What does it cost to visit Malibu Creek State Park?

Entry to Malibu Creek State Park costs $3.00 per vehicle. Hours: Day-use Parking: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

Do you need a reservation or ticket to visit Malibu Creek State Park?

No, day use at Malibu Creek State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Are dogs allowed at Malibu Creek State Park?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Malibu Creek State Park.

What movies were filmed at Malibu Creek State Park?

M*A*S*H set site: Former TV set location in Century Ranch area.

State park

Malibu Creek State Park

Malibu Creek State Park is a state park in Los Angeles County, California. Day use costs $3.00 per vehicle. Hours: Day-use Parking: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

Malibu Creek State Park map

Malibu Creek State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

: Malibu Creek State Park has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
: Entry to Malibu Creek State Park costs $3.00 per vehicle. Hours: Day-use Parking: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
: No, day use at Malibu Creek State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
: Yes, dogs are allowed at Malibu Creek State Park.
: M*A*S*H set site: Former TV set location in Century Ranch area.

Before you go

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Malibu Creek State Park

Malibu Creek State Park has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

Tapia Spur Trail (moderate) Route to M*A*S*H TV set site in Century Ranch
Cranks Ridge Trail Park dirt road and hiking route from main valley
Lookout Trail (moderate) Popular hike about one mile from the main trailhead parking lot
Grasslands Trail (moderate) Connects toward Talepop Trail from the park interior
Talepop Trail (moderate) Links toward Juan Bautista de Anza Park; dogs not allowed on dirt trails

What to see

Film location M*A*S*H set site Former TV set location in Century Ranch area
Feature Rock Pool Popular swimming hole on Malibu Creek

Public lands next to Malibu Creek State Park

State parkMalibu Creek State Park borders Malibu Lagoon State Beach, a state park.
National Park Service unitMalibu Creek State Park borders Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
State parkTopanga State Park is 0.4 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
BLM unitCalifornia Coastal National Monument is 1.9 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
State parkRobert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach, a state park, is 2.7 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
State parkLeo Carrillo State Park is 2.8 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=614 (accessed 2026-09-29)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)