State Park · California
Placerita Canyon State Park
- Location
- Los Angeles County, California
- Nearest town
- 3.6 miles southeast of Canyon Country
- Type
- State Park
About Placerita Canyon State Park
The north slope of the western San Gabriel Mountains forms the setting for this park's canyon terrain. Historic and natural sites are found within its grounds, and several hiking trails start here, leading up into the surrounding mountains. The land sits in an unincorporated rural area near Santa Clarita.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Placerita Canyon State Park is in Los Angeles County, California, 3.6 miles southeast of Canyon Country. 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.
State parks near Placerita Canyon State Park
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Santa Susana Pass State Historic ParkState Historic Site · Los Angeles County, CA13 miSW
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Los Encinos State Historic ParkState Historic Site · Los Angeles County, CA15 miS
Topanga State ParkState Park · Los Angeles County, CA20 miS
Will Rogers State Historic ParkState Historic Site · Los Angeles County, CA22 miS
Rio de Los Angeles State ParkState Park · Los Angeles County, CA23 miSE
Malibu Creek State ParkState Park · Los Angeles County, CA24 miSW
Los Angeles State Historic ParkState Historic Site · Los Angeles County, CA25 miSE
Santa Monica State BeachState Beach · Los Angeles County, CA25 miS
Towns near Placerita Canyon State Park
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.