Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

About Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

A three-storey, twenty-six-room Victorian house in central Chico, built as the home of pioneers John and Annie Bidwell. Arson caused extensive fire damage in December 2024 and the site is closed.

Things to do

• 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

• 🚻 Restrooms
• 🌿 Nature Center
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Entrance fee

$6 per adult

Contact

Upcoming events at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

• Junior Rangers - Victorian GadgetsSep 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM
• Junior Ranger - H20 OlympicsSep 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM
• Junior Rangers - Birds of PreyOct 03, 2026 · 10:00 AM
• Junior Rangers - Riparian RetreatOct 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM
• Experimental Farming and Pumpkin CarvingOct 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Event details and registration are on the California State Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Handheld GPS
• Bug spray
• Compasses
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
• Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area
• Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area
• Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
• Sutter Buttes State Park
• Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area