State park

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park is a state park in Los Angeles County, California. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Park along Lancaster Road, and enter through the pedestrian walk-through by the park gate. Free admiss.

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park
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Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park map

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Sites can be reserved in advance.
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Park along Lancaster Road, and enter through the pedestrian walk-through by the park gate. Free admiss.
No, day use at Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park.

Before you go

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park

Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • Ripley Nature Trail (0.25 mi loop, easy) Flat self-guided trail starting at the picnic area
  • Rare Juniper Trail (1 mi round trip, easy) Highlights unique California juniper specimens

What to see

  • Feature Joshua Tree and Juniper Woodland Native Joshua tree and California juniper stand in Antelope Valley

Public lands next to Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.