Location: County: Sonoma. Nearest City: Petaluma. See map 5.

Campsites, facilities: No campsites. Point of interest to visit while on tour.

Reservations, fees: Call park for information.

Contact: Phone the park at 1-707-762-4871.

Operating hours, seasons: No Reservations. Call the park for information.

Directions: The historic park is at the east edge of Petaluma, off Highway 116 and Adobe Road.

Weather, clothing: The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.

Trip notes: Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park was the main residence of Rancho Petaluma, the 66,000-acre agricultural empire that General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo one of the most powerful men in the Mexican Province of California from 1834 to 1846. The general ran his cattle, hide and tallow business, raised sheep, bred horses and grew numerous crops. The adobe contains authentic furniture and exhibits depicting early rancho life. The park has shaded picnic areas with views of farmland and oak-studded hills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where to go Camping

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Miwok Lodge 439