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# Malibu Creek State Park

Los Angeles · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Visitor informationAccess & reservations

### Malibu Creek State Park: Selected high-demand campsites

Park-specific information

- [Selected high-demand campsites](https://caparks.org/parks/malibu-creek-state-park)

Some campsites use a monthly reservation drawing. Check the Camping & Lodging section of ReserveCalifornia for the active drawing and eligible campsites.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=614)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(818) 451-9642](tel:8184519642)

**Hours**: Day-use Parking: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=614)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.10081&lon=-118.711134)

## About Malibu Creek State Park

Malibu Creek State Park is listed in official public-land records for Los Angeles, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Biking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/biking)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)[Horseback riding ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/horseback-riding)Tent CampingGroup CampsitesRV Dump StationRV AccessParkingRestrooms / ShowersRestroomsDrinking Water AvailableHistorical/Cultural SitePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsGuided ToursInterpretive ExhibitsNature & Wildlife ViewingBike TrailsHiking TrailsHorseback Riding

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Mapped hiking trails.

OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped California portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules.

- [Backbone Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/backbone-trail-osm-2748910)66.6 mapped mi

[All mapped hiking routes ↗](https://caparks.org/trails)

Trail data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) · [ODbL](https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/)

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=614)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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