Fort Tejon State Historic Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $6 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(661) 248-6692
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Kern County, about 22 miles south of Arvin, Fort Tejon State Historic Park covers about 641 acres.
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and group camping).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Not stated | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Park | Tue–Sat | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Not stated | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Tue, Sat | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park Open: Sunrise to Sunset
Visitor's Center and Interpretive Exhibits Open: 9:00am-4:00pm Tuesday - Saturday
The park is open from sunrise to sunset with trails, a picnic area, and restrooms available. The visitor center and exhibits are open from 9:00am to 4:00pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. The visitor center and exhibits are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Day use fees apply.
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 | $6 |
| Bus, Large | $125 |
| Bus, Small | $50 |
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: $6.00 • Bus, Large: $125.00 • Bus, Small: $50.00
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.
Camping
Overnight facilities: Group Campsites, RV Access
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingRanger and interpretive programsWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Group facilities
Camping
- RV camping
- Group 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
Fort Tejon was established in 1854 to protect and control the Indians who were living on the Sebastian Indian Reservation, and to protect both the Indians and white settlers from raids by other Indian groups. Restored adobes from the original fort and the park’s museum provide exhibits on army life and local history. The park is located near the top of Grapevine Canyon, via the Fort Tejon exit off I-5. Phone (661) 248-6692 for more information.
Picnic Area
An accessible picnic table is near the park office and a generally accessible restroom is nearby. Designated accessible parking is also nearby, but assistance may be required on the path of travel to the office.
Exhibits/Programs
The Museum/office structure is generally accessible.
Historic Structures/Interpretive Trail: Most of the historic structures are rarely open to the public. Interpretive trail exhibits on generally accessible paths of travel provide interpretive access for all.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 4201 Fort Tejon Road
Lebec, CA 93243 - Nearest town
- Arvin — about 22 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.8748, -118.8930
- Phone
- (661) 248-6692
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is 70 miles northwest of Los Angeles, near the top of Grapevine Canyon, via the Fort Tejon exit off I-5.
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: Fort Tejon Barracks from CO Qtrs.JPG — Public domain (released by the author), Yellowute at English Wikipedia
“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