We are disappointed to report that the State Parks Commission at the hearing on March 3, 2023 certified the EIR and adopted the General Plan for Red Rock which included allowing two OHV routes through Red Rock Canyon State Park as a short cut for OHV to get to neighboring federal lands. In addition, there was no exemption made so that going forward the public will no longer be allowed to go off-trail at Red Rock in Preserves (unless the District Superintendent deems otherwise).
Red Rock Canyon California State Park – Photo Kathy Newman
You can watch the hearing at this link: Video: California State Park and Recreation Commission- March 3, 2023, 9 a.m. CAL-SPAN
We are incredulous that during the hearing OHV was referred to as “low-impact,” and that it was implied that it was “in the spirit of the Desert Protection Act.” We feel that this is a conflict of interest as The Desert Protection Act is federal legislation that mandated maximum protections for fragile desert resources. In fact, we underwent the General Plan Revision process (which took decades to accomplish) because we were entrusted and given these lands (the Last Chance Canyon Addition) under the auspices of the Desert Protection Act.
Your support of Red Rock throughout the General Plan process has been greatly appreciated.
We encourage you to continue to stand up for this magnificent land known as Red Rock Canyon State Park.
The Visitor Center is now open daily.
OVERNIGHT CAMPING IS OPEN with first come first served
Be sure to come as early as possible to ensure availability.
Welcome to one of California’s best kept secrets, Red Rock Canyon State Park, located 125 miles North of Los Angeles, and 25 miles North of Mojave, in California’s Mojave Desert.
Red Rock is 27,000 of the most unique and awe-inspiring scenic acres that elicits a sense of wonder in all who come to visit. We hope you will come to visit the park for yourself and experience the majesty of Red Rock Canyon State Park.
MAILING ADDRESS
Red Rock Canyon Interpretative Association
P.O. Box 2406
Tehachapi, CA 93581
DIRECTIONS
Directions From L.A. and Points South
- The park is 120 miles north of Los Angeles, via Interstate 5 and Highway 14
- Take I-5 North
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 162 to merge onto CA-14 N toward Palmdale Lancaster
- Continue on Highway 14/Midland Trail (25 miles northeast of Mojave)
- After entering Red Rock Canyon State Park you will see large Red Cliffs on Right hand side of Road
- Stay in left hand lane
- Turn left onto Abbott Drive
- Go west 1/4 mile on Abbott Drive to Visitor Center and Ricardo Campground
Directions From Sacramento and Points North
- The park 357 miles south of Sacramento, via CA-99, CA-58 E, and the HWY 14/Midland Trail
- Follow the CA 99, to the CA 58 E. Keep right at the fork and follow signs for Stockdale Highway/Mojave/Tehachapi
- Take exit 167 for CA-14 toward Bishop/Mojave. Turn left onto CA-14 N/Midland Trail.
- After entering Red Rock Canyon State Park you will see large Red Cliffs on Right hand side of Road
- Stay in Left hand lane
- Turn left onto Abbott Drive
- Go west 1/4 mile on Abbott Drive to Visitor Center and Ricardo Campground