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Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds

Is Sycamore Canyon open for camping?

Park Hours Sycamore Cove & Mugu Beach parking lots open at 8am and close at sunset. Sycamore Canyon & Thornhill Broome campground gates open at 8am and close at 10pm. No entry after 10pm.

Is Point Mugu first come first serve?

Although getting to the park is easy with most of it being the Pacific Coast Highway, inside Point Mugu you may have a hard time trying to find a spot to park. Make sure you reserve a spot in advance because although they have 15 first-come, first-served spots, they fill up fast.

Are dogs allowed at Sycamore Canyon Beach?

Dogs on a leash are allowed in day use areas, campgrounds and beaches within Point Mugu State Park. Dogs are not allowed on backcountry trails or dirt roads.

Where in California can I camp on the beach?

Best Beach Camping Spots in California

• Kirk Creek Campground, CA. Kirk Creek Campground is an oceanside paradise, with each site overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
• Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, CA.
• Pismo State Beach, CA.
• McGrath State Beach, CA.
• Leo Carrillo State Beach, CA.
• Doheny State Beach, CA.
• San Onofre State Beach, CA.

Is Mugu Peak Trail open?

Mugu Peak Trail is a 2.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Malibu, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running and is accessible year-round.

How long is the Sycamore Canyon trail?

The Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Northeast Trail System within the Flagstaff Ranger District consists of five trails with a combined mileage of 11.3 miles with the longest trail being 5.6 miles….At a Glance.

Is Sycamore Canyon Road paved?

The first 3 miles are paved, with the balance of the route on a relatively smooth dirt fire road. On a bike, you can almost coast all the way to the ocean!

How do first come first served campsites work?

First-come, first-serve camping means a campground does not take reservations for some or all of their campsites. The first people to secure an available spot at a campground on any given day can stay at that campsite that night.

How can I camp without reservations?

National and State Parks

1. Research which campground you want to be in.
2. Get there in the morning.
3. Weekdays or Sundays are the best days to get a site.
4. Scope out sites – check tags to see when people are leaving, but be polite and respectful if people are still in the site.
5. Get a tag from the front of the campground.

How do I get to Little Dume beach?

The only direct access to Little Dume is via a path that begins on Whitesands Place. Unfortunately this gated access is private and only for the nearby residents.

Where is Point Mugu in California?

Ventura County
Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Port Hueneme/Point Mugu is located on the vast Oxnard plain, just 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles, California. The coastal area of Ventura County boasts some of the finest weather anywhere in the world.

Are there any campsites at Point Mugu state park?

Sycamore Canyon Campground Amenities Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups Showers: Hot showers, token machines accept dolla Dump Station: Yes Campground Map: Sycamore Canyon Campground Map Attractions near Point Mugu State Park Explore local beaches for swimming, sunb

Where is the Ray Miller Trail at Point Mugu?

Ray Miller Trailhead: 1.6 miles west of Sycamore Canyon Campground along Pacific Coast Hwy. To learn more about this site, visit the Point Mugu State Park webpage. This site is managed and operated by California State Parks .

What are the different sections of Point Mugu?

Point Mugu State Park can be thought of as three distinct sections: La Jolla Canyon, Sycamore Canyon and the Boney Mountain Wilderness Area. La Jolla Canyon is not described here because it has a web page and map of it’s own.

Is there a parking lot at Mugu Beach?

Sycamore Cove & Mugu Beach parking lots open at 8am and close at sunset. Sycamore Canyon & Thornhill Broome campground gates open at 8am and close at 10pm. No entry after 10pm.