Parks > Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center
10700 West Escondido Canyon Road
Agua Dulce, CA 91390
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Map and Driving Directions
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Park Telephone: (661) 268-0840
Fax: (661) 268-1343
For Park Reservations Please Call:
(661) 268-0840
Park Hours:
May 1 thru September 30 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
October 1 thru April 30 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Nature Center Hours: Currently -No Nature Center (Closed on Christmas Day)
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This 932-acre park located in the high desert near Agua Dulce Springs and features spectacular rock formations, Tataviam Indian sites, and a seasonal stream. The rocks’ history began in prehistoric times when the sandstone rocks were uplifted at a picturesque angle, showing their jagged red features. In 1874 Tiburcio Vasquez, one of California’s most notorious bandits, used these rocks to elude capture by law enforcement. His name has since been associated with this geologic feature. The park is a popular hiking, picnicking, and equestrian area.
Vasquez has been a popular filming location used as the setting for scenes in many movies, television shows and commercials. Among the many films and television show to feature Vasquez Rocks are the “The Lone Ranger”, “Zorro”, “Little Miss Sunshine”, “Bonanza”, “Blazing Saddles”, “Star Trek”, “24”, “The Six Million Dollar Man”, “MacGyver”, “Austin Powers”, Star Trek 11, Numbers and “The Flintstones”.
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Park Features
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• Live Animal Presentations
• Equestrian Trails (Must bring your own horse – no rentals available)
• Geological Study
• Hiking
• Picnicking
• Ranger-led Hikes
• School and Other Group tours, by Reservation Only
• Seasonal Special events
• Organized Group Camping (Boy Scouts – Girl Scouts)
• No drinking water on premises
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Special Events
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No special events scheduled
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Park Programs
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Birds of Prey Presentation ( Weather Permitting)
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January through June
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All Ages
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October through December
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11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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1st Sunday of each month except July, August, September
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Fee: No charge
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Ranger Guided Hikes (Weather Permitting)
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January through June
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All Ages
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October through December
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11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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2nd,3rd,4th Sunday of each month except July, August, September
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Fee: No Charge
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***Some programs or activities may be impacted by construction of the new Interpretive Center during 2010 and 2011. Please contact the park prior to your activities. Park phone number (661)268-0840.
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