a picnic table and fire pit. Sometimes a few people but be a bit loud but it's rare to be disturbed after midnight. Most sights you can actually hear the ocean waves at night....pretty cool! Great little on site store too! Rangers have usually been nice (with the occasional crab here and there) but they do a pretty good job especially considering how busy this campground can get. Overall great place for a getaway provided you have reasonable expectations. Again....it's a campground not a Hilton. read more

Love Leo. Have come for over 30 years! Love the beach store. The rangers are always friendly and helpful. Number one place to camp with families. read more

I camped here for three days in June and had a relatively good time. It was almost constantly windy the whole time I was there. Some of the gusts were so strong that I worried that our tent would fly away. I noticed a lot of people struggling to set up camp in the wind. Many of the campsites were completely surrounded by pretty yellow flowers, which was beautiful but probably not great for people with pollen allergies. The campsites are dog-friendly and there's a dog-friendly beach close nearby. You're supposed to keep your dog on a leash, but some people had their dogs roaming around, which was annoying. There wasn't much discipline in the campsites, so broken rules are rarely acknowledged. People are supposed to be quiet after 10 PM but there was almost always at least one partying group that never seemed to shut up. I would recommend bringing ear plugs. The bathrooms aren't disgustingly dirty, but they're not very clean either. None of the bathrooms provide soap or paper towels, so I would recommend bringing your own. The showers require tokens to be used. Each token gets you two minutes of warm water and water pressure. I'm not actually sure how much the tokens cost because a different member of my group purchased them. We happened to find a shower that was broken or something and provided hot water and water pressure without any tokens. There are a lot of squirrels and birds. We also saw little bunnies. There was near constant chirping and cawing during the day, which is nice unless you have a headache. The road around the campsites is mostly flat and good for biking, especially for beginners. The beaches are very close and absolutely stunning. If you wake up at the crack of dawn and head down to the beach, there are a lot of cool shells to find. The sand is a little rocky in some places and hurt a little to walk on barefoot. There weren't many lifeguards at the beaches. read more

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I left a review on the last one because I thought it was the campground but I wanna say this place is amazing and the workers there are super nice I think I talked to one named Lindsey or linsday and she was helpful, I was there with my friends and then it dawned on me at the beginning of the next morning that how lonely I was because my wife left me a week before and took the kids in my own dog that I had since I was 15 years old. Great place though I really recommend it for people to come here! read more

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Looks like a lot of old run down campers that have been there for a while. I don't feel safe bringing my family there. No views of the ocean. Great staff very friendly and helpful... clean and lots of walking trails... read more

I think this is one of the best campsites ever. The facilities are pretty decent as far as the restrooms and the showers. There is hookups for electricity needs and water spouts for rinsing close by to the camping site. Also there is a little convenient store located inside the campground that has lots of stuff to cook and wear. The rangers don't bother u much and it's pretty quite. The beach is literally walking distance. I'm coming here again for sure...also parking is $12 a day not to bad. read more

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We think this is one of the best places to camp in the area! It is great for families and an excellent place to meet up with friends. Most of the spots are very spacious and have plenty of tree canopy for shade. The walk to the beach or short hikes is easy and accessible. The camp roads are fairly recently paved I think and provide a smooth ride for kids learning to ride bikes or skate (ours learned both in part from their time here). The camp store is pretty well stocked with the basics and the prices are pretty reasonable for the area. The bathrooms were kept pretty clean despite the not so great treatment by some other campers. I was impressed at how many staff were patrolling and helping keep things up. Showers are token so bring plenty of $1 bills if you need that. Also, they do not have soap so you will need to bring that along. But still way better than many campgrounds. We loved our spot this time (#74). I recommend taking a google street-view tour, which is available through the camp roads, to pick yours based on availability. It does fill up so 6 months in advance is the best time to get the best spots. read more

Leo Carrillo Campground - A little effort hike but worth the views! - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

Just went camping here. It's a very popular spot so you will need to book months in advance for summer. I reserved spot #116 and some friends reserved spot #113. When I arrived at the gate to check in, I was told my spot hadn't vacated yet but I was welcome to a free parking pass and I could check back periodically. I took the day pass and drove to the site anyway, just to see where it was. ALAS it was vacant :). I drove back around and advised them it was clear. I was given my campsite pass and away I went. There are plenty of tress but doesn't really offer shade in the middle of the campsite so I had to use my EZ up canopy. Supposedly 3 vehicles are allowed and unless you have 3 Mini's there is no way they would fit in the parking offered. So we parked the truck over the curb and parallel to the street and parked the 2 cars in the parking spots, facing the truck. There was a picnic table and a fire ring. The fire ring was REALLY close to the table, I guess good if someone forgot a chair. Took a walk to find the bathroom and they are really hard to find. Based on where I was, in order to get to a bathroom I had to walk through someone elses campsite to get there OR I could have walked all the way around the road. Not convenient at all. When I did find the bathrooms they were clean but smelled of stale urine. YUCK. Lots of toilet paper and some stalls had a sink and a mirror. Showers are available and take tokens which you can get from the store that is in the campground. Speaking of store, on my walk, I found the small Beach Store. Went in and they had food, drinks, ice, fire wood and anything else you might need for camping. It was pretty cool and convenient to have. The beach is just a very short walk away and there is a bridge that you take under the freeway so there is no running across major streets to get there. Also found a few water spickets scattered randomly around. The closest one was at the edge of the campsite across from mine. Really liked this campgound (although the bathrooms could smell a little better and be more of them or easier access). Would love to come back. read more

Leo Carrillo Campground - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

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