Columbia State Historic Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(209) 588-9128
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 278 acres, Columbia State Historic Park lies in Tuolumne County, about 4 miles north of Sonora.
Popular activities here are historic sites, ranger programs, picnicking, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center — Park Exhibits | Daily | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Oct 1 – Apr 30 |
| Daily | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | May 1 – Sep 30 | |
| Daily | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park Exhibits open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. October 1st through April 30th and 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May 1st through September 30th. Park exhibits closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Most merchants are open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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 | Free |
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: Free
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
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: historic buildings.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs not allowed in historic buildings.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Overnight facilities: Lodging, RV Access
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Lodging
Lodging
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingRanger and interpretive programsHikingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
Camping
- RV camping
✓ 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 Columbia State Historic Park preserves a Gold Rush-era business district with shops, restaurants and two hotels. Proprietors in period clothing conduct business in the style of yesterday. The park is 3 miles north of Sonora, off Highway 49. Phone (209) 532-0150. Picnic Area Accessible picnicking and an accessible restroom are available near the lower parking lot. Accessible picnic sites are also located on Jackson Street near the corner of Jackson and Colombia Street. Exhibits/Programs Walkways throughout this historic town have been raised and leveled to create accessible boardwalks and building entrances, however some uneven surfaces remain where routes cross roadways. Doorways have been modified for accessibility including push button openers where necessary to open heavy double doors. Assistance is available inside shops to help reach sales items. Other Information Accessible parking is available in the lower lot and in lots located at Columbia and Jackson, on Fulton off Broadway, at each of three lots along Broadway Street, at the Schoolhouse and across the street from the District Office. Accessible restrooms are located at the District Office, the lower parking lot, behind the Visitor Center Museum on State Street, adjacent to the Firehouse on Main Street and next to the St. Charles Saloon.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 22708 Broadway
Columbia, CA 95310 - Nearest town
- Sonora — about 4 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.0360, -120.4018
- Phone
- (209) 588-9128
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Columbia State Historic Park is three miles north of Sonora, off Highway 49.
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: Views of the new ditch, of the Columbia & Stanislaus River Water Co LCCN2003656939.jpg — Public domain (copyright expired), Popular Graphic Arts
“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