Malibu Creek State Park
State Park · Calabasas, California
Malibu Creek State Park lies in the Santa Monica Mountains near Calabasas and Agoura Hills, a big inland park of volcanic rock, oak woodland, grassland and a perennial creek. Its best-known features are Malibu Lake, Century Lake and the Rock Pool, a deep green swimming hole cut into dark volcanic walls - confirm whether swimming is allowed and safe on the day. A long flat fire-road walk leads to the old M*A*S*H film set, a rusting open-air site many people come for, and it sits within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Parking fills on weekends, summers are hot, and poison oak and ticks line the paths. Wildfire has reshaped this area more than once, so some trails and structures may be closed or changed - confirm before you go. It suits families, hikers and film fans who arrive early, and it is a poor choice on a hot, windy, red-flag day when fire danger is very high, so check first.
1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, California, 91302, United States
California State Parks has generally run Malibu Creek as a day-use park from morning until around sunset, with the entrance gate and kiosk staffed at times and a self-serve fee box when it is not - confirm current opening and closing times and the last hour for entry. A campground has its own check-in rules and is often booked well ahead - confirm whether it is open. The park lies in a high fire zone, so red-flag days, evacuation orders or post-fire repairs can close it or individual trails at short notice, and extreme heat can lead to early closure of gates. Winter storms can wash out creek crossings. Always check the State Parks page and local alerts the morning you drive, since the gate and the trail conditions can change from week to week.
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