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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 Parks Around Red Rock Canyon State Park
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Red Rock Canyon State Park
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Chimney Peak Back Country Byway
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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.
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44.0 mi away
Sequoia National Forest
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