Malibu Creek State Park
Calabasas, CA
~$12 parking
Curated by Simir Shah
★★★★★4.7(3,645 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Parking is paid, by the day or by the hour. The walk to the M*A*S*H site runs a few miles each way with little shade, so carry plenty of water. Trails are signed, but reviewers say cross the bridge past the visitor center or you get stuck at the creek. Rattlesnakes are common here.
Flat creekside trails lead to a scenic swimming pool, volcanic gorge, and the old M*A*S*H filming site — a wide, easy hike with a real payoff for kids. The exterior shots for M*A*S*H were filmed here every season from 1972 to 1983, standing in for Korea, and rusted set pieces still mark the spot along Crags Road, about 4.75 miles round trip with barely 200 feet of elevation gain. On the way, the creek has carved the volcanic Rock Pool, a natural swimming hole where wading and swimming are allowed (diving is not).
Good for
- Ages 10+
- Stroller-friendly
- Nap-schedule friendly
- Restrooms
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1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302, USA
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What visitors say
- Tara P★★★★★
This place is gorgeous! Plenty of parking only $12 for the day or you can pay $3 a hour. Clear signs posted along the trails , not very hard to hike I would say moderate. The MASH is about 2.5miles one way bring plenty of water ! I can't wait to go back ! Plenty of scenery and so cool to see people repelling as well.
2 months ago
- T. O.★★★★★
New to the State, decided to mark off another item from my Bucket List. Always wanted to see the MASH filming location. I was not disappointed. What a beautiful State Park, the views are just spectacular here. The hike to the location took me just over an hour, but I was stopping to take photos of various spots along my hike too. My only regret was not having more time to truly explore more of the area. I will be returning again this summer to hike around more spots. I would like to remind anyone coming up here to be EXTREMELY mindful of where you are, this is a wilderness area which is home to a lot of wildlife. You are in their home, think before you decide to approach that friendly looking Forest Puppy, or that cute cat w the murder mittens. It won't end well for either of you. Lastly, the rattlesnakes, I was in the park about 6 hours total, I encountered 4 of them, almost stepped on one of them. Be careful where you step or where you decide to put your hand if climbing up a ledge. Aside from that, enjoy this truly beautiful place and relax.
5 months ago
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