Sycamore Canyon Campground
Because of its proximity to beaches in Point Mugu State Park and in nearby Malibu, Sycamore Canyon Campground fills up quickly as reservations become available. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance.
Campsites are for up to 8 people, 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer. Additional vehicles will be charged an extra fee.
Showers at Sycamore Canyon have switched to a token system. A one dollar bill fed into a token machine will produce 2 tokens. There are outdoor sinks with cold water.
Suggestions and Comments from Previous Campers
- Only a 3-minute walk to the beach.
- Campsites are close together.
- Best sites include 1-4, 10, 26, 29, 30, 40, 49
- Bring bug spray.
Sycamore Canyon and
Thornhill Broome Campgrounds
Camping Fees and Reservations
- Sycamore Canyon: $45 per nights
- Sycamore Canyon Hike & Bike Sites: $10
- Thornhill Broome Beach: $35
- La Jolla Group Site: $225
- La Jolla Hike-in Site: $10
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Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Point Mugu State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Thornhill Broome Campground
Thornhill Broome campground, part of Point Mugu State Park, is located along the Pacific Coast Highway between Sycamore Cove and Point Mugu. 62 primitive camping sites for tents or RVs are available along the beach.
Water spigots and portable toilets are found at intervals along the campground. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided on the sand. Tents may be pitched there. There are no day-use facilities. Like Sycamore Canyon, reservations are not site specific. However, campers are usually allowed to look over the available sites once they arrive and choose one to their liking.
Suggestions and Comments from Previous Campers
- The campground is mostly deserted in September.
- It can get windy in the afternoon.
- Leashed dogs are allowed anywhere on the beach and campground.
- Some sites have rather rocky beaches.
- Bring extra rope and tent stakes to secure your tent against the wind.
La Jolla Group Campsite
La Jolla Group Campsite, part of Point Mugu State Park, is located across the Pacific Coast Highway from the Thornhill Broome Campground. The site can hold up to 50 campers using tents. To reserve the group site, you must have at least 9 people. A maximum of 16 vehicles are allowed in the parking area.
La Jolla Backpacking Campsites
Besides the group site near the highway, Point Mugu State Park maintains a cluster of back country campsites in La Jolla Valley. The shortest hike to the campsite is about 2½ miles from the trailhead near the La Jolla Group Campsite described above. The campsites are situated under the shade of oak trees. Register at the iron ranger at the trailhead. A vault toilet is provided, but campfires are not allowed. Since it is a dry camp, you will need to pack in your own water. Dogs are not allowed
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