Restrictions During Winter and Spring Months:
Sometimes rain will cause the closure of unpaved parking areas. Lots usually reopen 1-2 days after the rain stops. Parking lots most commonly closed during or after rain are:
- Zuma Canyon Lot at Bonsall Drive.
- Rocky Oaks Main Lot at Mulholland Hwy.
- Peter Strauss Ranch extended unpaved lot at Mulholland Hwy.
- Cheeseboro Canyon Parking Lot off of Chesebro Road.
Use Caution and be Conscientious. During or shortly after rain, hazardous trail conditions may occur: including slippery trails, rock falls, tree falls, mud flows, and mud pits, especially in recent fire areas. When these conditions occur, recreational trail use is not recommended. Regular trail use can usually begin 1-2 days after the rain stops. If you notice hazardous trail conditions, resource damage or would like updates, please contact our Visitor Center--805-370-2301.
Restrictions During Fire Season (Summer and Fall Months): During Red Flag Warnings in the Santa Monica Mountains, the California Department of Parks and Recreation may close backcountry facilities. Please call the California State Parks Fire Information Line for updates on fire closures for Point Mugu, Malibu Creek, Leo Carillo, Will Rogers, and Topanga State Parks at (805) 488-8147.
What is a "Red Flag Warning?"
A Red Flag Warning means increased fire danger and the high possibility of a quickly spreading fire in the area within 24 hours. The National Weather Service watches several factors which may include: lower than normal humidity permitting easier ignition and spreading, as well as potentially strong, dry winds that may cause the fire to move faster.
