State park

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is a state park in Tuolumne County, California, 3 miles from Sonora. Day use costs $5 per vehicle. Hours: April through October, open daily 9:30am to 4:30pm; November through March, open daily 10:00am to 3:00pm. Closed Thanksg.

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Photo: Drew Jacksich from San Jose, CA, The Republic of California, CC BY-SA 2.0

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park map

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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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 Railtown 1897 State Historic Park costs $5 per vehicle. Hours: April through October, open daily 9:30am to 4:30pm; November through March, open daily 10:00am to 3:00pm. Closed Thanksg.
No, day use at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is 3 miles from Sonora. It is 3 miles from Sonora.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park.

Before you go

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is 3 miles from Sonora. It is 3 miles from Sonora.

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

  • Historic site Adult Museum Entry Fee: $5.00
  • Historic site Youth Museum Entry Fee: $3.00
  • Historic site Child (5 & Under) Museum Entry Fee: Free
  • Feature Hiking Trails
  • Feature Parking
  • Feature Picnic Areas
  • Feature Camping
  • Feature Visitor Center

Public lands next to Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.