State park

Will Rogers State Historic Park

Will Rogers State Historic Park is a state park in Los Angeles County, California. Day use costs $12.00 per vehicle. Hours: Day-use parking: 8:00 AM - Sunset.

Will Rogers State Historic Park
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Will Rogers State Historic Park map

Will Rogers State Historic 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.
Entry to Will Rogers State Historic Park costs $12.00 per vehicle. Hours: Day-use parking: 8:00 AM - Sunset.
No, day use at Will Rogers State Historic Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Will Rogers State Historic Park.

Before you go

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

Camping at Will Rogers State Historic Park

Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • Inspiration Point Loop (2 mi loop, moderate) Loop to and from Inspiration Point overlook
  • Rivas Canyon Trail (2.1 mi one way, moderate) Connects to Temescal Gateway Park
  • Backbone Trail (strenuous) National Recreation Trail toward Point Mugu in the Santa Monicas

What to see

  • Historic site Will Rogers Ranch House Ranch home of humorist Will Rogers; damaged in 2025 Palisades Fire
  • Overlook Inspiration Point Vista reached by the moderate Inspiration Point Loop
  • Feature Polo Field Last grass public outdoor polo field in Los Angeles County

Public lands next to Will Rogers State Historic Park

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