44th Annual Gathering of Honored Elders

44th Annual Gathering of Honored Elders

This event is devoted to honoring California’s Native Elders who keep traditions, languages, and stories alive for future generations. The event is outdoors, admission is free, food will be available for purchase, and the public is enthusiastically welcome to attend.

California State Parks Week 2023

California State Parks Week 2023

Join Friends of Sutter’s Fort as we celebrate California State Parks Week taking place June 14-18, 2023! California State Parks Week celebrates the amazing diversity of California’s State Park System and the people who visit and help protect these iconic places.

Wooden entrance gate is carefully restored

Wooden entrance gate is carefully restored

In 2022, Park staff noticed that the arched lintel above the main beam which secures the large door posts at the South Entrance to Sutter’s Fort appeared to be leaning. The lintel was removed promptly to ensure visitor safety. Once removed, Parks restoration staff...

Upcoming Holiday Hours

Sutter’s Fort SHP will be closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Sutter’s Fort SHP is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Enhanced Lighting at Sutter’s Fort SHP

You may have noticed that Sutter’s Fort SHP looks a little different at night! A lighting project was recently completed to enhance the park grounds and improve visitor safety.