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# Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

Sacramento · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeFacilities

### Sutter's Fort State Historic Park: Friends of Sutter’s Fort museum store

Park-specific information

- [Friends of Sutter’s Fort museum store](https://caparks.org/parks/sutters-fort-state-historic-park)

The museum store is temporarily closed. This notice does not announce closure of the fort itself.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=485)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Visitor advisoryAccess & reservations

### Sutter's Fort State Historic Park: Fort entrance and exit walkways

Park-specific information

- [Fort entrance and exit walkways](https://caparks.org/parks/sutters-fort-state-historic-park)

Renovation work can temporarily close entrances and exits and require visitors to wait. Follow staff instructions at the fort.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=485)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(916) 445-4422](tel:9164454422)

**Hours**: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=485)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.572218&lon=-121.471166)

## About Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

Sutter's Fort State Historic Park is listed in official public-land records for Sacramento, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Museums ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/museums)[Biking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/biking)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)RestroomsDrinking Water AvailableHistorical/Cultural SiteExhibits and ProgramsGuided ToursInterpretive ExhibitsFamily ProgramsBike TrailsHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=485)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan for campground and visitor-service changes

Separate overnight access, sanitation, boat slips, and maintenance when checking a park’s visitor services.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/campgrounds-and-visitor-services)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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