Description

Shaded by giant sycamores and located at the foot of the Santa Monica Mountains, Canyon Campground can get pretty crowded, but for all the right reasons! With 135 family sites to accommodate the masses, this site offers all the amenities ranging from coin-operated hot showers to solid public restrooms. You can find some hike-and-bike campsites right off of campsite #1 while the major group campground near the back accommodates around 50 people! (Book this one way in advance, though, its a keeper.) The beach is in walking distance with great hikes surrounding the sites, so you can find greatness just steps away! The sites are fairly close together though, so this isn’t the best campground to go to if you’re camping to get away from it all.
Campsite area
Tent or RV sites
130 sites
Up to 8 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Potable water available
Showers available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking

Leo Carrillo offers its fair share of biking trails where you can get down n dirty and shred the surrounding hills. A list of t...Read more

Fishing

Fishing is another option available, and assuming you’ve snagged your CA Fishing License (and are above 16), then the plentif...Read more

Hiking

While on your visit, take a quick escape from the campground on one of the surrounding hikes that encompass the sites. Ranging ...Read more

Wind sports

Following the trend of all dem water activities, Leo Carrillo State Park offers great kiteboarding and windsurfing options for ...Read more

Surfing

With a great break and long rides possible, Leo Carrillo is a local front runner. Beware of some territorial locals as well as ...Read more

Swimming

It may be rocky, but that can never dampen a swimmer’s spirit! Well yah, while it is rocky, visitors love to take the beaches a...Read more

Wildlife watching

Head out to Leo Carrillo during prime whale watching season (April & May) as the gray whales return north. If watching thes...Read more

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Canyon Campground.

Beach
Cave
River, stream, or...
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Hipcamper Sean
Sean W.
recommends this listing.
September 30th, 2018

Waves can be loud!

Hipcamper Cam
Cam A.
recommends this listing.
August 21st, 2018

Love it here!

Hipcamper Ruth
Ruth I.
recommends this listing.
October 17th, 2017

One of my favorite campgrounds due to their proximity to LA and the gorgeous beach with tide pools, caves and plenty of rocks to climb. Very tolerant of dogs, great little camp store on site, lovely site for kids.

Hipcamper Evanne
Evanne G.
recommends this listing.
September 18th, 2017

Book way, way in advance.

Hipcamper John
John S.
recommends this listing.
July 29th, 2017

Always fun, especially on a south swell and close enough to the LA for easy access. Some good hikes, but on the crowded side.

Hipcamper Stephanie
Stephanie W.
recommends this listing.
May 10th, 2017

Camping neighbors can be loud and messy with the bathrooms.

Hipcamper Stacie
Stacie S.
didn't provide a recommendation.
March 7th, 2017

Great week night camp site. Leo Carillo has one of the few dog friendly beaches in Los Angeles County. The creek is home to endangered steelhead so keep your dog and fishing poles OUT. If you play in the creek don't build rock walls as they can prevent fish from accessing the creek.

Hipcamper Kamilah
Kamilah C.
didn't provide a recommendation.
August 23rd, 2016

Pretty cool site to get away from the city and have a 2-fer beach day. The $60 sites are powered.
Was able to get a site as a walk up.
NOT secluded. Lots of families and kids and the campsites abut each other.
Walking distance to dog friendly beach is a plus.

Hipcamper Ivan
Ivan R.
didn't provide a recommendation.
August 15th, 2015

A short drive from LA. I work at thousand oaks so it's not bad going after work. Avoid walk-in's on high temp weathers because that place will book quickly. I know "amateur" right? This place is very calming and plenty of space for day use.

Park
Leo Carrillo State Park
State
California
Country
United States
Phone Number
(310) 457-8143
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
34.052° N, 118.934° W
Unknown price
Tent Only - Group: 1 Site
(Up to 50 people per site)
Unknown price
Tent / RV / Trailer: 129 Sites
(Up to 8 people per site)