Corriganville Movie Ranch Filming Location Simi Valley, California

Corriganville Movie Ranch

The Corriganville Movie Ranch functioned as a movie ranch and film studio for outdoor location filming, and also served as a Western-themed tourist attraction. The ranch, which belonged to actor and stuntman Ray “Crash” Corrigan, was situated in the foothills of the Santa Susana Mountains in the Simi Valley area of eastern Ventura County, California. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by wildfires in 1976 and 1979. Today, the site has been transformed into a public park, known as Corriganville Park, and is operated by Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District.

The Santa Susana Pass

The Santa Susana Pass, spanning from Chatsworth, California to Simi Valley, has served as the backdrop for numerous Western movies and TV shows, with the Iverson Ranch, Spawn Ranch, and Corrigan situated along the same trail in the north-west San Fernando and Simi Valleys.

According to HollywoodFilmingLocations.Com, the Corriganville Movie Ranch functioned as a movie ranch and film studio for outdoor location filming, and also served as a Western-themed tourist attraction. The ranch, which belonged to actor and stuntman Ray “Crash” Corrigan, was situated in the foothills of the Santa Susana Mountains in the Simi Valley area of eastern Ventura County, California. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by wildfires in the late 1970s. Today, the site has been transformed into a public park, known as Corriganville Park, and is operated by Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District.

Corrigan purchased the land in 1937 and transformed it into a movie ranch, complete with man-made structures and sets, that provided a picturesque backdrop for films and TV shows like Fort Apache, Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory, The Robe, The Lone Ranger, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, Sky King, Circus Boy, Star Trek, Howard Hughes’ Vendetta, John Ford’s Fort Apache and even Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino’s 9th film released in 2019. In fact, the park was transformed into Spahn Ranch for the film, with its terrain serving as a perfect replica of the Manson hideout, located just a few miles away from the actual Spahn Ranch location. The critically acclaimed film starred Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Margot Robbie in key roles.

Between 1949 and 1965, Corriganville was open to the public on weekends or when there were no filming activities taking place. Visitors could gain entry for a dollar and enjoy various attractions, including stuntman shows, opportunities to meet movie and TV actors such as Ray “Crash” Corrigan himself for autographs and selfies, and explore the studio’s grounds, which featured the authentic-looking western street of Silvertown, the frontier Army fort named Fort Apache, and a Mexican village. Additionally, visitors could experience live western music, purchase Indian crafts, take stagecoach and pony rides, and even go boating on the ranch’s man-made lake. MAP IT!! 7001 Smith Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93063

Films And TV Shows Filmed Here

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

Gunsmoke (1955–1975)

Wagon Train (1957–1965)

Bonanza (1959–1973)

The Fugitive (1963–1967)

How the West Was Won (1962)

Have Gun – Will Travel (1957–1963)

Cowboy Actors List

The Corrigan Movie Ranch played host to a roster of cowboy icons, among them Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Buster Crabbe, John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Smiley Burnette, Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, Charles Starrett, Ken Maynard, Kermit Maynard, Hoot Gibson, Bob Steele, Tex Ritter, Robert Taylor, and Crash Corrigan.

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Filming Dates: 1937 – 1965

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First Published: Oct 28, 2022, 11:20