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Columbia State Historic Park

Columbia, CA

History

A Gold Rush town preserved as a living museum, with wooden boardwalks, stagecoach rides and old-fashioned shops. Streets are car-free, so park at the edge.

Nearest town
Columbia, CA
Category
History & culture
GPS
38.0360, -120.4010

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Gold Country on Highway 49 – an old building in the middle of a mountainPhoto by MATHEW RUPP on Unsplash
49
Themed road trips

Gold Country on Highway 49

170 mi7 stops4 days

Nearby

Tunnel View, Yosemite – “Tunnel View” overlook showing famous rock formations in Yosemite Valley 01© EF5 · CC0
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Tunnel View, Yosemite

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Glacier Point – Pika Fire flames Yosemite CA 2023-07-16 20-01-47 1© G. Edward Johnson · CC BY 4.0
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Glacier Point

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Upper Pines Campground – Bear-resistant container 1© Mx. Granger · CC0
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Upper Pines Campground

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Hill near Olmsted Point© Supercarwaar · CC BY-SA 4.0
Views

Olmsted Point

Yosemite National Park, CA

Campsites nearby

  • Angels Camp RV & Camping ResortCampsite
    7 mi from Columbia State Historic Park
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Glory Recreation AreaCampsite
    8 mi from Columbia State Historic Park
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Yosemite Pines RV Reort & Family LodgingMotorhome stopover
    18 mi from Columbia State Historic Park
    MotorhomesWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Pines CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Columbia State Historic Park
    Drinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lost ClaimCampsite
    24 mi from Columbia State Historic Park
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Pinecrest CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Columbia State Historic Park
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Columbia State Historic Park?

Columbia State Historic Park is in Columbia, CA, at GPS 38.0360, -120.4010. It is about 4 mi from Sonora.

Can you camp near Columbia State Historic Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Columbia Airport Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 42 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Columbia State Historic Park?

Columbia State Historic Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Gold Country on Highway 49.

What is there to see near Columbia State Historic Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Tunnel View, Yosemite (45 mi), Glacier Point (50 mi), Upper Pines Campground (50 mi) and Olmsted Point (52 mi).

When is the best time to visit Columbia State Historic Park?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)