State Historic Park

Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park

Sacramento County, CaliforniaAbout 1 acres
Status
Open (per official listing)Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Statewide rule — see below
Camping
None listed
Official site
parks.ca.gov(916) 324-9266

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Current alerts 1

Alert The Mansion is currently only offering HALLOWEEN TOURS. Regular Guided Tours will resume on November 2. See below for more information.

Posted by the park. Official alert

Overview

Photograph of the Leland Stanford Mansion in Sacramento taken in fall 2005
Photograph of the Leland Stanford Mansion in Sacramento taken in fall 2005. Photo: M.Mierzwa. MCalamari at en.wikipedia. Public domain (released by the author)

Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park is a 1-acre historic site in Sacramento County, in Sacramento.

Popular activities here are historic sites and ranger programs.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkDaily10 a.m. – 5 p.m.—
Daily10 a.m. – 4 a.m.—
Official wording

10:00 am - 5:00 pm Guided tours, which run every hour on the hour from 10:00-4:00, may be cancelled at certain times due to official activities inside the Mansion. Please call (916) 324-9266 prior to your visit.

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).

Fees and passes

Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.

Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

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

Check availability and book

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? Yes: Only service animals permitted on grounds and on guided tours of mansion.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Things to do

Historic sites and toursRanger and interpretive programs

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Visitor center
  • Nature center or museum

✓ 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

The 19,000-square-foot Leland Stanford Mansion is a stunning example of the splendor and elegance of the Victorian era in California. Guided tours are offered daily from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (last tour begins at 4:00 pm). Phone (916) 324-0575 or (916) 324-9266 for more information.

Exhibits/Programs

Visitor Center: adjacent to the Mansion, the Visitor Center is accessible. Videos offer Spanish or English captions. Alternate format materials include a tactile model of the Mansion.

The Mansion: an elevator and lift are available for use to access the Mansion. Interior openings to the 2nd and 3rd floors from the elevator are about 29.5 inches wide. A travel wheelchair and assistive listening system are available.

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Getting there

Address
802 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Nearest town
Sacramento
Coordinates
38.5763, -121.4979
Phone
(916) 324-9266

Entrances

  • Directions point

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Directions from the park

The mansion is located in downtown Sacramento at 8th and N Streets, just a few blocks from the State Capitol.

Nearby state parks

Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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