Leo Carrillo Canyon Family campground
Leo Carrillo Canyon Family
Surrounding views: The campground is surrounded by the Santa Monica Mountains, which provide stunning views of the ocean and surrounding landscape. There are also hiking trails that lead to the top of the mountains, offering panoramic views of the entire area.
Specific nearby points of interest: The campground is just a short drive away from the beaches of Malibu, where visitors can enjoy surfing, swimming, and sunbathing. Other nearby attractions include the Getty Villa, a museum dedicated to ancient art, and the Santa Monica Pier, which features an amusement park and restaurants.
Campground amenities: The Leo Carrillo Canyon Family Camping area offers 135 campsites, which are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restrooms and showers. There are also potable water sources and a dump station on-site.
Interesting facts about the area: Leo Carrillo State Park was named after the actor Leo Carrillo, who was an advocate for California's beaches and parks. The park features several unique geological formations, including the "Tar Pits," which are pools of natural asphalt that have been bubbling up from the ground for thousands of years.
Best time of year to visit: The best time to visit the Leo Carrillo Canyon Family Camping area is from April to October, when temperatures range from the mid-60s to mid-80s Fahrenheit. However, the campground can get crowded during peak season, so visitors should make reservations in advance.
Sources:
- California State Parks. "Leo Carrillo State Park." www.parks.ca.gov
- Reserve America. "Leo Carrillo Canyon Family Campground." www.reserveamerica.com
- Visit California. "Leo Carrillo State Park." www.visitcalifornia.com
What's on-site at Leo Carrillo Canyon Family
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 Carrillo Canyon Family, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Carillo | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Leo Carrillo State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Leo Carrillo Group Walk-In | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Bloomfield | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Decker Canyon City Camp (Closed) | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Leo Carrillo Canyon Family -- 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 | 210 cfs | → |
| Sespe C Nr Fillmore | 44 cfs | → |
| Los Angeles R A Sepulveda Dam Ca | 97 cfs | → |
| Ventura R Nr Ventura | 33 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 Carrillo Canyon Family as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Leo Carrillo Canyon Family
Can I make reservations at Leo Carrillo Canyon Family?
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 Carrillo Canyon Family?
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 Carrillo Canyon Family.