Events
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No Saturday Walk February 11
Because of hazardous conditions in the Park because of all the rain and snow run off, there will be no guided walk this Saturday February 11. Please call 209.795.3840 or 209.795.1196 with any questions.
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2017 Dogwood Festival-SOLD OUT
Jack Knight Hall - Calaveras Big Trees State Park 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United StatesSORRY, COMPLETELY SOLD OUT NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR 2017 Dogwood Festival featuring Midsummer Mozart Chamber Players Sunday May 14, 2017 2 pm This is a rare opportunity to hear music from these renowned San Francisco musicians in the intimate rustic setting of Jack Knight Hall among the giant redwoods. Celebrate the [...]
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Campfire Program
Calaveras Big Trees State Park 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United StatesSongs and Stories A good, old fashioned campfire presented by Nancy E. Muleady-Mecham, PH.D. Song books provided. Come join the fun at the Campfire Center below the Visitor Center Please call 209-795-1196 with questions
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Photography Walks – Saturdays
A Photography Walk will be held each Saturday at 9:30 am throughout the summer Join Interpreter Aide Amber Rack as she explores the Park each Saturday, camera in hand. How do you take a picture of a Giant Sequoia? Come fine out and see the Park through the eye of a camera. Meet on the [...]
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Weekly Photography Program-Wednesdays
Calaveras Big Trees State Park 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United StatesAbout this program The weekly Photography Program began with the 2016 season as an idea for docents & locals to experience the park, although anyone is welcome to attend (but not recommended for children under 12). Each week focuses on a different theme, and for 2017 we are expanding to include different areas of the [...]
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Campfire Program
Calaveras Big Trees Campfire Center 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United StatesPresented by Calaveras County Search and Rescue "Hug A Tree" teaches children how to survive in the woods should they become lost.
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South Grove Guided Hike
Calaveras Big Trees South Grove 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United StatesNew Guided Hikes Available in Big Trees State Park – There will be special hikes in the South Grove in Meet in the South Grove Parking Lot at 9:45 am. Bring water, snack, good hiking shoes, hats and bug spray. (Mosquitos are hungry.) The hike takes 3 hours. You also have to add in travel [...]
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Astronomy Night
Calaveras Big Trees Scenic Overlook 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United StatesOne of our most popular activities of summer. Meet at the Scenic Overlook. About two miles down the Parkway towards the River on the right hand side of the road.
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Campfire Program
Calaveras Big Trees Campfire Center 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States"Hidden Among the Giants" Presented by Nancy Muleady-Mecham
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Creek Critters
Beaver Creek 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United StatesThis popular summer program begins June 24 at 1 pm. Meet at Beaver Creek Picnic Area and bring water, snacks, sun screen. Join in the fun as you explore and find all the marvelous critters that live in the water. Look at them under microscopes and be amazed.