Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center

Well this was an absolutely fabulous hiking experience for all to enjoy there are many things to do rock climbing motor biking gorgeous hiking trails scenic picnic and camping areas and a nature center to explore the vast history. Many landmarks along the way number four on the list is the witch's hat you go right through the back door of the center and just under half a mile you'll be there for your photo shoot even saw plenty of dogs way high up on the rocks and even a baby in a backpack local biker club n plenty of families solos friends tourists something for everyone in this glorious outdoor wonderland! Oh and there's a water station inside the center if your out there are posted heat warnings that say limited shade but there's plenty of rock formations you can cool down underneath if need be bring sunblock my fine friends and happy exploring!

Beautiful park for a hike. Wide variety of trails of different levels of difficulty. Trails are all well marked and there are maps all around the park so almost no way to get lost. Easy to spend the better part of a day just in the park experiencing the different areas and viewpoints. The visitor's center was full of informative displays (historical, natural, etc) and the onsite staff were very knowledgeable. Restrooms were clean and well maintained. Plenty of parking, either by the entrance or closer to the rocks.

A Hidden Gem in the Desert An absolute must-see! Stunning rock formations and a breathtaking landscape — it almost feels purposefully designed. Be sure to wear long pants and bring a hat! It gets hot, and you might encounter snakes or other fascinating creatures. The visitor center is small but well-curated, and you can learn a lot about the area’s history. Parking is free.

Great park. Close to freeway access (4 mins from the 14). It has different trails. Make sure to bring water because shaded areas are scarce. You’ll see beautiful rock formations. it’s a wonderful landscape for the geologist, hiker, student, learner, etc

What a great museum showing history of the people and films Hollywood made there. Awesome rock formations and desert vegetation. Great hike on clean trails. Part of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Nice little park with unique rock formations. Don't forget to stop by the visitor center, free, very informative and super nice staff. Take your time and hike the beautiful well marked and maintained trails.

A wonderful spot to visit. I had a really nice hike with my child and saw some wildlife as well as the rocks. Admittedly, the Star Trek factor played a role in my visiting ;) It’s really nice there and not too hot at 8am. I only realized later that one can actually park next to the rocks (if one is less inclined to make the hike). Traffic from LA was minimal (though I went on a Sunday morning).

We enjoy hiking at Vasquez Rocks. The main trail from the visitor center is basically flat and an easy hike. The main trail also has informative signs about the native plants. There are many large rocks my kids, dogs, and I enjoy climbing on. If you want a longer hike there are additional trails you can take. There is not much shade on the trails, so be prepared if it is a hot day. The visitors center is small, but is air conditioned and has some living snakes, tarantulas, and scorpions for viewing.