Placerita Canyon State Park

About Placerita Canyon State Park

Between the San Gabriel Mountains and the Mojave, this canyon holds the site of California's first gold discovery, in 1842. Oak-shaded trails, guided programs and a group camp.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🐦 Birding
• 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 👥 Group Sites
• 🌿 Nature Center

Camping options

• Group campsites

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Placerita Canyon State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Handheld GPS
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles

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Nearby state parks

• Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park
• Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
• Los Encinos State Historic Park
• Topanga State Park
• Will Rogers State Historic Park
• Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area