Leo Carrillo State Park park
Leo Carrillo State Park
There are many good reasons to visit Leo Carrillo State Park, including its beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and camping facilities. The park's beaches are particularly popular for surfing, swimming, and beachcombing. Visitors can also explore the tide pools and rocky coastline, which offer a unique glimpse into the area's marine life.
One of the main points of interest in the park is the historic Adamson House, which is located adjacent to the park's main entrance. The house was built in the 1920s and features stunning Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and beautiful gardens.
Another interesting feature of Leo Carrillo State Park is its extensive network of hiking trails. Visitors can explore the park's rugged terrain and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding coastline and mountains.
Some interesting facts about the park include that it was used as a filming location for many TV shows and movies, including scenes from the original "Planet of the Apes" movie. Additionally, the park is home to several rare plants and animals, including the endangered California red-legged frog.
The best time of year to visit Leo Carrillo State Park is during the spring and fall, when temperatures are mild and the crowds are smaller. However, the park is open year-round and offers a variety of activities and events throughout the year.
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 Leo Carrillo State Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Carrillo Canyon Family | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Leo Carrillo State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Leo Carillo | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Leo Carrillo Group Walk-In | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Bloomfield | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Decker Canyon City Camp (Closed) | ✗ | ✗ | → |
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 Leo Carrillo State Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Leo Carrillo State Park
What can I do at Leo Carrillo State Park?
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 Leo Carrillo State Park?
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 Leo Carrillo State Park.