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Paramount Ranch Trailhead Parking

Ample free parking Restrooms and water Check closure notices

Paramount Ranch is the roomy comparison point in this cluster. The NPS lists ample parking, restrooms and water at the former film location. It is free and does not need an Adventure Pass. Check current park alerts before driving; fire-weather closures and site work can change access even when the lot normally has room.

The facts

Trail served
Paramount Ranch grounds, Coyote Canyon and Medea Creek trails
Cost / pass
No NPS entrance fee or Adventure Pass
Lot size
Ample parking; no public numeric capacity
When it fills
Usually more forgiving than the canyon trailheads; event days can change the pattern
Overflow option
The site normally has ample parking; follow event signs rather than using roadside space
Tow / citation risk
Park in marked areas and obey temporary event or closure signs
Restrooms
Restrooms at the site
Road to the lot
Paramount Ranch area off Cornell Road and Mulholland Highway near Agoura Hills
Busy season
Year-round, subject to fire-weather, rain and site-specific closures

Getting there

Paramount Ranch, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

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This is the roomy lot in the comparison

The NPS lists ample parking at Paramount Ranch, along with restrooms and water. That makes it a useful control against the small-lot pages in this cluster: the parking question is usually simple unless a special event or closure changes the site.

The film history is not the access rule

Paramount Ranch is a former film location with trails and ranch grounds. The parking remains an NPS site, so there is no Adventure Pass. Follow the current site map and any temporary fencing around historic or closed areas.

Check before you drive

Santa Monica Mountains sites can close for red-flag fire weather, wet conditions or construction. Confirm the current alert before treating Paramount Ranch as the backup for another lot, especially on a weekend with an event scheduled.

Frequently asked questions

Is Paramount Ranch parking free?

Yes. The NPS site is fee-free and does not require an Adventure Pass.

Does Paramount Ranch have enough parking?

The NPS describes parking as ample but does not publish a numeric capacity. Event days can change the normal pattern.

Are there restrooms at Paramount Ranch?

Yes. The NPS lists restrooms and water.

Is Paramount Ranch open?

Check current Santa Monica Mountains alerts before going. Fire-weather, rain and site-specific closures can change access.

Related

Facts on this page last verified August 2, 2026. Fees, hours, and access rules change seasonally — confirm with the official source before a long drive.