San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
Also known as San Pasqual Battlefield SHP
- 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(619) 688-3260
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert The San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park Visitor Center, parking lots and other facilities in the park are closed for ongoing renovations. Visitors can access the park by parking at the San Diego Archaeological Center located within the park. This museum offers visitors the… (more)
ions. Visitors can access the park by parking at the San Diego Archaeological Center located within the park. This museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the history of the San Diego region, including the important cultural resources preserved here (see operating hours and additional information below). Visitors have to access to park trails and will enjoy the opportunity to explore California history at the museum and through special events at the park.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure Partial Closure — OtherThe San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park Visitor Center, parking lots and other facilities in the park are closed for ongoing renovations.… (more)
The San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park Visitor Center, parking lots and other facilities in the park are closed for ongoing renovations. Visitors can access the park by parking at the San Diego Archaeological Center located within the park. This museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the history of the San Diego region, including the important cultural resources preserved here (see operating hours and additional information below). Visitors have to access to park trails and will enjoy the opportunity to explore California history at the museum and through special events at the park.
Posted by the park 2026-09-09. Official alert
Overview
In San Diego County, about 6 miles southeast of Escondido, San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park covers about 70 acres.
Visitors come for historic sites, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
See below for Special Events & Park Access
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
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 toursPicnickingGeocachingHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- 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.
Accessibility
Overview
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park, east of Escondido, honors the soldiers who fought with the U.S. and Californio forces on December 6, 1846 in the midst of the Mexican-American War. The park is located next to the San Diego Wild Animal Park, at 15808 San Pasqual Valley Road, 8 miles south of Escondido on Highway 78. Phone 760-737-2201.
Exhibits/Programs
The visitor center is generally accessible, but some assistance may be needed at the entry. Most of the exhibits are accessible. Restrooms are generally accessible. Parking: Designated accessible parking is available. The route of travel from the parking lot is generally accessible. This park is only open on the weekends.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 15808 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92025 - Nearest town
- Escondido — about 6 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.0885, -116.9830
- Phone
- (619) 688-3260
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located next to the San Diego Wild Animal Park, at San Pasqual Valley Road, 8 miles south of Escondido on Highway 78.
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)
“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