Point Mugu State Park

Phone Number

(310) 457-8144

Max. Trailer Lengths

Sycamore Canyon Campground
Trailer: Up to 31 Feet
Camper/Motorhome: Up to 31 Feet

Thornhill Broome Campground
Truck and Trailer (combined): Up to 31 Feet
Camper/Motorhome: Up to 31 Feet

Park Hours

  • Sycamore Cove & Mugu Beach parking lots open at 8am and close at sunset.
  • Sycamore Canyon & Thornhill Broome campground gates open at 8am and close at 10pm. No entry after 10pm.

Dogs Allowed?

Yes
Dogs allowed in campground and day-use areas. Dogs are not allowed on trails.

Driving Directions to Point Mugu SP

The beach is 15 miles south of Oxnard on Highway One.
Address:
9000 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265

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Visitors will be able to make same-day reservations for campsites and lodging. Bookings may extend from the arrival date to the desired departure date-based on availability and the Park's maximum stay rules. La Jolla Group Camp Reservations check in and collect vehicle tags from Thornhill Broome Campground.

Online Reservations

Upcoming Park Events

BOATING
Boating
OVERNIGHT FACILITIES
En route Campsites
Family Campsites
Group Campsites
Hike or Bike Campsites
Primitive Camping
RV Dump Station
RV Access
TRAIL USE
Bike Trails
Hiking Trails
Horseback Riding
DAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Env. Learning/Visitor Center
Fishing
Interpretive Exhibits
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
Beach Area
Swimming
Nature & Wildlife Viewing
Windsurfing/Surfing
Family Programs
Geocaching
OTHER FACILITIES & VISITOR INFORMATION
Parking
Restrooms / Showers
Restrooms
Wheelchair Accessible

Trailer Height Alert: The maximum Trailer Height at this park is 13'6"

Trailer Length Alert: The maximum combined length for vehicles and trailers at Thornhill Broome Campground is 31 feet. The total lengh of the towing vehicle + trailer + hitch/tongue may not exceed 31 feet. Visitors with vehicles AND trailers exceeding a combined total lengh of 31 feet will be denied entry. Refunds will not be issued for camping and/or parking fees.

Point Mugu State Park, located in the Santa Monica Mountains, features five miles of ocean shoreline with rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, sand dunes, rugged hills and uplands, two major river canyons and wide grassy valleys dotted with sycamores, oaks and a few native walnuts. There are more than 70 miles of hiking trails. The beach also features swimming, body surfing and surf fishing. The park includes the jagged pinnacles of the Boney Mountains State Wilderness Area.

Driving Directions
The beach is 15 miles south of Oxnard on Highway One.

Parking fees:

  • All day – $12.00 per car, per day
  • 3 hrs – $9.00 per car
  • 2 hrs – $6.00 per car
  • 1 hr – $3.00 per car


Popular hikes and trails: 

  • Grotto Trail (easy)
  • Mugu Peak Trail (moderate)
  • Scenic and Overlook Trails Loop (easy)

Keep in mind when entering Point Mugu SP via Old Cabin Trail from the National Park Service’s Rancho Sierra Vista, that bicycles and dogs are not allowed within the Boney Mountain State Wilderness Area

Campground Information

Firewood Policy:  Burning firewood, Duraflame, and charcoal briquettes in the fire rings is allowed when fire level permits (determined on a day by day basis).  Check the sign near the entrance to the park for the day's fire levels.

Showers: The park's showers are token-operated. The token machines accept ONLY dollar bills. Change for larger bills is not available at this time.

For camp host opportunity inquiries, email angelescamphost@parks.ca.gov. 

Additional Visitor Services

Trailer Height Alert: The maximum Trailer Height at this park is 13'6"
Trailer Length Alert: The maximum vehicle+trailer length at Thornhill Broome Campground is 31'. The total lengh of the tow vehicle + trailer + hitch/tongue may not exceed 31'. Visitors with vehicles+trailers exceeding 31' will be denied entry and refunds will not be issued for camping and/or parking fees.