State Historic Park

Marsh Creek State Park State Historic Park

Contra Costa County, CaliforniaAbout 3,696 acres

Notice: Full Closure — Always Closed to Public — details

Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Statewide rule — see below
Camping
None listed
Official site
parks.ca.gov(925) 673-2891

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

Current alerts 2

Alert Marsh Creek State Park is not open to the public at this time. There is a small portion of the property (Round Valley Staging Area) that is open year-round and operated by an Operating Agreement with East Bay Regional Park District that serves as a parking & equestrian staging area for… (more)

open year-round and operated by an Operating Agreement with East Bay Regional Park District that serves as a parking & equestrian staging area for the public that serves East Bay Regional Park District owned property (Round Valley Regional Preserve). Link to EBRPD website: https://www.ebparks.org/parks/round-valley

Posted by the park. Official alert

Closure Full Closure — Always Closed to PublicMarsh Creek State Park is not open to the public at this time. There is a small portion of the property (Round Valley Staging Area) that is open… (more)

Marsh Creek State Park is not open to the public at this time. There is a small portion of the property (Round Valley Staging Area) that is open year-round and operated by an Operating Agreement with East Bay Regional Park District that serves as a parking & equestrian staging area for the public that serves East Bay Regional Park District owned property (Round Valley Regional Preserve). Link to EBRPD website: https://www.ebparks.org/parks/round-valley

Posted by the park 2024-07-16. Official alert

Overview

Marsh Creek State Park State Historic Park is a 3,696-acre historic site in Contra Costa County, about 3 miles south of Brentwood.

The park supports historic sites.

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?

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

Things to do

Historic sites and tours

Getting there

Address
21520 Marsh Creek Road
Brentwood, CA 94513
Nearest town
Brentwood — about 3 mi south (straight line)
Coordinates
37.8917, -121.7207
Phone
(925) 673-2891

Entrances

  • Directions point

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Directions from the park

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Sources and freshness

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