State Parks Near Moorpark, California
30 state park units lie within 50 miles of Moorpark. The closest is Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, about 15 mi east of town. 14 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park15 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 14of 30 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 11parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 15pets allowed
State parks near Moorpark, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Moorpark; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Verdugo Mountains Park Property
Visitors come for wildlife watching, geocaching, biking, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Verdugo Mountains Park Property →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 →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 →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 →Carpinteria State Beach
The park supports snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Carpinteria State Beach →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 →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 →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 →Fort Tejon State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and group camping).
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Tejon State Historic Park →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 →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 →El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Moorpark
- Malibu Creek State Park 16 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Point Mugu State Park 17 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Leo Carrillo State Park 17 mi south · Campground listed
- Topanga State Park 21 mi southeast · Campground listed
- McGrath State Beach 22 mi west · Campground listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Moorpark
- Malibu Creek State Park 16 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Point Mugu State Park 17 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Leo Carrillo State Park 17 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Topanga State Park 21 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Mandalay State Beach 22 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 10 more in the list above
Swimming near Moorpark
- Malibu Creek State Park 16 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Point Mugu State Park 17 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach 17 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Leo Carrillo State Park 17 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Point Dume State Beach 20 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 10 more in the list above
Hiking near Moorpark
- Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park 15 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Malibu Creek State Park 16 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Point Mugu State Park 17 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach 17 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Leo Carrillo State Park 17 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 18 more in the list above
Fishing near Moorpark
- Malibu Creek State Park 16 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Point Mugu State Park 17 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach 17 mi south · Fishing listed
- Leo Carrillo State Park 17 mi south · Fishing listed
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach 21 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Moorpark
What is the closest state park to Moorpark?
Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park is the closest, about 15 miles east of Moorpark in a straight line. Next are Malibu Creek State Park and Point Mugu State Park.
How many state parks are near Moorpark?
30 state park units are within 50 miles, and 14 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Moorpark have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Malibu Creek State Park, Point Mugu 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 Moorpark?
Yes, at 15 parks, including Malibu Creek State Park, Point Mugu State Park and Leo Carrillo State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Moorpark?
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.