Campground · Fee


Circle X Ranch Group Campground is the only campground the National Park Service operates in the Santa Monica Mountains. Visit recreation.gov to make reservations for this 10 person minimum group camp.
From the managing agency.Official page
No. Circle X Ranch Campground - CLOSED charges $9.00. 1 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Circle X Ranch Campground - CLOSED has 2 sites on record. 1 sites are reservable and 1 are first come.
The season on record runs October 29 to January 1. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
Circle X Ranch Campground - CLOSED is at 34.1113, -118.9265. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Dress appropriately for variable weather conditions. Summers are hot and dry while winters are cool and wet.
This is a group campground. Quiet Hours: 10 pm to 6 am Check out time: Noon Maximum Stay: 14 consecutive days and no more than 30 days per year. Limit of no more than 75 persons. Backcountry camping is not available. Natural and cultural features including rocks, plants, and animals are protected by law and may not be collected or distributed. Weapons, nets, and traps are not allowed in parklands. Fire is a year-round concern. During times of high fire danger, smoking and all fires are not permitted. Pets must be under control and on leash not to exceed 6 feet, at all times. Pick up after your pet. Camping is restricted to the Group Campground only. Permits are required.
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.