Placerita Canyon State Park

Park Hours

None listed

Contact Information

(818) 880-0350

Are dogs Allowed?

Yes: Park unit operated by Los Angeles County. Check website at https://parks.lacounty.gov/placerita-canyon-state-park for more information.

Reservation Availability

No Online Reservations at this time.

About Placerita Canyon State Park

Placerita Canyon State Park preserves and protects the site of the first discovery of gold in California, in 1842. Designated as a State Historic Landmark, the unit is situated in the transition zone between the San Gabrial Mountains and the Mojave Desert, and contains sandstone formations, seasonal streams and riparian oak woodlands, as well as stands of cottonwood and native sycamore trees. The unit's location provides significant linkages connecting the Angeles National Forest, the Santa Susana Mountains, the Simi Hills and the Santa Monica Mountains.

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EV Information

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Overnight Facilities

  • Group Campsites
Other Facilities

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Drinking Water Available
Day-Use Activities & Facilities

  • Historical/Cultural Site
  • Picnic Areas
  • Env. Learning/Visitor Center
  • Exhibits and Programs
  • Guided Tours
  • Interpretive Exhibits
  • Nature & Wildlife Viewing
  • Museums
  • Family Programs
  • Geocaching
Trail Use

  • Hiking Trails

Placerita Canyon State Park preserves and protects the site of the first discovery of gold in California, in 1842. Designated as a State Historic Landmark, the unit is situated in the transition zone between the San Gabrial Mountains and the Mojave Desert, and contains sandstone formations, seasonal streams and riparian oak woodlands, as well as stands of cottonwood and native sycamore trees. The unit's location provides significant linkages connecting the Angeles National Forest, the Santa Susana Mountains, the Simi Hills and the Santa Monica Mountains.

Facilities/Activities
Los Angeles County operates Placerita Canyon SP -- please visit their website for additional information.

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