Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
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A ghost town originally established and governed solely by Black Americans seeking a place of their own, free from discrimination.

šŸ“œ California State Historic Park, preserving Allensworth, the only town in California founded, financed, and governed by African Americans.
šŸ” Established in 1908 by Colonel Allen Allensworth and other Black leaders, dedicated to improving economic and social status.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore a unique ghost town with significant Black history.
🚶 Enjoy self-guided tours with interpretive panels and audio options.
🚲 Discover the park on bike-friendly trails.
šŸŽ‰ Attend special events and historical re-enactments.

Why Avoid

🚫 Buildings are not open to the public; interiors can only be viewed through windows.
šŸ½ļø No restaurants or vending machines are available, so plan to bring your own food and drinks.

Tips

šŸ“ž Call the park office at least 72 hours in advance to schedule a guided tour.
šŸ“± Download the free Agents of Discovery or California State Parks Virtual Adventurer app before visiting for interactive experiences.
šŸ—“ļø Check the Friends of Allensworth website for upcoming special event dates.

šŸ’° Cost

Vehicle day use: Free.
Special event parking: $10 per automobile, $50 per small bus, $75 per large bus.
Camping: $30 with hookups, $20 without hookups (discounts for seniors/disabled).

šŸ•’ Hours

Park: Daily 9am-4pm.
Visitor Center: Daily 10am-4pm.
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Parking available.

🚻 Toilets

Restrooms and showers available.

šŸ’§ Drinking Water

Drinking water available.

šŸ•ļø Camping

En route and family campsites available, with RV access and dump station.

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