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Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground

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Occupancy by the same persons, equipment, or vehicles of the Angeles District's camping facilities is limited to a total of 30 days in any calendar year. These facilities include: Leo Carrillo State Park, Malibu Creek State Park, and Point Mugu State Park, including Sycamore Canyon and Thornhill Broome. From March 16 through October 16, occupancy is limited to 7 consecutive days in each of the above campgrounds. Following the 7-day limit, there must be a 48-hour period of vacancy beginning 12 noon on the check-out day to 12 noon of the second day following before the same person, group, vehicles or equipment may occupy that campground. From October 17 through March 15, occupancy is limited to 15 consecutive days in each of the above campgrounds. Following the 15-day limit, there must be a 48-hour period of vacancy beginning 12 noon on the check-out day to 12 noon of the second day following before the same person, group, vehicles or equipment may occupy that campground. To book a Group site you must have at least NINE occupants. For more information, please call (805) 488-5223 or (818) 880-0363.

Occupancy by the same persons, equipment, or vehicles of the Angeles District's camping facilities is limited to a total of 30 days in any calendar year.

Camping Adventures concession provides trailer rental service, consisting of various sized trailers, to park visitors within Leo Carrillo and Point Mugu State Parks.  Check the website; if you have questions, call 805-797-7460.

No fires allowed during Red Flag Warnings.

Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in. Your DMV Disabled Placard/License Plate does not automatically give you a discount on your campsite. You will need to obtain a CA State park-issued Disabled Discount Pass (DDP) or Distinguished Veterans Pass (DVP). The park recently switched from coin-operated showers to token-operated showers. The token machines accept dollar bills, and you receive 2 tokens for a dollar. Showers are operated by CA State Park tokens. Tokens can be purchased at the campground located at selected restrooms. Token machines accept bills only. Campers 17 and under MUST have a permission slip signed by their parent allowing the minor to camp. It must have a signature, the campground, and dates in which the minor is camping and a phone number where the parent may be reached. There is a night time closure in effect, the gates are closed at 10:00 p.m. and opens daily at 8:00 a.m. NO late night arrivals are permitted. Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer; additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park. Although your site may hold 2 or more vehicles, your reservation only covers 1 vehicle (except for group or specialty sites). Leo Carrillo is reservable Year-Round!

Campers are Saying

Canyon Campground, near Malibu, California, is a fantastic place for those looking to enjoy the beauty of nature while being close to the beach. With spacious sites that offer a mix of privacy and accessibility, it’s a great choice for both tent campers and RV enthusiasts.

This campground is known for its clean facilities, including restrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day spent outdoors. Many campers have highlighted the short walk to the beach, where dogs are welcome, making it a perfect spot for families and pet owners alike. One visitor noted, “Nice short walk to the beach where dogs are welcome.”

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, the surrounding area features stunning rock formations and tide pools, ideal for exploration. While some campers mentioned the lack of Wi-Fi and spotty cell service, it’s a great opportunity to disconnect and truly immerse yourself in the natural surroundings.

Canyon Campground also has a camp store and food trucks nearby, so you won’t have to venture far for supplies or a bite to eat. Whether you’re planning a quick getaway or a longer stay, this campground offers a laid-back atmosphere with plenty of opportunities for relaxation and fun.

General Overview

State Park

Leo Carrillo State Park's Campground is fully opened. Vehicular access to North Beach remains closed at this time.

Camping Information: **Max trailer height is 13'6" **

Visitors will be able to reserve campsites and lodging six months in advance from the current date. Bookings may extend from the arrival date to the desired departure date – based on availability and the park’s maximum stay rules.

Firewood Policy: Burning firewood, Duraflame, and charcoal briquettes is allowed in the fire rings only when fire level permits. Check the sign near the entrance kiosk for the day's fire level.

Showers: The park has only token-operated showers. The token machines accept ONLY one-dollar bills. Change for larger bills is not available at this time.

Dogs allowed in day-use areas, campground and North Beach (north of Lifeguard Tower 3). Dogs not allowed on backcountry trails or South Beach (south of Lifeguard Tower 3).

Fee Info

Parking:

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

Reservation Info

Reservations available up to 6 months in advance.

