Olompali State Historic Park
Also known as Olompali SHP
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $8 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(707) 769-5652
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 686 acres, Olompali State Historic Park lies in Marin County, about 5 miles north of Novato.
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, geocaching, and picnicking.
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
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Daily Park gate closes promptly at 5:00 PM
Seasons, Climate, Recommended Clothing: Summer is hot, spring is warm, and fall and winter can be cool. Layered clothing is best.
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 | $8 |
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: $8.00
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.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens.
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 programsGeocachingHikingHorseback riding
Amenities
Facilities
- 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 The name "olompali" comes from the Miwok language and may be translated as "southern village" or "southern people." The Coast Miwok inhabited at least one site within the area of the present-day park continuously from as early as 6,000 BC, until the early 1850s. The park is located three miles north of Novato on U.S. 101. Phone (707) 769-5652 for more information. Exhibits/Programs The visitor center, which includes exhibits on the history of the park, is accessible. Three paved accessible parking stalls are available in the parking lot. Route to the visitor, composed of compacted aggregate, is accessible. Accessible restrooms are available inside the visitor center when it is open. Additionally, an accessible chemical toilet is available just off the parking lot adjacent to the park service road. Route to the chemical toilet is generally accessible. Some visitors may need assistance where the parking lot transitions to compacted aggregate.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 8198 Redwood Blvd
Novato, CA 94948 - Nearest town
- Novato — about 5 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.1513, -122.5704
- Phone
- (707) 769-5652
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is accessible from both the Northbound and Southbound lanes of Highway 101. Exit at Atherton Blvd. and follow posted directional signs to the park.
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: FOUNTAIN ALTERNATE VIEW. LOOKING NNW. - Olompali State Historic Park, Mary Burdell Garden, U.S. Highway 101, Novato, Marin County, CA HALS CA-4-15.tif — Public domain (US federal government work), Grogan, Brian Related names: Burdell, Mary B; Northern California Chapter of the Historic American Landscapes Survey, sp
“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