The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Campgrounds are located to the west of the Los Angeles basin. Circle X Ranch Group Campground is the only campground the National Park Service operates in the Santa Monica Mountains. Other agencies in the mountains offer camping as well. Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are generally allowed on National Park campgrounds and trails. At state parks, dogs are permitted only in campgrounds and picnic areas, and on certain beaches where specified. The following campgrounds allow dogs: Circle X Ranch Group Campground, Leo Carrillo State Park Campgrounds, Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds, and Malibu Creek State Park Campgrounds.
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