Shasta State Historic Park
Also known as Old Shasta, Shasta State Historic Park, CA
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $3 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(530) 243-8194
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 24 acres, Shasta State Historic Park lies in Shasta County, about 7 miles west of Redding.
Popular activities here are historic sites, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center — Courthouse Museum and Gift Shop will be | Thu–Sun | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
The Courthouse Museum and Gift Shop will be open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult Museum Entry Fee | $3 |
| Youth Museum Entry Fee | $2 · child |
| Children (5 & Under) Museum Entry Fee | Free |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Adult Museum Entry Fee: $3.00 • Youth Museum Entry Fee: $2.00 • Children (5 & Under) Museum Entry Fee: Free
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? Yes: Dogs allowed only in parking lot and paved roadway.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- 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 Shasta State Historic Park includes a row of old brick building remains where Shasta City, the lusty "Queen City" of California’s northern mining district, once stood. The 1861 Courthouse Museum is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm Friday through Sunday. The park is six miles west of downtown Redding on Highway 299. A recorded message is at 530-243-8194. Audio files that describe park features past and present can be downloaded here: Shasta Ruins Audio Files Exhibits/Programs Courthouse/museum. The route of travel is accessible, and an entry ramp provides access to the front doors. Stair risers and rails are usable. The historic building may challenge some visitors, but staff members are available to provide assistance when needed. The exhibits and spaces in the upstairs area are generally accessibly designed. The historic jail exhibit downstairs has a ramped entrance. Stairs, rails and some doors to the jail are usable. Accessible parking is available. Coyle Foster Barn. This open barn has exhibits inside and out. They are generally accessible. Bakery, Leo and Litsch Store. The Bakery and Litsch store are generally accessible. Both have thresholds, hardware and door issues, and occasional tight spaces. The Leo store is generally accessible. An accessible restroom is attached to the Bakery and is entered from outside the Bakery.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 10900 Trinity Alley
Redding, CA 96001 - Nearest town
- Redding — about 7 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.5994, -122.4924
- Phone
- (530) 243-8194
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is 6 miles west of downtown Redding. Highway 299 passes through the town’s main street.
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: Historic American Buildings Survey Roger Sturtevant, Photographer Mar. 9, 1934 VIEW FROM SOUTH (FRONT) - Masonic Hall and Store, Shasta, Shasta County, CA HABS CAL,45-SHAST,3-1.tif — Public domain (US federal government work)
“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