State Park

Placerita Canyon State Park

Los Angeles County, CaliforniaAbout 356 acresEstablished 1950
Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Statewide rule — see below
Camping
Yes
Official site
parks.ca.gov(818) 880-0350

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Covering about 356 acres, Placerita Canyon State Park lies in Los Angeles County, about 3 miles southeast of Santa Clarita.

Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking.

Fees and passes

Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.

Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

California park passes

  • California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
  • Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
  • Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
  • Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
  • SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details

From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
ReserveCalifornia
Phone
(800) 444-7275

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

See the park’s wording

Are dogs allowed?

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Camping

Overnight facilities: Group Campsites

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

Historic sites and toursPicnickingRanger and interpretive programsWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingHikingCamping

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic areas
  • Visitor center
  • Nature center or museum
  • Parking
  • Group facilities

Camping

  • Group camping

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Address
19148 Placerita Canyon Rd
Newhall, CA 91321
Nearest town
Santa Clarita — about 3 mi southeast (straight line)
Coordinates
34.3778, -118.4676
Phone
(818) 880-0350

Entrances

  • Directions point

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Directions from the park

We are in the process of creating directions for this park.

Nearby state parks

Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park
11.8 mi southwest (straight line)
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
11.9 mi northwest (straight line)
Verdugo Mountains Park Property
14.8 mi southeast (straight line)
Los Encinos State Historic Park
15.1 mi south (straight line)
Topanga State Park
20.9 mi south (straight line)
Will Rogers State Historic Park
22.5 mi south (straight line)
Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area
23.3 mi southeast (straight line)
Malibu Creek State Park
23.7 mi southwest (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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