Leo Carillo campground
Leo Carillo
Surrounding Views:
The park is situated on the coast, so visitors can expect stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, as well as the Santa Monica Mountains. The beach is an ideal spot to watch the sunset over the ocean.
Specific Nearby Points of Interest:
The park is a great starting point for a scenic drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, which passes through several small towns and provides visitors with beautiful views of the coastline. Additionally, visitors can explore the nearby El Matador State Beach or hike in the nearby Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Campground Amenities:
The park offers a variety of campsites, ranging from tent-only sites to RV sites with full hook-ups. All sites include a fire ring and picnic table. The park also has showers and restrooms, as well as a camp store for basic supplies.
Interesting Facts about the Area:
Leo Carrillo State Park is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, and over 100 species of birds. Additionally, the park is well known for its unique rock formations, which were formed by the erosion of sandstone over millions of years.
Best Time of Year to Visit and Average Temperatures:
The best time to visit Leo Carrillo State Park is during the spring or fall when temperatures are mild, and crowds are lower. The average temperature in the spring is 65°F, and in the fall, it is 68°F. However, visitors should be aware that the park can get crowded during weekends and holidays, so reservations are recommended.
What's on-site at Leo Carillo
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Leo Carillo, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Carrillo Canyon Family | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Leo Carrillo State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Leo Carrillo Group Walk-In | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Bloomfield | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Decker Canyon City Camp (Closed) | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Leo Carillo -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Calleguas C Nr Camarillo Ca | 6 cfs | → |
| Santa Paula C Nr Santa Paula | 13 cfs | → |
| Santa Clara R Nr Piru Ca | 79 cfs | → |
| Sespe C Nr Fillmore | 49 cfs | → |
| Los Angeles R A Sepulveda Dam Ca | 74 cfs | → |
| Ventura R Nr Ventura | 34 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Leo Carrillo State Park
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
- Charmlee County Wilderness Park
- County Park Charmlee
- Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach
- Point Mugu State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In The Santa Monica Mountains To Mouth At Pacific Ocean
- Lower Piru Creek (Oulet At Pyramid Reservoir) To Piru Reservoir
- Section Line To Confluence With Rock Creek
- Chorro Grande Canyon To Section Line Dividing Sec 1, T5n, R23w And Sec 6, T5n, T22w
- Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster To Seco Canyon At The Nf Boundary
- Castaic To Pyramid Reservoir
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Leo Carillo as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Leo Carillo
Can I make reservations at Leo Carillo?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Leo Carillo?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Leo Carillo.