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Location

Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

Take the 101 freeway and exit at Kanan Road. Go south onto Kanan Road. Turn right onto Mulholland Highway. Keep left to continue on Encinal Canyon Road. Turn left to stay on Encinal Canyon Road. Turn right onto CA-1 N, Pacific Coast Highway. 2.3 miles down, the park entrance will be on your right.

Coordinates

34.047961 N
118.934126 W

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Mar. 7, 2024

Beautiful sunshine

Amazing place to camp either for one day, but difficult to find availability

Month of VisitNovember
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Reviewed Feb. 29, 2024

Canyon Escape

Beautiful campgrounds in a canyon next to the beach. Clean restrooms & showers. Spent 3 nights here & wish we could stay longer. The only negative was no wifi or data. So zero internet on site. And Verizon phone signal was spotty at best. Once you get out of the canyon at the beach, the signal is back. But ya, no using data to do social media or watch shows or anything on phone.

SiteL32
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by T&A Adventures *., February 29, 2024
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by T&A Adventures *., February 29, 2024
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by T&A Adventures *., February 29, 2024
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Reviewed Jan. 22, 2024

Beautiful January Trip

This was a cool spot. There are a mix of nice open campsites, and more intimate ones. Nice short walk to the beach where dogs are welcome.

Site15
Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Joe V., January 22, 2024
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Joe V., January 22, 2024
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Joe V., January 22, 2024
Reviewed Sep. 25, 2023

Great spot at front of Campsite

We camped in site 103 and found it to be an awesome spot. We brought our infant for her first camping trip and from 103 you couldn't really see anyone else's camp site (site 102 was across the street from our spot but no one was there). It is also nearly as close as you can get to the beach and has quick access to shower/bathroom and water. 

Only downside was that while It was quiet at night, during the day you are near the entrance so there was a lot of foot traffic and cars/RVs driving through. It didn't bother us though.

SiteL103
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Corey B., September 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Corey B., September 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Corey B., September 25, 2023
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Reviewed Jun. 25, 2023

Overall great experience except for other campers.

It was a great trip over all. The site was clean, there wasn’t a crazy amount of bugs. I do like that the store wasn’t extremely over priced.

The one issue I had wasn’t with the site itself it was the other campers. On the first night there was a couple arguing at midnight and 4 am. The rangers eventually showed up but they didn’t care that they were disturbing the peace.

Overall it’s a great spot to camp! Will definitely be back.

Site132
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Andrea P., June 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Andrea P., June 25, 2023
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2023

Lovely secluded state park close to town!

We visited Leo Carillo in March of 2022 and absolutely loved it. The sites are private and roomy, and they have everything you could need - a camp store, showers, and even food trucks! It’s about a 10 minute walk to the beach, which is pretty rocky and not too swimmable, but still gorgeous. Be aware though, the gates close early and if you miss them, you get locked out!

Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2023

Dishonest signage

The park and the signs outside the park say gate hours are from 8 AM to 10 PM. It’s 5 PM at night the gates are locked already they locked them at dark not at 10 PM at dark and there’s no camping here at all.

Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2022

Excellent . Big spots

Nice big spots, close to the beach. Very quite. Needs to reserve at California State parks website. Dump station and water fill up on your way out not on the campsite, but thats no issue for us. Wifi not working but good 4G reception. Need tokens for the shower, so showered in the RV.

Site5
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Femke J., October 4, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 26, 2022

Chill camping spot

Had a great time at Leo Carrillo. It’s such a chill campground. Having the beach right next door is awesome. The tide pools are great, but there’s some really beautiful spots on north beach.

Site126
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Amber R., September 26, 2022
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2022

Large campsite

Large campsite, I saw many campsite with more the 8 person and lots of tents live together in one site with no problem. It's not a problem for 3 cars parking on site. Kids love tide pool. Cool camp store, they sell fire wood. Because we stay at site 42, it's quite far from beach so we have to drive to beach but not a problem for parking.

