Saddleback Butte is a granite mountaintop that towers some 3,651 feet above the broad alluvial bottom land of the Antelope Valley about fifteen miles east of Lancaster, on the western edge of the Mojave Desert. The state park surrounding Saddleback Butte was created in 1960 to protect the butte (one of many similar land features in the Antelope Valley) and examples of native Joshua Tree woodlands and other plants and animals that were once common throughout this high desert area. The park is open year-round for camping, hiking, picnicking, and equestrian use. The visitor center is open on weekends, September through the end of May. Special Activities: October 24, 2026, Public Lands Day litter pickup. January 1, 2027: First Day Hikes Details about activities at Saddleback Butte: State Park Website for Saddleback Butte. For details about special activities, follow the FaceBook Page for Saddleback Butte.
Photo courtesy of Sue Craft
Photo courtesy of Sue Craft
First Day Hikes
Equestrian ride and barbecue at Saddleback Butte State Park
Public Lands Day Cleanup
Yearly event to Honor Volunteers