Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
1 campground in the park · 331 nearby · 40 free and dispersed sites within 50 mi
Photo: NPS
At a glance
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 1 campgroundReserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 331 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 40 sitesWithin 50 mi
Where to camp
Camping in the park 1
Camping near the park 331
Free and dispersed nearby 40
See them on the map- La Jolla Valley Trail CampsThousand Oaks, CA15 mi
- Abandoned Sand Canyon CampgroundSanta Clarita, CA29 mi
- Big ConeSanta Paula, CA29 mi
- Cross CampSanta Paula, CA29 mi
- Jackson CampSanta Paula, CA30 mi
- Log CabinHasley Canyon, CA31 mi
Services nearby: 7 dump stations · 15 rest areas
About Santa Monica Mountains
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultural sites, from old movie ranches to Native American centers…
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultural sites, from old movie ranches to Native American centers. What will you and your family discover?
Photos: NPS
Things to do
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Climbing
- Rock Climbing
- Compass and GPS
- Geocaching
- Hiking
Plan your visit
Getting there
There are multiple trailheads around the park, so there is not one main entrance. You can begin your visit at the visitor center, located off Mulholland Highway in Calabasas. The Santa Monica Mountains are traversed by…
Weather
Summers are hot and dry while winters are cool and wet.
Plan your visit
Hours
The park sites are open year-round. Our parking lots are open from 8 am to sunset.
Getting there
There are multiple trailheads around the park, so there is not one main entrance. You can begin your visit at the visitor center, located off Mulholland Highway in Calabasas. The Santa Monica Mountains are traversed by the 405 Freeway on the east side; crowned by the 101 Freeway on the north and west side; and Highway 1, the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), on the southern ocean border.
Weather
Summers are hot and dry while winters are cool and wet.
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