Site42
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Sook C., August 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Sook C., August 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Sook C., August 9, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 5, 2022

Unexpected, good campsite

I've often come to the beach here but not the campsite. It's on the landward side of the pch and feels like you are away from everything. The beach is accessible by a short walk that goes under the pch, so no crossing this busy road. The site has a handy store for basic needs plus toys and shirts and emergency camp stuff. Not sure if all the hookups are operational, we weren't able to get one, but there were tent campers on sites that had them? Like most places, best to book early to guarantee you get what you need. This site had a nice fire pit and table up a short hill and very private

Site122
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Steve H., August 5, 2022
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Steve H., August 5, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 18, 2022

Love it

Beautiful scenery of the ocean and nice to see the sunrise and sunset.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Jose Q., July 18, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2022

Great location

This park has great access to a beautiful beach. A lot of surfers which was fun to watch. Not familiar enough with CA to judge but just to mention, you have to buy tokens to take a shower. We were told it was $2 for a 4 min shower. When you actually get to the shower it’s $2 for 2 mins. The sites are spread out enough you’re not right on top of your neighbor but they are still close and it was crowded! A lot of bikes and activity going on pretty late into the night.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Leslie M., July 15, 2022
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Leslie M., July 15, 2022
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Leslie M., July 15, 2022
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Reviewed Jul. 10, 2022

Great tidepools

Love this spot for it's tide pools and location off of pch.

Siteback campsites are larger
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by monica , July 10, 2022
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by monica , July 10, 2022
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by monica , July 10, 2022
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Reviewed Jun. 22, 2022

Great Local Getaway

Wonderful area with good hiking spots, beach access for both you and your dogs. Easy access to water every 4-5 bays, dumpsters close by, showers on site and a local store for some last minute amenities.

Site118
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Apr. 14, 2022

Great local campsite for LA

We camped here for New Years 2016 and loved it. It was a quiet campground even on new years and had a good amount of room between sites. The site is pretty sandy so the tents get a bit messy, but otherwise the fire ring was great. 

The beach that you can walk to is an awesome dog beach. We had a blast here. I will say be careful about tar in the sand as that ruined a good pair of hiking pants that I was wearing.

Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Corey B., April 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Corey B., April 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Corey B., April 14, 2022
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Reviewed Apr. 4, 2022

Beautiful Campground

I thought this was a great campground, although I had the only campsite (#101) that didn’t have any shade. It is a huge campground with paved pads for cars and RVs. Many of the site had huge shade trees that you could fit several tents under. Sites were spaced a good distance apart. It is well maintained. There are flush toilets, hot showers, water, a dump station and a little campground store. My only complaint was the showers. Two tokens for a dollar, two minutes of hot water per token. It took most of the first two minutes waiting for the water to get hot. I ended my shower by rinsing off with cold water.

Site101
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Jul. 20, 2021

My favorite LA area beach

The beach has sand, tide pools, caves, beauty galore!

Sitewill be camping soon… have day visited many times!
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Carolyn A., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Carolyn A., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Carolyn A., July 20, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 14, 2021

Good spot to camp and surf

I was lucky to roll in on a late Sunday afternoon and snag a last minute spot. Beach is a good surf spot. Sites are good sized and not too close to each other. Bathrooms have token showers.

Site30
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Tommy B., July 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Tommy B., July 14, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 3, 2021

Nice campground w/ beach access

The campground is tucked away between 2 canyons amongst sycamore trees. The parking pads or trailer pads are very small, but the sites themselves have good space w/ fire pits and tables. Cel service is very scarce in the campground, you need to go out to the beach for service. The beach is within walking distance, great waves for surfing and awesome tide pools for the kiddos. There is also a dog beach and a couple rock caves to explore. Overall, a nice getaway and not too far from home.

Site96
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Mar. 23, 2021

Great family vacation!

We spent our spring break here and had a great time. Me, my husband, and our 7 year old daughter enjoyed it so much we ended up extending our stay. The campground was busy but there was plenty of space between campsites. Everyone was pleasant including the staff that were very helpful and answered all of our questions.

  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Joseph , March 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Joseph , March 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Joseph , March 23, 2021
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Reviewed Mar. 9, 2021

A very nice a family friendly campground.

The best part of this campground is the quick walk to the beach. Lots of families and trees to climb for the kids. Going from the campsite to the sand was a very nice experience. I camped on a Saturday night so the campground was full but that was expected as we were so close to L.A. I will return for a quick getaway.

