| Red Rock Canyon State Park features scenic desert cliffs, buttes and spectacular rock formations. The park is located where the southernmost tip of the Sierra Nevada converge with the El Paso Range. Each tributary canyon is unique, with dramatic shapes and vivid colors. Historically, the area was once home to the Kawaiisu Indians, who left petroglyphs in the El Paso mountains and other evidence of their inhabitation. The spectacular gash situated at the western edge of the El Paso mountain range was on the Native American trade route for thousands of years.During the early 1870s, the colorful rock formations in the park served as landmarks for 20-mule team freight wagons that stopped for water. About 1850, it was used by the footsore survivors of the famous Death Valley trek including members of the Arcane and Bennett families along with some of the Illinois Jayhawkers. The park now protects significant paleontology sites and the remains of 1890s-era mining operations, and has been the site for a number of movies. After wet winters, the park's floral displays are stunning.This winter was very dry so the wildflowers should be sparse this year, but the beauty of the desert, combined with the geologic features make this park a camper's favorite destination. Wildlife you may encounter includes roadrunners, hawks, lizards, mice and squirrels. There is camping at this state park.Enjoy the park! |
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| | | Facilities: Red Rock Canyon State Park provides guided tours, restrooms, visitors center, picnic area, and exhibits. Best Time To Visit: Red Rock Canyon State Park is accessible year round but the tour schedules are as following. Winter Schedule Labor Day to Memorial Day Weekends: 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM Weekdays: 1:30 PMSummer Schedule Memorial Day to Labor Day 1:30 PM DailyFees: At most California State Parks, day use fees are charged for parking only. There is no charge to walk or bike into these parks. Most historical parks and museums charge a Day Use Fee per person. Accessibility: This park is handicapped accessible. Rules: Disturbance or destruction of natural scenery, plants and animals resources is strictly forbidden. Loaded firearms and hunting are not permitted. Park quite hours are between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. All vehicle travel must be confined to designated roads or areas. Please clean up after yourself so that others may enjoy the beauty of these parks. Fires are permitted only in facilities provided for this purpose. Gathering of down wood is prohibited. Portable stoves may be used in designated areas. All fireworks are prohibited.Animals may not be turned loose in park units. All animals, other than grazing animals, must be under immediate physical control. Dogs must be on a tended leash no more than 6 feet or confined in an enclosed vehicle, tent or pen. Dogs, other than those that assist the permanently disabled, are prohibited on trails, beaches, and wherever posted.Directions: Red Rock Canyon State Park Red Rock Canyon State Park is 25 miles northeast of Mojave on Highway 14. Map: Click here for a map to Red Rock Canyon State Park Reservations: Red Rock Canyon State Park requires reservations on tours that exceed 10 ten people. | | |
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| | | | | Address | | Red Rock Canyon State Park | | 15th Street West | | Lancaster, California 93534 |
| | | Phone | | General: (760) 928-2586 | | Fax: (661) 940-7327 | |
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