Day at the Rocks

Bring the family for the annual Day at the Rocks event! Presented by the Vasquez Rocks Nature Center Associates, we hope you will join us for a day of fun, free educational activities! Guests of all ages can learn about native plants and animals, archaeology, science, conservation, and much more.

Vasquez Rocks, located in the high desert near Agua Dulce Springs, features 932 acres of spectacular rock formations, and a seasonal stream. The rocks’ history began in prehistoric times when the sandstone rocks were uplifted at a picturesque angle, showing their jagged red features. In 1874 Tiburcio Vasquez, one of California’s most notorious bandits, used these rocks to elude capture by law enforcement. His name has since been associated with this geologic feature. The park is a popular hiking, picnicking, and equestrian area and has been used in many hit movies, television shows and commercials.