Columbia State Historic Park
Columbia State Historic Park is a state park in Tuolumne County, California. Day use costs Free day use; parking fees may apply in town. Hours: Park Exhibits open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. October 1st through April 30th and 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May 1st through Septemb.
Columbia State Historic Park map
Columbia State Historic Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Columbia State Historic Park costs Free day use; parking fees may apply in town. Hours: Park Exhibits open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. October 1st through April 30th and 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May 1st through Septemb.
- No, day use at Columbia State Historic Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Columbia State Historic Park.
Before you go
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Columbia State Historic Park
Sites can be reserved in advance.
What to see
- Historic site Columbia Main Street Gold Rush-era town with shops, stagecoach, and museums
Public lands next to Columbia State Historic Park
- National forestStanislaus National Forest is 1.2 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=552 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)