County Park Charmlee park
County Park Charmlee
Reasons to visit:
- The park offers opportunities for hiking, picnicking, birdwatching, and nature photography.
- It has several trails of varying difficulty levels, suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers.
- The park is dog-friendly, so visitors can bring their furry friends along.
- The park has a visitor center that provides information about the park's history, ecology, and wildlife.
Points of interest:
- The park has a 2.4-mile loop trail that takes visitors through the oak woodlands and coastal sage scrub habitats.
- The trail leads to a viewpoint that offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains.
- The park has a picnic area with tables and grills, making it a great spot for a family outing or a romantic picnic.
- The park has a small pond that attracts various bird species, including mallards, egrets, and herons.
Interesting facts:
- The park is named after Charmlee Wilderness Park, which was donated to the county by the Charmlee family in 1988.
- The park is home to several species of plants and animals, including coast live oak, toyon, and California quail.
- The park is a popular filming location and has been featured in several movies and TV shows, including "The A-Team" and "NCIS."
Best time to visit:
The best time to visit County Park Charmlee is in the spring (March to May) or fall (September to November) when the weather is mild, and the wildflowers are in bloom. Summer (June to August) can be hot and crowded, and winter (December to February) can be cold and rainy. Visitors should check the park's website for current hours of operation and any COVID-19 protocols in place.
In conclusion, County Park Charmlee is a beautiful park in California that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy nature's beauty. With its scenic trails, picnic areas, and wildlife, it's a great spot for a day trip or a weekend getaway.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit 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.
| 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.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of County Park Charmlee, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decker Canyon City Camp (Closed) | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Leo Carillo | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Leo Carrillo State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Leo Carrillo Canyon Family | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Leo Carrillo Group Walk-In | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Bloomfield | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save County Park Charmlee as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About County Park Charmlee
What can I do at County Park Charmlee?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to County Park Charmlee?
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 park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of County Park Charmlee.