Anderson Marsh State Historic Park
Also known as Anderson Marsh SHP
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $4 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(707) 279-2267
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is a 1,354-acre historic site in Lake County, about 3 miles south of Clearlake.
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
Sunrise to Sunset
Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing: The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use | $4 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use: $4.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Are dogs allowed?
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
BoatingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingWildlife viewing and birdingHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park offers hiking trails through an area that preserves Pomo Indian archaeological sites, varied wildlife habitats, and the 19th century Anderson Ranch. The park is on route 53 between Route 20 and 29. Call the park for operating hours, which may vary with volunteer availability. Phone (707) 279-2267 for more information.
Picnic Area
2 picnic areas are located within the ranch area that provides an opportunity to picnic. 1 picnic area is a group picnic area with 2 picnic tables and 2 grills (larger group & smaller individual). 1 picnic is singular picnic site with 1 picnic table. In addition to accessible picnic areas there is an accessible drinking fountain with an accessible route to the drinking fountain. Accessible parking stall is located in the main parking lot near the ranch area. An accessible vault restroom is located on the other side of the parking lot with an accessible parking stall.
Read more from the park
Trails
The Cache Creek Nature Trail is an ‘out-and-back’ accessible trail that is 0.66 miles each way through the ranch, meadow, and over oxbow lakes to an overlook of the Cache Creek. The is compacted aggregate that is usable year-round, and offers great views and interpretive opportunities of the ranch, meadow, and oxbow lakes. There is one armored crossing on the trail that allows water flows over during rain events that might be challenging for some users. There are benches at the overlook. The trail surface is compacted aggregate / wood. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes. Accessible parking is located in the parking lot.
Accessible Trail Data
Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
Cache Creek Nature Trail 1% Average 3.4% Average 6.7 FT Average Aggregate & Wood
3% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum
Exhibits/Programs
Ranch House: Slopes, threshold rises, somewhat narrow doors and limited turning space may require some assistance, but many persons may be able to enter the historic ranch house, which is shown by guided tour when volunteers are available.
South Barn Interpretive Room: This room may be used for group presentations. Path of travel and entrance are accessible. The interior is generally accessible.
Refer to picnic areas description for parking and restroom details.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Highway 53
Lower Lake, CA 95457 - Nearest town
- Clearlake — about 3 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.9205, -122.6130
- Phone
- (707) 279-2267
- info@andersonmarsh.org
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located on the southeast corner of Clear Lake, the largest natural lake completely within the borders of California. Between Lower Lake and Clear Lake on Highway 53, north of Calistoga in the wine country.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology