CHC Camping Trip Ricardo Campground, Red Rock Canyon State Park May 19-21

Camping at Ricardo Campground, Red Rock Canyon State Park
37749 Abbott Dr. Cantil, CA 93519

Join us for a last-minute fun weekend of camping and hiking iconic Red Rock Canyon SP! This campground is about 90 miles up the 14 freeway, just an hour and a half from Santa Clarita.

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Important: Campsites are first-come, first serve, no reservations. You must obtain your own campsite. We recommend having at least one person in your party come early (Friday morning) to claim a site. We are not permitted to reserve a site for you. You may have 8 people per site, so sharing is highly recommended.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Saturday, May 20: The park will have a docent led nature walk titled “A Walk Through Time.” Meet at the Desert View Trailhead near campsite 50 at 9:00am.

Saturday, May 20: China Lake Astronomical Society will conduct a “Star Party” for viewing the night sky through some amazing telescopes! Meet at the Visitor Center Parking Lot area beginning at dusk.

From website:
Camping in developed sites only in Ricardo Campground. The campground is tucked up against the base of dramatic desert cliffs, with 50 primitive campsites, potable water, pit toilets, fire rings, and tables. Bring your own firewood, or purchase it at the visitor center. There are no RV hook-ups or showers. A maximum of 8 people is allowed per site (there are no group sites).

Camping is first-come, first served; there is no reservation system. The campground can fill up on weekends in the spring and fall, especially if the weather is nice or on holiday weekends, so arriving on a Thursday evening or Friday morning is recommended.

Camping is $25 per night per site, which includes parking for one vehicle per site, or $23 per night with seniors (62 years old or older).

Additional vehicles are $6 each. There is a 30 foot maximum on RVs. Self-registration/payment is required before setting up camp or
parking. Vehicles (including OHV) must be parked within the rock lined areas provided at each campsite. No horses or livestock allowed in the campground. Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am; generators must be off from 8 pm to 10 am.

Overnight parking in the day-use lot is not permitted.

Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=631

Campground review:
https://youtu.be/6PbKWRXdcyQ