The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail covers over 1200 miles through the homelands of 70+ Tribal communities. It follows the historic route of the 1775-76 Spanish colonizing expedition from Sonora, Mexico to San Francisco, CA. Whether urban or rural, the trail offers adventure, diverse cultural perspectives
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursHours listed are for the Richmond, California administrative office of the Anza Trail (admin office not currently open to public). The 1,200-mile Anza Trail connects historic, cultural, and recreation sites from Nogales,
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact (510) 232-5050 · juba_info@nps.gov
Details listed are for the Richmond, California administrative office of the Anza Trail (administrative office is not currently open to the public). The 1,210-mile Anza Trail connects historic, cultural, and recreation sites from Nogales, AZ, to the San Francisco Bay Area that reveal the legacy of o
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Depends What are the hours?
Hours listed are for the Richmond, California administrative office of the Anza Trail (admin office not currently open to public). The 1,200-mile Anza Trail connects historic, cultural, and recreation sites from Nogales,
Nearby sites
Scottthezombie ( talk ) (Transferred by JaumeBG /Originally / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Forest Service San Bernardino National Forest
CheckThis Forest Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
United States Army Corps of Engineers / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Prado Dam
CheckArmy Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.
