Rocky Oaks Trailhead Parking (Malibu)
Rocky Oaks is a small, weather-sensitive lot. The NPS dirt parking area sits in the 31500 block of Mulholland Highway, with restrooms and a water fountain. It is open from 8am to sunset but closes during rain and can stay closed until the ground dries. There is no Adventure Pass.
The facts
- Trail served
- Rocky Oaks Loop, Pond, Glade and Overlook trails
- Cost / pass
- No NPS entrance fee or Adventure Pass
- Lot size
- Small dirt lot; no published space count
- When it fills
- Sunny spring weekends are busiest; there is little margin if the lot is full
- Overflow option
- No official overflow; do not park on Mulholland Highway or in private driveways
- Tow / citation risk
- Use the marked lot and respect rain closures; wet-road shoulders are not a parking plan
- Restrooms
- Restrooms and water fountain at the main parking lot
- Road to the lot
- 31500 block of Mulholland Highway, west of Kanan Road
- Busy season
- Spring and dry fall days; rain closures can happen in winter and after storms
Getting there
31500 block of Mulholland Highway, Agoura Hills, CA
Get directions →Rain can close the parking before it closes the map
Rocky Oaks is an unpaved lot. The NPS closes it during rain and can keep it closed for a day or two after the storm while the ground dries. Check the park closure page before driving from the 101; a clear sky at home is not proof that the lot has reopened.
A small lot with useful facilities
The lot is small, but the site has restrooms and a water fountain near the amphitheater. The Rocky Oaks Loop and Pond trails are short, which makes this a useful local outing when the lot is open and a poor place to improvise a roadside space when it is not.
Parking is free at this NPS site
No entrance fee or Adventure Pass is required. The management boundary still matters: do not use private driveways or block Mulholland Highway if the lot is full. Choose another site in the Santa Monicas instead.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rocky Oaks parking free?
Yes. The NPS site is fee-free and does not require an Adventure Pass.
Is Rocky Oaks parking open after rain?
Not always. The dirt lot closes during rain and may remain closed until the ground dries. Check current NPS closure information.
Does Rocky Oaks have restrooms?
Yes. The NPS lists restrooms and a water fountain at the main parking lot.
Is there overflow parking at Rocky Oaks?
The NPS does not list an overflow lot. Do not park on Mulholland Highway or private property.
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.