Politics & Government

Areas Damaged by Fire to Reopen in Santa Monica Mountains

As some areas reopen, other trails in the Point Mugu State Park back country will remain closed.

Camping areas and some trails in the Santa Monica Mountains damaged by the massive Springs Fire will reopen this week.

The Sycamore Campground, Point Mugu State Park back country area, Chumash Trail head parking, the La Jolla Group Camp and La Jolla Day Use will all reopen May 24, according to Craig Sap, superintendent for California State Parks Angeles District.

Some trails in the Point Mugu State Park back country will remain closed, Sap said.

The Camarillo Springs fire began near the 101 Freeway and raced down to Pacific Coast Highway at Point Mugu. Thousands of acres of State and National Park lands were scorched. Volunteer efforts to weed out non-native plants are ongoing.


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