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Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park
Photo: Scottthezombie, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Los Angeles County, California
Nearest town
10.8 miles northwest of Green Valley
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park

Protected land in the western Antelope Valley preserves mature stands of Joshua trees alongside California juniper, representing the western Mojave Desert habitat these species share. The park's focus is this woodland itself rather than added amenities, giving visitors a direct look at long-established desert tree growth in its natural setting.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park is in Los Angeles County, California, 10.8 miles northwest of Green Valley. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.