Placerita Canyon State Park's group campsites sit within a forested canyon near a creek, managed by California State Parks and accessible by walk-in only. Reservations are required and must be made by phone in advance. Group size makes this a good match for organized outings, and the park itself provides real programming value: a nature center with live animal exhibits and ranger-led educational programs round out a stay. Hikers can reach a waterfall via the Placerita Canyon trail. Those researching campgrounds near Placerita Canyon State Park will find the Placerita Canyon Los Pineros Trail Sites as a nearby alternative for smaller parties. Amenities include drinking water, toilets, picnic tables, and trash service, with cell service available on site.
Description
Reservations for picnicking and group camping are available by calling the park office.
Placerita Canyon Natural Area is a unique east-west running canyon featuring cool, shaded oak woodlands, chaparral covered slopes and a seasonal stream. The natural area park is situated on the northwest side of the San Gabriel Mountains and surrounded by the Angeles National Forest. The park offers eight trails that network over 12 miles and is also the home of the famous "Oak of the Golden Dream" where gold was first discovered in California in 1842. Visit the Walker Cabin and experience early pioneer living, or enjoy a unique animal presentation with live animals in the newly renovated "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" nature center.
Reservation Info
Reservations for picnicking and group camping are available by calling the park office.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPlacerita Canyon State Park Group Campsites is located in California near Santa Clarita
Coordinates
34.3778904123139 N
118.46724415751635 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/14/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/14/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
Drive Time
- 25 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 58 min from Oxnard, CA
- 1 hr 11 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 2 hrs 19 min from Santa Maria, CA
