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Placerita Canyon State Park
Phone Number
(818) 880-0350
Park Hours
Dogs Allowed?
Yes
Park unit operated by Los Angeles County. Check website at https://parks.lacounty.gov/placerita-canyon-state-park for more information.
Driving Directions to Placerita Canyon SP
We are in the process of creating directions for this park.Online reservations are not available for this park.
No online brochures available for this park.
Upcoming Park Events
No events scheduled at this moment.
Group Campsites
Hiking Trails
Historical/Cultural Site
Picnic Areas
Env. Learning/Visitor Center
Exhibits and Programs
Guided Tours
Interpretive Exhibits
Nature & Wildlife Viewing
Museums
Family Programs
Geocaching
Parking
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available
The purpose of Placerita Canyon State Park, in Los Angeles County, is to preserve and protect 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. The unit contains the remnants of an historic ranch.
Facilities/Activities
Los Angeles County operates Placerita Canyon SP -- please visit their website for additional information.