Red Rock Canyon State Park in California State

Red Rock Canyon State Park

The bizarre desert cliffs and rust-red buttes are some of the most iconic landmarks in this state park.

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Red Rock Canyon State Park Details

The bizarre desert cliffs and rust-red buttes are some of the most iconic landmarks in this state park. You might recognize the canyons from different T.V. shows and films, including The Mummy, Jurassic Park, Westworld, and The Twilight Zone. Each canyon in this 27,000-acre park is unique, which creates an otherworldly landscape unlike anything else in California. Guests can spend their time hiking, horseback riding, or camping in the park. It is also one of the best spots to go stargazing in Southern California. On a clear night, you will be able to see the Andromeda and Triangulum galaxies and the Milky Way without a telescope.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Red Rock Canyon State Park

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30.2 mi away

Chimney Peak Back Country Byway

During your drive, you can explore the rugged and unexplored landscapes of the Mojave Desert and Southern Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.

34.6 mi away

Cesar E. Chavez National Monument

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Fossil Falls

Do not expect to come here and see plunging waterfalls and glistening pools.

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Trona, Calif.

Trona, Calif., named for a mineral abundant in the nearby (and dry) Searles Lake, is a dusty desert town.

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Sequoia National Forest

The Sequoia National Forest is world-famous for its 38 groves of towering giant sequoia trees.