State park

Saddleback Butte State Park

Saddleback Butte State Park is a state park in Los Angeles County, California, 17 miles from Lancaster. 37 campsites. Day use costs $6.00 per vehicle. Hours: Day-use area is available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Campground is open 24 hours/day.

Saddleback Butte State Park
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Saddleback Butte State Park map

Saddleback Butte 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

Saddleback Butte State Park has 37 developed campsites in 6 campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Entry to Saddleback Butte State Park costs $6.00 per vehicle. Hours: Day-use area is available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Campground is open 24 hours/day.
No, day use at Saddleback Butte State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Saddleback Butte State Park is 17 miles from Lancaster. It is 17 miles from Lancaster.
visitor center are open weekends from 11 a (as of September 28, 2026).
Yes, dogs are allowed at Saddleback Butte State Park.

Before you go

Saddleback Butte State Park is 17 miles from Lancaster. It is 17 miles from Lancaster.

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

Camping at Saddleback Butte State Park

Saddleback Butte State Park has 37 developed campsites in 6 campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

  • Feature Hiking Trails
  • Feature Parking
  • Feature Picnic Areas
  • Feature Camping
  • Feature Visitor Center
  • Feature 5 miles starting from below the day-use area, or the 2-mile 5 miles starting from below the day-use area, or the 2-mile Saddleback Butte Peak Trail from the trailhead parking area

Public lands next to Saddleback Butte State Park

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