Is camping allowed in Los Angeles?

While camping within the city limits of Los Angeles is generally not allowed, there are several campgrounds and parks in the surrounding areas where you can camp. Some popular options include:

• Malibu Creek State Park
• Angeles National Forest
• Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
• Point Mugu State Park
• Topanga State Park

For beach camping near Los Angeles, consider visiting Dockweiler State Beach (for RVs) or Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu. You can find more camping options in and around Los Angeles on Hipcamp.