Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
Also known as Bidwell Mansion SHP
2 notices: The Bidwell Mansion SHP Visitor Center, which features an exhibit hall and gift shop, is open. Visitor Center hours are 10 AM to 3 PM on Fri · Partial Closure — Other — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $6 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(530) 895-6144
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Fire restriction The Bidwell Mansion SHP Visitor Center, which features an exhibit hall and gift shop, is open. Visitor Center hours are 10 AM to 3 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. The Bidwell Mansion remains closed due to the December 11, 2024 Mansion Fire (Dec. 11, 2024 Press Release).
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert The Bidwell Mansion SHP Visitor Center, which features an exhibit hall and gift shop, is now open. The Visitor Center hours are 10 AM to 3 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. The Bidwell Mansion remains closed due to the December 11, 2024 Mansion Fire. https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1340
Posted by the park. Official alert
Fire restriction Partial Closure — OtherThe Bidwell Mansion SHP Visitor Center, which features an exhibit hall and gift shop, is now open. The Visitor Center hours are 10 AM to 3 PM on… (more)
The Bidwell Mansion SHP Visitor Center, which features an exhibit hall and gift shop, is now open. The Visitor Center hours are 10 AM to 3 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. The Bidwell Mansion remains closed due to the December 11, 2024 Mansion Fire. https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1340
Posted by the park 2026-08-10. Official alert
Overview
In Butte County, about 2 miles southwest of Chico, Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park covers about 5 acres.
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
No hours available for this park.
Seasons/Climate Recommended Clothing: Summer and spring are warm; fall and winter can be cool. Layered clothing is advised. The mansion is temperature controlled.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult Entry Fee | $6 |
| Youth Entry Fee | $3 · child |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Adult Entry Fee: $6.00 • Youth Entry Fee: $3.00
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
Historic sites and toursPicnickingRanger and interpretive programsGeocaching
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- 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
Bidwell Mansion SHP is currently closed due to a fire which severely damaged the mansion on 12/11/24. The visitor center and carriage house are still in good condition but remain closed to the public. There is no anticipated date for reopening any portion of the park. Phone (530) 895-6144 for more information.
Exhibits/Programs
Visitor Center: The exhibit hall, which highlights the Bidwell’s influence, is generally accessible. Assistance in the store is available, if needed. A captioned video about the Bidwell’s and upper floors of the mansion is available. Accessible parking and restrooms are available.
Carriage House: Located behind the mansion, the carriage house offers displays that are generally accessible.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 525 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926 - Nearest town
- Chico — about 2 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.7332, -121.8428
- Phone
- (530) 895-6144
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Highway 99: Take East First Avenue and go left onto The Esplanade, the Mansion is on your right(west). From Highway 5: Take Highway 32 exit at Orland east 20 miles to West Sacramento Avenue. Turn left (east) onto West Sacramento Avenue to The Esplanade where you turn right (south). The Mansion is located at 525 The Esplanade. The Visitor Center is open Saturday through Monday 11am-5pm. Tours are on the hour, with the last tour at 4:00 pm.
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)
- Photo: Bidwell Mansion, 525 Esplanade Street, Chico, Butte County, CA HABS CAL,4-CHIC,1- (sheet 9 of 10).tif — Public domain (US federal government work), Related names: Cleaveland, Henry; Bidwell, John; Bidwell, Annie E, Kennedy; General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church;
“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