Knott's Berry Farm
Amusement park · CA, USA
Knott's Berry Farm in CA, USA. Operated by Cedar Fair / Six Flags.
Quick answers
- When is the best time to visit Knott's Berry Farm?
- By typical weather, the best months for a day on the rides here are June, July, and September. Details
- How tall do you need to be for the rides?
- Eight rides publish a minimum height, from 42 in (107 cm) for Sierra Sidewinder to 54 in (137 cm) for Silver Bullet; seven of them need 44 in (112 cm) or more. Details
- How long are the lines at Knott's Berry Farm?
- Across the 25 attractions ParksRadar measures here, the typical posted wait is 23 minutes. Details
About
Silver Bullet, Xcelerator and HangTime have test seats near their entrances, so check the restraint before joining the line. HangTime's vest harness runs tight; GhostRider's lap bar is the most accommodating. If unsure, ask a ride host.
When is the best time to visit Knott's Berry Farm?
By typical weather, the best months for a day on the rides here are June, July, and September.
The warmest month is August, with average highs near 86°F (30°C); the coolest is December, near 62°F (17°C).
February is the wettest month, with about 3 in (76 mm) of precipitation in a typical February.
Planning the rides at Knott's Berry Farm
Of the 66 rides listed, the most common kinds are seven roller coasters, two dark rides, two tube slides, one body slide, and one bumper car.
Eight rides publish a minimum height, from 42 in (107 cm) for Sierra Sidewinder to 54 in (137 cm) for Silver Bullet; seven of them need 44 in (112 cm) or more.
The other 58 rides list no minimum height.
There are two rides indoors and one water ride where you can get wet.
How long are the lines at Knott's Berry Farm?
Across the 25 attractions ParksRadar measures here, the typical posted wait is 23 minutes.
The longest typical lines are at GhostRider (68 min), HangTime (42 min), and Sierra Sidewinder (29 min).
Through the day, the average wait runs from about 10 min at 10 am to 31 min at 6 am.
Lines are usually shortest around 11 am, when 14 rides wait about 66% less than their own daily average.
Rides and attractions
- Aqua Launch
- Balloon Race
- Banzai Falls
- Beach House Slides
- Butterfield Stagecoach
- Calico Mine Ride
- CarnEVIL
- Carrusel de California
- Charlie Brown's Kite Flyer
- Chilling Chambers
- Coast Rider
- Dragon Swing
- Eight Fingers Nine: The Boogeyman
- Flying Ace
- Forsaken Lake
- Ghost Town Streets
- GhostRider
- Gremmie Lagoon
- HangTime
- Hat Dance
- Inked
- Jaguar!
- Knott's Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair
- La Revolucion
- Laguna Storm Watch Tower
- Linus Launcher
- Los Voladores
- Malibu Run
- Mary - The Haunting of Worth Home
- MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress
- Old Man Falls
- Origins: The Curse of Calico
- Pacific Scrambler
- Pig-Pen's Mud Buggies
- Pony Express
- Rapid River Run
- Room 13
- Shore Break
- Sierra Sidewinder
- Silver Bullet
- Sky Cabin
- Snoopy’s Tenderpaw Twister Coaster
- Sol Spin
- Sunset River
- Supreme Scream
- Surfside Gliders
- The Gauntlet
- The Gore-ing '20s
- The Wedge
- The Zoo
- Tidal Wave Bay
- Timber Mountain Log Ride
- Unearthed
- Wheeler Dealer Bumper Cars
- Widows
- Wipeout
- Xcelerator The Ride®
- Beagle Scout Acres
- Boothill Cemetery
- Calico River Rapids
- and 6 more
At the park
- Western Trails Museum
- Beaches
- Calico River Rapids
- Camp Snoopy's Off-Road Rally
- Beach House
- Catawampus
- Cliofas
- Cornelia
- Drilling Contest
- Filemón
- Gremmie Lagoon
- Independence Hall
- Livery Stable
- Marimar
- Old Maizeland School
- Saltina
- Steamroller
- Torcuato
Shows and experiences
- Fast Lane+
- VIP Lounge
- VIP Tour
- Beagle Express Railroad
- Calico Railroad
- Cinema Slasher
- Bird Cage Theatre
- Boardwalk BBQ Stage
- Calico Mine Stage
- Camp Snoopy 50th Anniversary Plaque
- Clico Square Stage
- Fiesta Playa
- Grand Sierra Railroad
- Indian Trails
- Knott's Berry Farm 100th Anniversary Time Capsule
- Mystery Lodge
- Rivera (Old Maizeland) School
- Wagon Camp
- Walter Knott Theater
Events
- Knott's Merry Farm
Places to eat
- Amber Waves: An American Restaurant
- Asia Buffet
- Baja Taqueria
- Boardwalk BBQ
- Boardwalk stands
- Broken Yolk Cafe
- Cable Car Kitchen
- Calico Saloon
- Calico Tater Bites
- Camp Snoopy stands
- Cantina Del Sur
- Carl's Jr.
- and 61 more
Before you go
- Outside food
- Outside food is not permitted except for dietary needs or baby food; a sealed or empty water bottle is allowed. Confirm at the gate.
- Bag policy
- Backpacks and bags are allowed on regular days; stricter clear-bag rules apply during Knott's Scary Farm.
- Loose articles
- No loose articles on ride platforms; leave items with a non-rider or in a locker.
- Lockers
- Single-use lockers at GhostRider, HangTime and Silver Bullet cost $3 for 2 hours then $2 per hour; a $15 all-day pass and larger all-day lockers are near Guest Services.
- Mobility
- Bring your own wheelchair or ECV, or rent at the Stroller Shop in Ghost Town (first come, some reservable online); several rides require transferring.
- Disability access
- Knott's Berry Farm Boarding Pass (Guest Services) — Boarding Pass program; visit Guest Services for a pass that schedules return ride times for the guest plus up to 3 companions. Rider Swap also available.
- Sensory
- No certified-autism designation found; the Guest Accessibility Guide and Guest Services can advise on quieter areas. Confirm.
- First aid
- Located in the park — ask at Guest Services near the main entrance for the exact location. — Medical staff during park hours; basic wound care; OTC remedies; quiet rest area; help arranging transport to urgent care. — Available throughout the park. — Multiple urgent care options in the Buena Park / Anaheim, CA area.
- Tip
- Get a Boarding Pass at Guest Services to schedule ride return times.
- Tip
- Must be 18 to rent an ECV; reserve online since rentals are first-come.
- Quiet spot
- Camp Snoopy children's area — Lower-stimulation with shaded seating and a relaxed pace.
- Quiet spot
- Ghost Town area early in the day — Western-themed area with shaded storefronts and benches, calm before midday.
- Quiet spot
- Rear paths near the railroad — Quieter walking paths near Calico Mine Ride with shade and lower crowd density.
Facilities on the park map
4 arcades, 1 first aid station, 4 interactive plays, 29 restrooms, 2 shade zones, 1 visitor information, 30 water fountains.
Where to stay
- Knott's Berry Farm Hotel
- Knott's Hotel
- Motel 6
- Radisson