City of Redondo Beach Website - Hopkins Wilderness Park

1102 Camino Real
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Information (310) 318-0668
Reservations (310) 318-0670
Park Hours: Open 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily Closed Wednesdays.

Wilderness Park Rules and Camping Application

Reservations must be made in person at Alta Vista Racquet Center office, 715 Julia Ave (location map) between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily, 4:30 cut off for same day overnight reservation.Hopkins Wilderness Park was developed in 1977 as a center for camping, nature study and conservation. The 11-acre site includes a Visitor Center used for nature-related classes and meetings; four ecological habitats: forest, meadows, streams, and ponds; amphitheater with firepit (150 capacity); three overnight campgrounds: Gumwood Camp, Pine Camp, and Sycamore Camp (30 person capacity each); Day Camp picnic site (30 person capacity); and public restrooms and support facilities.

No entrance fee is required for individuals or families who wish to visit the park.

Day Camping - By Reservation Only

One day camp picnic site with cooking center and picnic tables. Capacity: 30 people
No camping Wednesday due to park irrigation.
Two Sessions 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Groups over 10 must make reservations

Individuals and organizations who wish to reserve the park must pay a fee: 21 or older to reserve cash or check payment with ID.

$7.00 per hour - (Do not split block hours Youth Groups (Scouts and Schools)
$50.00 per three hours - Private Parties

Overnight Camping (per person/per night):

Youth $3.00
Adult $5.00
Youths 17 years of age or younger
Camping hours: Arrival 2:00 p.m. - Departure Noon
Park hours Open 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily except Wednesdays.
Closed Wednesdays for maintenance and irrigation.
No over night camping Tuesday.

Amphitheater Use - By Reservation Only
An outdoor Amphitheater with a fire pit for campfire programs is available. Capacity: 150 person - Fee: $50.00 per three hours.

Visitor's Center
The Wilderness Visitor's Center is a 1,416 sq. ft. structure that houses a meeting room, small office, small kitchen, storage and public restrooms. Capacity for the meeting room is 120 persons (assembly). The Center was developed through a federal grant to be used as a conservation, camping and training center to bring the wilderness experience to residents of urban areas. (we do not rent this room to the public) Currently the building is used for nature-related recreation classes and camps (photography, nature appreciation, etc.) approximately ten hours per week.