State Historic Park

Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park

Mendocino County, CaliforniaAbout 309 acres
Status
Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Statewide rule — see below
Camping
Yes
Official site
parks.ca.gov(707) 937-6122

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

Overview

In Mendocino County, about 6 miles south of Fort Bragg, Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park covers about 309 acres.

The park supports historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and hiking.

Hours

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

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkDailysunrise – sunset—
Official wording

Sunrise - Sunset

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?

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

Camping

Overnight facilities: Lodging

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Cabins and lodging

  • Lodging

Lodging

Things to do

Historic sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingHiking

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Visitor center
  • Nature center or museum
  • Parking

✓ 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.

Getting there

Address
45302 Lighthouse
Mendocino, CA 95460
Nearest town
Fort Bragg — about 6 mi south (straight line)
Coordinates
39.3488, -123.8235
Phone
(707) 937-6122

Entrances

  • Directions point

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

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Sources and freshness

“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

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