Malibu Creek State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $3 parkingAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(818) 451-9642
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
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Malibu Creek State Park is a 8,143-acre park in Los Angeles County, about 4 miles southwest of Calabasas.
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day use | Daily | 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Day-use Parking: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hourly Parking | $3 |
| Vehicle Day Use | $12 |
| Bus, Large | $125 |
| Bus, Small | $50 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Hourly Parking: $3.00 • Vehicle Day Use: $12.00 • Bus, Large: $125.00 • Bus, Small: $50.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: park dirt roads or hiking trails; the trails in malibu creek state park.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs are allowed only in the campground, day-use picnic areas, parking lots and paved park roads. Dogs are not allowed on park dirt roads or hiking trails. No Dogs on Trails at Malibu Creek State Park - Nearby Dog Friendly Trails Dogs are NOT permitted on the trails in Malibu Creek State Park. Here are some places nearby where dogs are allowed: Why aren’t dogs allowed on trails at Malibu Creek State Park? To Protect Resources: Dogs are predators by nature - presence or lingering scent of dogs can cause wildlife to move away, temporarily or permanently reducing the amount of available habitat in which to feed, breed and rest. Dogs can transmit diseases and other parasites to native animals. Dogs that run loose or become lost often harass or kill park wildlife. To Protect You and Your Dog: Dogs in wild areas can be bitten by rattlesnakes or other wildlife. Dogs frequently pick up ticks. If your dog comes in contact with with poison oak it can easily transfer the irritating oils to you. For the Safety and Enjoyment of Others: Some people are intmidated by dogs, even friendly ones. Dogs reduce the amount of wildlife that hikers are likely to see.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Campground Information
Anything relating to Campground Reservations:
contact Reserve California online or 1-800-444-7275.
Showers: The park's showers are token-operated. The token machines accept ONLY one dollar bills. Change for larger bills is not available at this time.
Firewood policy: Firewood is allowed to be burned in a fire rings in the campground on LOW (Green) level Fire Safety Day(s). Burning firelogs (ex: Duraflame log) and charcoal briquettes in the fire rings is allowed when fire level is at Medium (Yellow) and weather permits. On a HIGH (Red) level wood, firelogs, or briquettes are NOT allowed to be burned. Check the sign near the campground entrance to see the day's fire level.
For camp host opportunity inquiries, email angelescamphost@parks.ca.gov.
Read more from the park
ATTENTION: It is illegal to conduct business in a park area without a permit, contract, or other written agreement. Malibu Creek does not currently have any agreement for RV/Camping equipment. Please be advised that any rented RV/camping equipment coming into Malibu Creek State Park may be turned away upon arrival at the park.
Overnight facilities: Tent Camping, Group Campsites, RV Dump Station, RV Access
Max trailer: 30 feet
Max camper/motorhome: 30 feet
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingFishingRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingHikingBikingHorseback ridingCamping
Trails
No Dogs on Trails at Malibu Creek State Park - Nearby Dog Friendly Trails
Dogs are NOT permitted on the trails in Malibu Creek State Park. Here are some places nearby where dogs are allowed:
Why aren’t dogs allowed on trails at Malibu Creek State Park?
1. To Protect Resources: Dogs are predators by nature - presence or lingering scent of dogs can cause wildlife to move away, temporarily or permanently reducing the amount of available habitat in which to feed, breed and rest. Dogs can transmit diseases and other parasites to native animals. Dogs that run loose or become lost often harass or kill park wildlife.
2. To Protect You and Your Dog: Dogs in wild areas can be bitten by rattlesnakes or other wildlife. Dogs frequently pick up ticks. If your dog comes in contact with with poison oak it can easily transfer the irritating oils to you.
3. For the Safety and Enjoyment of Others: Some people are intmidated by dogs, even friendly ones. Dogs reduce the amount of wildlife that hikers are likely to see.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Group facilities
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Malibu Creek State Park is just 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles, and has over 4,000 acres, featuring hiking, camping, bird watching and other outdoor opportunities. Phone (818) 880-0367 for more information.
Camping
Four campsites are accessible (#12, #30, #44, and #54). Restrooms are generally accessible with adjacent accessible parking. Shower facilities are usable.
The campfire center is accessible and is on an accessible route leading from the campground.
Picnic Area
Both picnic areas have accessible picnic sites including water and barbecues. Accessible restrooms are located adjacent to the picnic sites.
Trails
The Anne Skager Trail is an ‘out-and-back’ accessible trail that is 0.58 miles each way with views of Las Virgenes Creek, Stokes Canyon, and surrounding mountains. The surface is asphalt and compacted aggregate. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%. Accessible picnic areas and interpretive panels are located at various locations along the trail. The trailhead is accessed from the 2nd picnic area parking lot. Accessible parking and restrooms are nearby.
Read more from the park
As of March 2019, the Anne Skager Trail is mostly accessible. Due to the Woolsey Fire, some of the trail sustained damage. The loop section at the west end of the trail is only partially accessible from both ends to a small bridge that burned.
Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
Anne Skager Trail 3% Average 1.5% Average 4 FT Average Aggregate & Asphalt
7% Maximum 5% Maximum 4 FT Minimum
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1925 Las Virgenes Road
Calabasas, CA 91302 - Nearest town
- Calabasas — about 4 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.1008, -118.7113
- Phone
- (818) 451-9642
- Malibu.SpecialEvents@parks.ca.gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located four miles south of Highway 101 on Las Virgenes/Malibu Canyon Road.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Black Bear in Malibu Creek State Park (28148954614).jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), National Park Service from USA
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology