Poppy Reserve Mojave Desert Interpretive Association"PRMDIA"A California State Park Nonprofit Cooperating AssociationLatest Update: April 13, 2026
The Poppy Reserve Mojave Desert Interpretive Association is a nonprofit California State Park cooperating association. In cooperation with the Great Basin District and the Inland Empire District of California State Parks we support:
The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural ReserveSaddleback Butte State ParkTomo-Kahni State Historic ParkArthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State ParkProvidence Mountains State Recreation Area, Home of Mitchell Caverns
Our mission: promote educational programs, fund infrastructure improvements, support volunteer programs, facilitate staffing, and sponsor special events for the parks listed above. Would you like to support Our Mission? Please visit our Support page.
Celebrating 50 Years!
On April 24, 1976, a dream came true! Thanks to the efforts of many local and state citizens and organizations, led by the Lancaster Woman’s Club, The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve was dedicated on April 24, 1976. On April 1, we will launch a month long celebration in honor of this Golden Poppy Anniversary! To learn more, go to our HISTORY page.
California State Parks (Mojave Area) Status Updates
Poppy Reserve's Jane Pinheiro Visitor's Center is now open every day through Mother's Day. Hours: 9-5 on weekends and 10-4 during the week. For more information about the Poppy Reserve, including park rules: State Park Webpage for the Poppy Reserve.
Tour reservations for Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park for Spring 2026 are now available online. Spring 2026 tours are scheduled for Saturdays, Saturdays 4/18 – 5/23. To make a reservation click Tour Reservations and/or call the Fort Tejon State Historic Park office at (661) 248-6692. More information about tours is also available here: California State Park Webpage for Tomo-Kahni.
Providence Mountains S.R.A., the home of Mitchell Caverns, is taking reservations for Cavern Tours. Tour and camping reservations are now online. For more information about cave tours and campground reservations go to: State Park Webpage for Providence Mountains SRA and Mitchell Caverns.
The Saddleback Butte State Park campground and day use areas are open to the public every day. Come join us to view exhibits and get information about hiking, camping and our Junior Ranger program. Visitor Center is open on weekends from 11 am to 5 pm, Sept 1, 2025 through the end of May, 2026. More information: State Park Webpage for Saddleback Butte.
Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park is open for day-use and hiking. More information: State Park Webpage for Ripley Desert Woodland.
Tour reservations for Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park for Spring 2026 are now available online. Spring 2026 tours are scheduled for Saturdays, Saturdays 4/18 – 5/23. To make a reservation click Tour Reservations and/or call the Fort Tejon State Historic Park office at (661) 248-6692. More information about tours is also available here: California State Park Webpage for Tomo-Kahni.
Providence Mountains S.R.A., the home of Mitchell Caverns, is taking reservations for Cavern Tours. Tour and camping reservations are now online. For more information about cave tours and campground reservations go to: State Park Webpage for Providence Mountains SRA and Mitchell Caverns.
The Saddleback Butte State Park campground and day use areas are open to the public every day. Come join us to view exhibits and get information about hiking, camping and our Junior Ranger program. Visitor Center is open on weekends from 11 am to 5 pm, Sept 1, 2025 through the end of May, 2026. More information: State Park Webpage for Saddleback Butte.
Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park is open for day-use and hiking. More information: State Park Webpage for Ripley Desert Woodland.
Other parks in the Antelope Valley area are supported by two other state park nonprofits:
Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park is open weekends 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The A.V. Indian Museum is supported by the Friends of the Antelope Valley Indian Museum. Red Rock Canyon State Park is open. Red Rock Canyon is supported by the Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association.
To Do from Home:
1. Watch video shorts about bobcats, mountain lions, long-nosed snakes, and desert tortoises found at Mitchell Caverns.2. Watch a video about Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park. 3. View videos of the Poppy Reserve on the State Park Poppy Reserve YouTube Channel and be sure to subscribe!4. Fun for Kids: view the videos listed above and download a coloring page with information about our state flower (two pages)5. Learn more about Poppy Reserve flora and fauna: download the colorful park brochure. 6. Learn about wildflowers at the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve, Saddleback Butte State Park and Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park.7. View a video introduction and virtual tour, Walking the Path, for Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park.8. Learn about Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park by downloading the park brochures and view a video about the park.9. Download the park brochure to learn about all there is to do at Saddleback Butte State Park.10. Find out how you can volunteer and how to join us or renew your membership.
