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San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
Phone Number
(760) 737-2201
Park Hours
Dogs Allowed?
No
Driving Directions to San Pasqual Battlefield SHP
The park is located next to the San Diego Wild Animal Park, at San Pasqual Valley Road, 8 miles south of Escondido on Highway 78.Online reservations are not available for this park.
Upcoming Park Events
No events scheduled at this moment.
Hiking Trails
Historical/Cultural Site
Picnic Areas
Env. Learning/Visitor Center
Exhibits and Programs
Interpretive Exhibits
Museums
Family Programs
Geocaching
Parking
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available
About the Park
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park seeks to commemorate both the Kumeyaay people who have lived on this land since time immemorial and the soldiers who fought here on December 6, 1846, during the Mexican American War. The 50-acre park was originally set aside not as a monument to war, but as a place of reflection of the human ideals, actions, and passions that can drive nations to bloodshed.
In recognition of the Kumeyaay ancestral land this park sits on, California State Parks is working closely with the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians to incorporate the robust history, culture, and traditional ecological knowledge of the Kumeyaay people into the park’s visitor center, trails, and programs.
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To learn more about the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians visit www.sanpasqualbandofmissionindians.org
Land Acknowledgement
This is the ancestral land of the First People, the Kumeyaay.
Esta es la tierra ancestral de las Primeras Personas, los Kumeyaay.
San Pasqual Kumeyaay New Year Celebration
Celebrate the Kumeyaay New Year (Fall Equinox) with the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians and California State Parks at San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park on Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are invited to listen to Kumeyaay storytelling, Kumeyaay bird singers, and participate in hands-on activities. Enjoy scenic views of the San Pasqual Valley on a moderate hike around the park.
Admission is free but advanced registration is highly encouraged at https://bit.ly/SPNewYear.
Address
15808 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027
Learn more about the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians at sanpasqualbandofmissionindians.org
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Caution!
Rattlesnakes have been spotted on the trails. Please be keep an eye out when you hike.
See our trail guide for information about the trails at San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park.
Location/Directions
The park is located just east of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, at San Pasqual Valley Road, 8 miles east of Escondido on Highway 78.