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Vasquez Rocks Natural Area & Nature Center

Name: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area & Nature Center
Address: LA, CA, US

932 acres of towering tilted sandstone formations at 10700 Escondido Canyon Rd — a Tataviam heritage site and one of Hollywood's most-used filming locations (Star Trek's famous Gorn rocks) — with self-guided geology trails, ranger programs and a nature center.

IS IT REALLY FREE?

Free. Admission is free per the official page. Confirm before you go.

📍 Sierra Pelona Mountains

🕑 Park open sunrise to sunset daily; Interpretive/Nature Center generally Tue–Sun 8am–4pm (closed Mondays)

Official source ↗ · Last checked 2026-11-07

HOW WE VERIFIED

We opened the official page on 2026-11-07, confirmed the name matched, and kept the listing only when the page was live. Hours and prices change — always confirm on the official source before you go. How we verify

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