Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park

The 566-acre state park contains a dense population of Joshua trees and California juniper trees within the western region of the Mojave Desert.

Arthur Ripley donated this land to California in 1988 to protect one of the last remaining Joshua tree and juniper woodlands in Antelope Valley.

The Joshua trees within the park provided essential materials for Native American communities, who used the plants for food and fiber production.

Located 20 miles west of Lancaster and 5 miles from the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, the park offers hiking trails and nature observation.

The protected woodland showcases mature Joshua trees and junipers against desert landscapes, creating distinct silhouettes during sunrise and sunset hours.

Location: Los Angeles County

Inception: 1993

Website: http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=634

GPS coordinates: 34.75920,-118.50300

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:48