Visiting Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park

Location

Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park is located at:

2701 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95816

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Visitors should enter the park through the large gates facing 28th Street.

Hours

Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park is open daily (closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas)

Please contact California State Parks staff at Sutter’s Fort for more information (916) 445-4422

Special Notice:

The roof is currently being replaced at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park! During this time many rooms are closed or fenced off. Admission is currently free. Contact the park directly at (916) 445-4422 for questions on how this construction project may impact your visit.

Our Museum Store has reopened and will be open for normal business hours throughout the remainder of this project.

Recent News

Protecting History at Sutter’s Fort: Major Roof Replacement & Seismic Stabilization Project Now Underway

Jul 7, 2023

California State Parks is excited to announce a major $1.3 million project at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park is now underway to re-roof the Fort’s outer buildings and install seismic upgrades. California State Parks is proud to invest in this critical work to preserve and protect the historic structures and preserve the collections at Sutter’s Fort, the oldest restored fort in the United States. Read more: Protecting History at Sutter’s Fort: Major Roof Replacement & Seismic Stabilization Project Now Underway

More news on our roof project…

Roof Replacement Move to the Southeast Side of the Fort

Nov 9, 2023

The roof project is moving along at Sutter’s Fort, with all of the shingles now installed on the entire western side of the Fort, including the Distillery Room, Blacksmith Shop, Museum Store and Grist Mill. This important project began in June and not only involves roof replacement but also seismic work.

Historic Wood Shake Roof Replacement Continues

Sep 12, 2023

The west yard is now bustling with construction activity! Despite ongoing construction, Sutter’s Fort SHP is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is currently for self-guided tours.

Sutter’s Fort Roof Replacement Project in Full Swing

Aug 8, 2023

The roof replacement project is well underway at Sutter’s Fort! Work has begun on the western side of the Fort structures around the Carpenter Shop, Museum Store and Grist Mill.

Sutter’s Fort waiving admission fees as it undergoes construction project (MSN.com)

Jul 7, 2023

While construction is ongoing at Sutter’s Fort, all admission fees will be waived and visitors are able to tour the central building for the duration of the project. Sutter’s Fort will be open at its usual hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. while construction is ongoing.

Group Visits

Are you looking to bring a commercial or private group to Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park? Please email angela.howell@parks.ca.gov or call (916) 445-3755.

Unguided School Groups:

ReserveCalifornia is now taking reservations via phone at 1-866-240-4655. In order to guarantee a space for a tour of 10 or more people, school tours and other group tours must have a confirmed reservation. Space availability is ONLY assured with a reservation placed through ReserveCalifornia.

Parking

Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park does not have its own parking lot. Metered city parking is available, and there are several public parking lots in the vicinity.

Our friends at the Midtown Association are a great resource for more information about parking, public transportation and biking options in Midtown, Sacramento. Please visit their Getting Around web page for detailed information including maps.

Bus Parking: Free bus parking is available on “L” Street in front of Sutter’s Fort.

Public Transportation is also an option, please check with Sacramento Regional Transit.

Plan Your future Visit

Visitors to Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park are welcome to explore the historic structures and living history museum at their own pace. A map and brochure is available at the kiosk. Please note that California State Parks is no longer offering the audio tour.

Personal photography is welcome throughout Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park. Commercial photography must be approved in advance by California State Parks. Please tag us in your photos @friendsofsuttersfort

We also encourage visitors to explore the exterior grounds of Sutter’s Fort, and to visit our neighbors at the State Indian Museum. Sutter’s Fort is located in the heart of Midtown Sacramento’s Sutter District, which is home to dozens of outstanding restaurants and shops- many within walking distance. For more information, please visit the Midtown Association’s website.

The Friends of Sutter’s Fort is proud to be the nonprofit 501c3 cooperating association for Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park. We support the staff, programs and historic preservation efforts at Sutter’s Fort and operate the Museum Store, but we do not operate the park or programs, nor do we set the fees or park policies.

For more information, please see the Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park website, operated by California State Parks.

Museum Store

The Museum Store located inside Sutter’s Fort is operated by Friends of Sutter’s Fort. All Trade Store sales go right back into supporting the educational programming and historic preservation of Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park.

We are proud to offer a carefully curated selection of books, collectibles and craft kits that are related to the history of Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park.

Members of the Friends of Sutter’s Fort also receive a discount on all sales at the Trade Store. More on becoming a member…

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