Fort Tejon State Historic Park

07/17/2026

📋✏️ California State Parks is embarking on our biggest expansion in decades, and we need your help! Take the State Parks Forward Survey today to help shape the future of three new state parks coming to the Central Valley. Share your vision at www.parks.ca.gov/Forward

07/04/2026

06/18/2026

Do you want to visit California State Historic Parks for free for the rest of the year?

📣 Big News! 📣

In celebration of Juneteenth and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California State Parks is offering a special free version of its Historian Passport — normally $50 for the year — for admission of up to four people per pass at more than 30 state historic parks throughout the state. Starting today through Monday, July 6, Californians can download the pass for free and use it for unlimited visits to participating historic parks from Juneteenth until the end of the year.

Act now and visit Reserve California because there is a limited time to get this downloadable pass!

https://reservecalifornia.com/passes/advancepasses

🎫 State Parks included:

Antelope Valley Indian Museum
Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
Bodie State Historic Park
California Citrus State Historic Park
California Mining and Mineral Museum
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
Empire Mine State Historic Park
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
Fort Ross State Historic Park
Fort Tejon State Historic Park
Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
Jack London State Historic Park
La Purísima Mission State Historic Park
Los Encinos State Historic Park
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Monterey State Historic Park
Olompali State Historic Park
Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park
Shasta State Historic Park
Sonoma State Historic Park
State Indian Museum State Historic Park
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park
Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park
Will Rogers State Historic Park
William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park

05/27/2026

Interpreter Mike starts his PORTS virtual field trip program with dark clouds looming in the background. Thankfully, the rain is expected to start after the program ends.

01/29/2026

Come join us for some "time traveling" this weekend! Guided tours available at 11a.m. and 1:30p.m. starting in front of the visitor center.

11/07/2025

Fort Tejon offers free tours of the park to schools. learn about life on a California 1850’s U.S. Army frontier outpost. Guided tours end with a bang by firing the mountain howitzer cannon. For a State Park Interpreter guided tour, book a reservation at https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20283960&appointmentType=51966506 and for self-guided tour with no staff https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20283960&appointmentType=51969750 Learn more about our school programs on our official website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31179

10/29/2025

Interpreter Mike know that strong winds, warm temperatures, and dry air is the mark of the Santa Ana winds. During this time, everyone is hyper aware of the risk of fire. 🔥 Remember, if your vehicle is experiencing issues while traversing the I-5 Grapevine, pull over to the side or use a turn out but Stay On the Pavement. Also, make sure not to drag any tow chains or metal. Help preserve our history by doing your part to prevent fires. If you feel like taking a stop and cooling off, Fort Tejon is the perfect place for a picnic stop or to stretch your feet.

10/29/2025