Named after its mountaintop, this desert park with rare wildlife offers trails & campgrounds.
At a glance
#9 of 11 Tourist attractions in Lancaster #3 of 3 State parks in LancasterLocalGuideWorld score: 4.51
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Saddleback Butte State Park?
- Saddleback Butte State Park is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 524 reviews.
- How does Saddleback Butte State Park rank in Lancaster?
- Saddleback Butte State Park is #9 of 11 Tourist attractions in Lancaster by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Saddleback Butte State Park located?
- 17102 E Ave. J, Lancaster, CA 93535, United States — 28.7 km from the center of Lancaster.
- How can I contact Saddleback Butte State Park?
- Phone: +1 661-727-9899 · Website: parks.ca.gov
Nice views, nice paved path for ADA, little covered picnic spots w bbq's.
Quit isolated nature setting beautiful hike only trail not much wild life but loved the area middle of no where beautiful setting easy sandy trail to start then mile and half into it becomes hilly then end on rockey higher elevation no dogs bikes 🚴atv allowed small parking area with lots of day campimg sheds easy access from avenue easy to find on gps 9 to 5 wknd hours differs, restrooms opened nice and clean no wash basin there water tap its a single track trail most of the way there is faved 1/2 mile ADA LOOP for disabled good pit stop if you in area great hike not much shade other than covered camp site cool winds blows through spring hardly Amy body on wk days take precautions brong water gear good luck lots of seasonal flowers only spotted two different bloom see pictures 🫡 took me one hour and 1/2 around 80 miles from OC border no traffic going opposite direction i pit stop at 138/ 15 junction have safe trip share ☝️🫡🙏
Nice park for a weekend trip. It’s blooming now (04/13/24). But be careful with a dog because of thorns everywhere.
Always a safe space to come back to. There's a bathroom but no shower and you have access to water too. Rangers are pretty chill too, one of the best campgrounds we experienced. We love the shade that most campsites have. I recommend!
Fun little day trip. My son and I walked the trail, theres a brochure at the top by visitor center with numbers attached to info corresponding to numbered poles on the trail.
Wonderful. Was there from noon till sundown on 11/28/23 hiking to the top of the butte. Incredible views from the top are well worth the strenuous hike. Beautiful vegetation all along the trail.
went here oct 1. great place and trail is very wheelchair friendly. there is a paved loop trail which also has benches. the loop trail starts unpaved but becomes paved around trail marker 5. the visitor center is very educational but less accessible (there are stairs to get in)
go here in spring or fall- if you are expecting wildflowers, go in april or may
go here in spring or fall- if you are expecting wildflowers, go in april or may
Great views of the Valleys, and walking trails are friendly. You can camp, but for me its a just a greay path to walk for fresh air, and peaceful time.
Nice little park and visitor center. There is camping here, although we didn't do the camping. We spent maybe an hour here at the visitor center which has a nice display of what you may find in this area. There is a nice concrete paved trail that our kids and us enjoyed. Nice views of the desert.
Great state park with fantastic views of the saddleback butte as well as an awesome paved trail with an interpretive guide that leads you through the history and the ecology of the park. Was very pleasantly surprised by the well-kept nature of the park, as well as the numerous covered picnic areas, and well researched pamphlets that give you a really good feel for this state park. Living in LA, had never heard of this place, but so glad that I decided to stop by - and will be coming again soon. Also lots of really interesting Joshua trees, creosote bushes, and yucca night lizards!
Fantastic little park! Has the main camping area a little close to the road but there is a secondary area that's plenty far from noise. There's a great little PAVED loop that is 100% wheelchair accessible, and plenty of dirt paths that stretch for awhile. HAVE MORE WATER THAN YOU THINK YOU NEED READY.
Learned about this park after seeing it marked on a map. Took some time to do some 4 wheeln' and made our way to the park. Lots of Joshua Trees that make for a pretty sight, with snow in the background on the San Gabriel Mtns. Was told by the ranger that there are spring wildflowers when there is enough winter rain. Not a lot of rain this year, so not many flowers. A couple of short tails to do and a long hike. We just did a short trail. Still, a nice out of the way park.
Saddleback Butte State Park is a state park in the Antelope Valley of the western Mojave Desert, in Southern California. It is located east of Lancaster, north of the community of Lake Los Angeles, and south of the city of Edwards in the unincorporated city of Hi Vista
Daytime use is $6, $5 for Seniors and $3 for the Disabled. Overnight camping is $20. Centralized Restrooms are available for the 50 camping sites. Each camping spot has a table, a fire ring and an overhead shelter.
The prominent feature and namesake of the park is Saddleback Butte, that is 3,651 feet (1,113 m) high.
Saddleback Butte State Park includes over 2,955 Acres of land, and was created in 1960 to protect the area's Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) desert habitat.
The lights of Los Angeles obscure the stars in the sky, so star gazing isn't advisable. A nice place to hang out away from the cities.
I've been utilizing this nice and fairly small park since the early 70s and have always found the park to be clean, spotless and well maintained, always free of litter! This is a wonderful park to feel the ambience and at times harsh weather of the western Mojave Desert. During the early spring the winds may blow excessively strong.
It's delightful to have this wonderful park as a great escape from the City.
Daytime use is $6, $5 for Seniors and $3 for the Disabled. Overnight camping is $20. Centralized Restrooms are available for the 50 camping sites. Each camping spot has a table, a fire ring and an overhead shelter.
The prominent feature and namesake of the park is Saddleback Butte, that is 3,651 feet (1,113 m) high.
Saddleback Butte State Park includes over 2,955 Acres of land, and was created in 1960 to protect the area's Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) desert habitat.
The lights of Los Angeles obscure the stars in the sky, so star gazing isn't advisable. A nice place to hang out away from the cities.
I've been utilizing this nice and fairly small park since the early 70s and have always found the park to be clean, spotless and well maintained, always free of litter! This is a wonderful park to feel the ambience and at times harsh weather of the western Mojave Desert. During the early spring the winds may blow excessively strong.
It's delightful to have this wonderful park as a great escape from the City.
This is such a nice little desert to camp. Also nice for hiking, some really cool wildlife out there. Be sure to pack water and sunscreen before you hike thought the sun is blistering hot in the summer. Pics are mine and are Copyright
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