Malibu Creek SP

State Park

Just 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles, the park features hiking, fishing, bird watching and horseback riding opportunities.

There are 15 miles of streamside trail through oak and sycamore woodlands on chaparral covered slopes.

Twenty-five mile Malibu Creek in the park is the principal watercourse of the Santa Monica Mountains, from Boney Mountain to Malibu Lagoon.

The park was the center of Chumash Native American life for centuries and was once used to film numerous movies and TV shows, such as Planet of the Apes and M*A*S*H.

Location-Directions
The park is located four miles south of Highway 101 on Las Virgenes/Malibu Canyon Road.
Latitude/Longitude: 34.1033 / -118.7331

Please Note:
The park recently switched from coin-operated showers to token-operated showers. The token machines accept ONLY one dollar bills. Change for larger bills is not available at this time.

·Park Information

  • Hours of Operation:

    dawn ‘til dusk

  • Park Office Telephone:

    (818) 880-0367

  • Available Online Reservation:

    Upcoming Weekend: NO

    Within 2 Weeks: YES

    Updated: 5/14/2013 9:08 AM
  • Region

    Los Angeles County

    County

    Los Angeles

  • Max Camper Length:

    30 Feet

    Max Trailer Length

    30 Feet

General Information

Special Events & Weddings
(818) 880-0372

Filming & Photography Permits
(818) 880-0358 

School Field Trips
Reservations are required to waive parking fees.
(310) 457-8185

Interpretive Programs
Visitor Center hours, Junior Ranger programs, campfire programs & hikes
(310) 457-8185

Address
1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302

Dogs in Parks

Dogs on a leash are allowed in the Park's day use areas and campground. Dogs are not allowed on the backcountry trails or dirt roads.