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Placerita Canyon State Park

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Welcome to Placerita Canyon State Park in Newhall, California. This park is of historic significance in that this was where gold was first discovered in the State of California back in 1842. Though it is owned by the State of California the park is operated by Los Angeles County.

To contact the park office please call 661-259-7721.

Ownership:

State of California

Acreage:

314.00

Location:

Placerita Canyon State Park

19152 Placerita Canyon Road

Newhall, California 91321 United States

34.379146, -118.474159

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