  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Matt R., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Matt R., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Matt R., March 9, 2021
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2020

Great Campground for the family !

Nice campground Very family oriented Great for kids to play, run and ride their bikes all day long Walking distance to the beach Convenient store located in campground Closest grocery store is about 10 minutes away

Lots of Rats at night Make sure you bring rodent repellent

  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Jose N., December 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Jose N., December 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Jose N., December 1, 2020
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Reviewed Nov. 15, 2020

Nice size sites

We visited here last weekend. Had reservations for site 30, which was nice. However, very loud inconsiderate neighbors. They had a huge clan of screaming children and barking dogs. Plus they ran their generator during quiet hours. We walked around the park on day 2 and saw a lot of open sites, and requested to be moved if possible. While the person at the kiosk did let us move, she was not friendly about it, and in fact was quite rude. She said they have every right to be loud in a public place. What about our right to enjoy nature in peace? If I went to a movie theater, a public place, people do not have the right to be loud and ruin my experience, right? Beware of L. Albers, she is not nice. In any case, we moved to site 118, which was beautiful, and quiet. The sites are all pretty big, and are spread out. A bit of a long walk to the beach, but we didn’t have kids, so it was ok. I would go back.

  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Sam & Amy inc.  L., November 15, 2020
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Sam & Amy inc.  L., November 15, 2020
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Sam & Amy inc.  L., November 15, 2020
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2020

When you want to camp close to LA

Family camping weekend. There is a cute general store onsite. It’s small but carries plenty and has a coffee machine. It was so much fun riding our scooters and skates all over the grounds as all the sites are situated on a loop. Restrooms were nearby these two sites and had token showers. Lots of ants at our site but we set up camp right under the big tree and hey you are in nature. Beach is not far (walkable) but recommend a wagon or something similar to bring your beach gear. Water was very cold of course. Dog beach is located on the north beach. Porta-potties at the beach. Fishing allowed. Was so much fun discovering the tidepools and exploring the coastal cliffs and caves.

SiteSites 94 and 92
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Yvonne P., October 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Yvonne P., October 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by Yvonne P., October 27, 2020
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Reviewed Jul. 29, 2020

Nice campsite

We stayed one night. Nice experience. It was super quiet after 10p.m., but it was a Monday night.

About 60% of the sites have shade. Check the ReserveCalifornia.com site pictures to see what the site looks like before you register. Open the map then click on the site to see the picture. https://www.reservecalifornia.com/CaliforniaWebHome/

It’s a short walk to the beach. Nice beach. Dogs are only allowed on the beach north of Leo Carrillo Beach. It’s a little longer walk. A couple of notes: The Dyrt info says $12 but that’s for day use only. The tent sites are $45, plus $9 registration fee;hookup sites $60, plus $9 registration. There is a flock of South American parrots that come by and feed on the flora seeds in the area.

  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by John B., July 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by John B., July 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground by John B., July 29, 2020
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Reviewed Jul. 23, 2020

10/10 beach camping near LA

I love camping at Leo I grew up going here, some of my best memories are riding bikes and hiking around the campground with friends. As a kid I always felt safe and my parents let me roam free. It’s crowded during the summer for obvious reasons, but I think that’s part of the charm it’s a great place to people watch and make friends with your neighbors. Highly recommend booking 6 months in advance if you want a summer weekend spot. The beach is a short walk, bike ride or drive away and the north end of the beach is dog friendly. Campers have priority at the beach parking lot. It’s only an hour drive from LA but you can see the stars and hear the waves crashing at night from your campsite. Quite time is 10 but it usually gets quite around 12. Rangers do try to enforce it but they are understanding and will give a few warnings before getting stern. Hope you get the chance to visit this cool spot...wishing I was there now!

Reviewed Jul. 7, 2020

Easy la getaway

Close by in northern Malibu, it’s perfect for a weekend getaway, close to beach / surf. Hot tip, bring bikes to get to the beach.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground?

    Camping at Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground can cost between $45.00 and $60.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground?

    Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 31 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground?

    There are 118 campsites at Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts