William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $6 parkingAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(530) 529-8599
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park is a 6-acre historic site in Tehama County, in Red Bluff.
The park supports historic sites, wildlife watching, 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 | Not stated | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Fri–Sun | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park grounds are open sunrise to sunset. Visitor Center (VC) open Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm Homestead buildings can be accessed on guided tours during VC operating hours.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Regular Parking | $6 |
| Senior(62 years +) Parking Fee | $5 |
| Vehicle Day Use | $6 |
Official wording
Address: 21659 Adobe Road Red Bluff, CA 96080 Regular Parking: $6.00 Senior(62 years +) Parking Fee: $5.00 Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use: $6.00
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
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed on a leash in picnic area and parking lots.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingWildlife viewing and birdingGeocaching
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
William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park is a memorial to the California pioneer who served as president of the short-lived California Bear Republic of the 1840s. The park includes the old adobe home, carriage house, blacksmith shop, a picnic area, and a very small visitor center. The park is off Interstate 5 on Adobe Road, two miles northeast of Red Bluff. Phone 530-529-8599.
Picnic Area
An accessible picnic table on a firm pad faces a grassy, shaded meadow along the parking area. Accessible parking and restroom are nearby.
Trails
The Ide Adobe Knoll Trail is near the Sacramento River and is accessible for 0.03 mile. Accessible parking and restroom are available nearby, and routes of travel between them are accessible.
Exhibits/Programs
The Ide Adobe and various surrounding exhibit structures are spread over gently rolling hills. In the dry season, dirt paths between them are usable. A ramp at the rear of the Adobe provides access to it. Accessible parking and restrooms are nearby.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 21659 Adobe Road
Red Bluff, CA 96080 - Nearest town
- Red Bluff
- Coordinates
- 40.1960, -122.2266
- Phone
- (530) 529-8599
- KATHLEE.YATES@PARKS.CA.GOV
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located in Red Bluff, a small town approximately 25 miles south of Redding. From Interstate 5, exit at Adobe Road. Turn east on Adobe Road, and travel one mile. The park will be on the right at 21659 Adobe Road.
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