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Leo Carrillo State Park  ·  Malibu, CA

Malibu's beach campground.
135 sites. 20 million neighbors.

The closest beach camping to Los Angeles fills months in advance. CampWatch monitors every cancellation at Leo Carrillo around the clock and emails you the moment a site opens.

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135
Campsites
6 mo.
Books out ahead
28mi
From downtown LA
8 am
Cancellations post
Why it's hard to book

The closest beach camping to 20 million people

Leo Carrillo is the northernmost beach campground in Los Angeles County — 28 miles from downtown LA, right on PCH with direct Malibu beach access. Its 135 sites mix beachfront tent spots with canyon sites deeper in the park.

The combination of easy freeway access and genuine beach camping means it books months ahead every summer weekend and most of spring. Any coastal site that opens up disappears in minutes.

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Park details

Leo Carrillo at a glance

Location
Malibu, CA
Sites
135 (beachfront + canyon)
Nightly fee
$35 – $65
Best months
Mar – Nov
Hookups
52 hookup sites
Pets allowed
Yes, on leash
Booking window
6 months ahead
Reservations
ReserveCalifornia

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