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  • Thanksgiving Day

    Calaveras Big Trees State Park 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    The Park will be open sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Center will be closed Thursday November 23 for Thanksgiving.

  • Visitor Center Closed for Inventory

    Calaveras Big Trees Visitors Center 1170 E. Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    The Visitor Center will be closed to the public on Wednesday January 3 so that the annual inventory can be completed.  Sorry for any inconvenience. Please call us with any questions.  209.795.1196

  • Christmas Day-Park Open-Visitor Center Closed

    Calaveras Big Trees 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    The North Grove area of the Park will be open as usual on Christmas Day. The Visitor Center will closed on Christmas Day. Happy Holidays!

  • Visitor Center Closed for Inventory

    Calaveras Big Trees Visitors Center 1170 E. Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    On Wednesday, January 3, the Visitor Center will be closed for our annual Inventory. The Museum/Exhibit Hall will remain open - 10am - 4 pm.

  • Warming Hut

    Warming Hut

    Please stop by the Warming Hut located at the end of the main parking lot and enjoy a free warm drink and a roaring fire before or after your exploration of the Park. The docents are happy to answer any and all of your questions. If we get enough snow, there would be a guided [...]

  • Super Lunar Eclipse

    Don’t Miss the First Blue Supermoon Lunar Eclipse for 152 Years.   In the early hours of January 31, the moon will do something it hasn’t since 1866. A supermoon, blue moon and lunar eclipse will coincide for a rare and spectacular astronomical feast. The Total Lunar Eclipse on January 31, 2018 will be exciting.  It happens [...]

  • New Docent Open House

    Wanted! New Docents at Calaveras Big Trees State Park Volunteer opportunities abound at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. We are looking for people who love the park, love the out of doors, love nature, and love to work with people. Please come to our New Docent Open House to learn about the park’s many volunteer [...]

  • Nature Blitz

    Calaveras Big Trees 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    Here is your chance to immerse yourself in the Natural History of the Sierra Nevada at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Join Doc Nancy for a day of in-depth nature exploration.  In addition to topic presentation, walks and demonstrations, attendees will learn interpretive techniques as well.  All walks are classed as “easy,” with the longest [...]

  • Celebration of Life – Jeff Davis

    Jack Knight Hall - Calaveras Big Trees State Park 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    Please join friends and family of Jeff Davis in a Celebration of Jeff's life on Saturday June 2 at 11 am.  It will be a potluck style gathering as Jeff loved potlucks. At the family's request donations can be made to Calaveras Big Trees Association, Friends of Columbia or the American Cancer Society.

  • Art in the Park

    Jack Knight Hall - Calaveras Big Trees State Park 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    Arts of Bear Valley presents their 17th annual Art Show and Sale. When:  Daily June 28 - July 11             11 am - 4 pm Where: Jack Night Hall Stop by and see the beautiful artwork done by all the talented local artists.

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