What are the hours at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Park Sites)

Does Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area open right now?

Q: Is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Recreation Area · CA

Open

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places.

Type: National Recreation Area
State: CA
Nearest town: Calabasas

About Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultural sites, from old movie ranches to Native American centers. What will you and your family discover?

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Visitor info

Address26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, CA 91302

Phone(805) 370-2301

Websitewww.nps.gov/samo/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Park Sites

Getting thereThere are multiple trailheads around the park, so there is not one main entrance. You can begin your visit at the visitor center, located off Mulholland Highway in Calabasas. The Santa Monica Mountains are traversed by the 405 Freeway on the east side; crowned by the 101 Freeway on the north and west side; and…

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How we read this status

We derive Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.