Thornhill Broome

9000 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, United States

Contact: 3104578143

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=630

$35per night

RV/TrailersThis campground allows RVs or Trailers at some campsites

This campground has NO Electric hookups

This campground has NO sewer hookups

This campground has NO water hookups

This campground has showers on site

This campground is pet-friendly. Bring your pals!

This campground has accessibility campsites and features

Updated 2023-06-16

Overview

Located in a somewhat remote area off the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, Thornhill Broome Campground is part of Point Mugu State Park. Dogs are allowed on the beach and in the main campground but not on the trails.

The main campground features 69 primitive campsites, 17 of which are tent-only seasonal sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. The maximum length and width for motorhomes and trailers is 31 feet and 12 feet, respectively.

There are some spigots with potable water located along the road and vault toilets within the campground. Guests are welcome to use the cold shower or use the token-operated heated showers in the park itself or at Sycamore Canyon Campground. Thornhill Broome campers can also use the dump station at Sycamore Canyon.

The Jolla Group Campsite can accommodate up to 50 guests and 16 vehicles. A minimum of 9 campers is required to book the site. A backcountry site with no amenities is available approximately 2.5 miles away from the group site.

Best Campsites at Thornhill Broome

Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at Thornhill Broome Campground.

Closest to Amenities: Sites #45–50

Next to camp host and cold shower
Short walk to bathrooms
Closest to entrance station if driving to Sycamore Canyon for showers or dump station
#48–50 available on a seasonal basis for tent-only camping
Downside: noise from the entrance

Most Private: Sites #1–4

Located at one end of the campground
Farthest from the entrance and group site
Close to bathrooms

Tent-Only Camping: Sites #48–64

Close to La Jolla trail system and group site
Quick access to bathrooms
Downside: in-person reservations required

Unique Experiences

Witness the variety of nature by walking along the five miles of shoreline at Point Mugu State Park, where you’ll see rolling dunes, bluffs, and incredible river canyons.
Lace up your hiking boots for an exhilarating trek on a 70-mile trail system that weaves through natural valleys and mountain forests.
Head north to Oxnard to tour Herzog Wine Cellars and enjoy a decadent meal at their on-site restaurant, complete with four courses and accompanying wine pairings.
For a seasoned fisherman, try your hand at surf fishing to see if you can catch sea bass or leopard sharks in the challenging waters around the beach.
During the summer months, children ages 7–12 can join the Junior Ranger Program to make friends, explore the park, and discover more about the fascinating wildlife within Point Mugu State Park.

Thornhill Broome Campground Rules

Max Trailer/RV Length

12/31 Feet

Max people per site

Max vehicles per site

Fires allowed?

Only in designated fire rings

Pets allowed?

Yes, but not on beach/trails

Thornhill Broome Reservation Information

Reservations Allowed?

Reservations Required?

Yes

Reservations for the year-round main campground can be made on www.reservecalifornia.com. If you’d like to book by phone, you may call 1-800-444-7275. All reservations will be charged a $7.99 booking fee. Camping is $35 per night within the main campground. Camping in the seasonal tent-only area is also $35, but reservations are only available on a first-come, first-served basis. The backcountry site at La Jolla is $10 per night with the same restrictions. Ensure you have the following information to make a reservation:

Park selections
Date you wish to start camping
Type and size of camping equipment
Number of people that will occupy the campsite
Number of nights you wish to camp
Alternative park and camping date choices
Your phone number and area code
Method of payment/Credit card number and expiration date
Mailing address

Group Camping Reservations

You can book the La Jolla group site online at www.reservecalifornia.com or by phone at 1-800-444-7275. The cost is $225 per night, and your group must have at least 9 campers. The maximum capacity of the site is 16 vehicles and 50 people.

Campsite Reservation Cancellations

Reservations may be canceled up until 6 p.m. the day before arrival without forfeiting the cost of the first night. All cancellations will be charged a $7.99 fee, and your original $7.99 booking fee is nonrefundable as well. To cancel, call 1-800-444-7275 or visit www.reservecalifornia.com.

Thornhill Broome Campground Cost

Standard Campsite

$35

Group Campsite

$225

Activities

Fishing

Hiking

Scuba Diving

Snorkeling

Canoeing / Kayaking

Photography

Whale Watching

Amenities

RV/Trailers

Hookups

Pull Through Spots

Pet Friendly

ADA Sites

Showers

Cell Service

Campfire Rings

Potable Water

Picnic Tables

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Nearby Campgrounds to Thornhill Broome

Since Thornhill Broome is very sparse and offers few amenities, most other campgrounds in the area are more comfortable and convenient. However, at $35 a night (or $225 for the La Jolla group site), Thornhill Broome can be far more affordable than other beachfront campgrounds. Its relatively remote location means a longer drive to reach Escondido, Oxnard, or other area towns.

Sycamore Canyon Campground

Sycamore Canyon Campground costs $45 per night. Amenities are still basic but include flush toilets, token-operated hot showers, and a dump station. Hikers and bicyclists who are just passing through may stay at a separate tent-only site for $10 per night.

Leo Carrillo State Park

There are 135 sites available within Leo Carrillo State Park. Sites are $45 per night without hookups and $60 with hookups. Leo Carrillo’s campground offers 20-, 30-, and 50-amp electric hookups and a dump station.

Emma Wood State Beach

Camping options at Emma Wood State Beach are even more primitive than at Thornhill Broome. No amenities are available in the 90-site campground, and only self-contained motorhomes and trailers are allowed. Campsites aren’t level or fully paved, but Emma Wood can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet compared to a 31-foot limit at Thornhill Broome.

Group camping is available at four developed sites for up to 30 people. Amenities at the group campsites include restrooms and drinking water. There is also a primitive RV group site for up to 50 people.

Carpinteria State Beach

Carpentaria has more amenities, including full hookups with 30-amp electric. There are several group sites available for as low as $180 per night, but they may only be able to accommodate up to 25 people. Group sites are limited to 3–5 vehicles, which is far less than the 16 permitted at Thornhill Broome’s group site, La Jolla.