Welcome to Acton

Acton California (pop: 7,800) is a small residential community located in the rugged Sierra Pelona Mountains just off the Antelope Valley Freeway (Highway 14). The town has a rural western theme which can be seen in its homes and historical buildings (some of which date back to the late 1800s).

The homes in the mountains around Acton have great views of the valley below. In the valley are ranch style homes, often with equestrian facilities.

Acton was founded in 1887 by gold miners who were working in the Red Rover Mine. It was named after Acton, Massachusetts by one of the miners. Two of the best-known gold mines located in Acton were the Red Rover mine and the Governors mine. Mining of gold, copper, and titanium ore continued into the early 1900s.

The Antelop Valley area consists of high desert covering Northern Los Angeles County, Southwestern Kern County and the western edge of the Mojave Desert.

Parker Mountain
Acton is home to Parker Mountain, the mecca for a style of radio control aircraft flying called "dynamic soaring" and where at one time the world speed record of 302 mph (486 km/h) was achieved.
Slope Racing

Acton Paintball Extreme
3840 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, CA; Park Website;
four various outdoor playing fields including an arena field, a canyon field, sand dunes field and a wooded type forest field at our Acton paintball park.

Forest Trail Rides
Guest Ranches provided guided tours to miles of horse trails in the nearby Angeles National Forest. Horseback riding lessons, boarding, .
Polsa Rosa - Movie Ranch - all-terrain
Geyer Ranch - horse trail rides
Rainbow Ridge Ranch - horse trail rides
Westwind Ranch - horse trail rides
Peruvian Pasos Ranch - horse trail rides

Red Rover Mine
Henry T. Gage, Governor of California from 1899 to 1903 and a political ally of Republican President Teddy Roosevelt, owned some of the most productive gold mines in the Santa Clarita Valley. Among them was the Red Rover Mine, located in Soledad Canyon near Acton. Facilities included mill, assay office, boarding house and a cyanide leaching plant.

Local Festivals

• Acton 4th of July Parade - this traditional patriotic event features over 60 entries on Crown Valley Road.
• Acton Rangers Gymkhana [Mar-Oct] 1st Sunday Equestrian Show

Californian RV Resort
1525 Sierra Hwy., Acton, CA 93510;
1-888-787-8386; Resort Website;
Over 190 sites include full hookup, clubhouse, pool, laundry, gym, wifi, cable TV, scenic vista and clean air.
All Valley RV Center; - RV Sales & Service
GoldenWest Trailers -

Vasquez High School
Home of the Mustangs [AADUSD]
33630 Red Rover Mine Rd., Acton, CA 93510;
661-269-0451; School Website;

Local Restaurants:
Crazy Otto's Diner - 33317 Santiago Road, Acton CA - home of the biggest omelette in the world.

Vasquez Rocks County Park
Named in 1874 for notorious outlaw Tiburio Vasquez who would take shelter here. Today it is used for a movie set, horse trails and group camping by scout troops.

Youth Sports:
Acton Blackbirds - Youth Soccer League
Desert Winds Soccer League - Youth Soccer League

Acton Community Center [ACC] was started in 1955 by the local Rotary Club. The 2.5 acre site houses a 2400 sf activity center and adjacent equestrian facility, Acton Arena. Facilities are available free of charge to local youth groups.

First sunday of each month (Mar-Oct) the Acton Rangers sponsor an equestrian tournament here. This group also participates in the Acton 4th of July Parade.

Acton Community Center
3748 Nickels Avenue, Acton, CA 93510; 661-269-1325;
Park Website
Acton Community Club - oversees ACC
Palmdale Rotary Club #714 - park sponsor
Acton Rangers Gymkhana - 1st Sun Mar-Oct - local equestrian event.

Shambala Preserve / Roar Foundation
PO Box 189, Acton, CA 93510, 661-268-0380; Park Website;
Sanctuary, founded by actress Tippi Hedron, for animals who have suffered from gross mistreatment and neglect so they can regain their physical and mental health and live out their lives in dignity.

Acton Wash Wildlife Sanctuary
Soledad Canyon Road and Gillespie Avenue
Acton, CA 93510; 661-944-6881; Park Website;
Desert Wildflower Season : Mar-May;
80 acre preserve for desert wildflowers and wildlife habitat.

Farm Sanctuary's Animal Acres
5200 Escondido Canyon Rd, Acton, CA 93510;
661-269-5404; Park Website;
This 26-acre hacienda animal learning center was founded in 2005 to rescue and protect farmed animals. Includes cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, sheep, goats, and other "country critters".

Other Animal Rescue Centers
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Daphneyland - Basset hound rescue network
Sweet Water Alpaca Ranch - alpaca ranch