State Parks Near Calabasas, California
29 state park units lie within 50 miles of Calabasas. The closest is Malibu Creek State Park, about 4 mi southwest of town. 17 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Malibu Creek State Park4 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 17of 29 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 10parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 15pets allowed
State parks near Calabasas, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Calabasas; driving distance is usually longer.
Malibu Creek State Park
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, fees and rules for Malibu Creek State Park →Topanga State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Topanga State Park →Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Malibu Lagoon State Beach →Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, wildlife watching, biking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park →Los Encinos State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Los Encinos State Historic Park →Will Rogers State Historic Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Will Rogers State Historic Park →Will Rogers State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Will Rogers State Beach →Point Dume State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, swimming, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Dume State Beach →Santa Monica State Beach
Things to do include surfing, swimming, fishing, geocaching, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Santa Monica State Beach →Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach →Leo Carrillo State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, boating, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Leo Carrillo State Park →Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
The park supports fishing, wildlife watching, biking, picnicking, and hiking. The official site lists about 5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area →Dockweiler State Beach
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, biking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Dockweiler State Beach →Placerita Canyon State Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Placerita Canyon State Park →Point Mugu State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Mugu State Park →Verdugo Mountains Park Property
Visitors come for wildlife watching, geocaching, biking, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Verdugo Mountains Park Property →Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area
Things to do include picnicking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area →Los Angeles State Historic Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, wildlife watching, biking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Los Angeles State Historic Park →Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are surfing, horseback riding, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Castaic Lake State Recreation Area →Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park →Mandalay State Beach
Popular activities here are surfing and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Mandalay State Beach →McGrath State Beach
Visitors come for surfing, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for McGrath State Beach →Pío Pico State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Pío Pico State Historic Park →San Buenaventura State Beach
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and geocaching. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for San Buenaventura State Beach →Emma Wood State Beach
The park supports surfing, swimming, fishing, biking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Emma Wood State Beach →Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve →Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park
Things to do include historic sites, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park →Bolsa Chica State Beach
The park supports surfing, swimming, fishing, geocaching, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Bolsa Chica State Beach →Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area
The official site lists about 130 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Calabasas
- Malibu Creek State Park 4 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Topanga State Park 5 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Leo Carrillo State Park 17 mi west · Campground listed
- Dockweiler State Beach 19 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Placerita Canyon State Park 20 mi northeast · Campground listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Calabasas
- Malibu Creek State Park 4 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Topanga State Park 5 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Will Rogers State Historic Park 10 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Leo Carrillo State Park 17 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area 19 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 10 more in the list above
Swimming near Calabasas
- Malibu Creek State Park 4 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach 7 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Will Rogers State Beach 11 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Point Dume State Beach 12 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Santa Monica State Beach 13 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 10 more in the list above
Hiking near Calabasas
- Malibu Creek State Park 4 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Topanga State Park 5 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach 7 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park 9 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Will Rogers State Historic Park 10 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 18 more in the list above
Fishing near Calabasas
- Malibu Creek State Park 4 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach 7 mi south · Fishing listed
- Will Rogers State Beach 11 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Santa Monica State Beach 13 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach 14 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Calabasas
What is the closest state park to Calabasas?
Malibu Creek State Park is the closest, about 4 miles southwest of Calabasas in a straight line. Next are Topanga State Park and Malibu Lagoon State Beach.
How many state parks are near Calabasas?
29 state park units are within 50 miles, and 17 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Calabasas have camping?
10 parks list camping, the nearest being Malibu Creek State Park, Topanga State Park and Leo Carrillo State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Calabasas?
Yes, at 15 parks, including Malibu Creek State Park, Topanga State Park and Will Rogers State Historic Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Calabasas?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.