Jack London State Historic Park
Also known as Jack London Home and Ranch
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $15 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(707) 938-5216
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Jack London State Historic Park is a 1,469-acre historic site in Sonoma County, about 7 miles northwest of Sonoma.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 26 miles, according to the park.
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 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park Hours: 9am to 5pm
Open Daily (Except Dec 25)
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 | $15 |
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: $15.00
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
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: the following areas: trails; backcountry trails.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed only in historic zone and developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. Dogs are not allowed on backcountry trails. Dogs are allowed on a leash in the Historic Area only. Dogs are not permitted beyond the silos or inside the museum.
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 programsWildlife viewing and birdingHikingHorseback riding
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
Jack London State Historic Park is a memorial to writer and adventurer Jack London, who made his home at the site from 1905 until his death in 1916. The park contains the cottage residence where he wrote. After London’s death, his wife, Charmian, continued to live in the cottage until her death in 1955. "The House of Happy Walls," which Mrs. London built after Jack's death, now houses a museum.
The park, operated and maintained by the Valley of the Moon Natural History Association, is at 2400 London Ranch Road in Glen Ellen, about 20 minutes north of Sonoma. No State services or staff are available. Phone (707) 938-5216 for more information.
Exhibits/Programs
The House of Happy Walls is a visitor center/museum with a wheelchair lift at the rear of the building. The main parking area has 3 spaces designated accessible. Assistance may be required with slopes. The paved 400' route from the parking lot to the museum may be accessible for assisted wheelchair users or strong riders. Otherwise, a golf cart driven by park volunteers provides alternate transportation for those who can transfer when arranged in advance with the park. An accessible portable restroom is available in the Ranch parking lot near the group picnic site.
Read more from the park
Wolf House: An accessible portable restroom is available on the road to the Wolf House ruins.
The Cottage has been restored. A usable restroom may permit front transfers. Assistance may be needed on the path of travel from the parking area to the cottage entry.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 2400 London Ranch Road
Glen Ellen, CA 95442 - Nearest town
- Sonoma — about 7 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.3567, -122.5440
- Phone
- (707) 938-5216
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The historic park is at 2400 London Ranch Road in Glen Ellen, about 20 minutes north of Sonoma. The park’s upper parking lot provides access to a picnic area, London’s cottage, stables, stone barns, silos and "pig palace."
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: LondonCottage.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Robert E. Nylund
“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