Camp Snoopy is a children’s section of Knott’s Berry Farm theme park that has rides for young children. While most of Knott’s Berry Farms has roller coasters and thrill rides for teens and adults, Camp Snoopy caters to toddlers and small kids. It is beautifully designed and themed as a summer camp, and has multiple rides, some of which parents can even take infants on.
Knott’s Berry Farm’s Camp Snoopy is a great in and of itself, but is also a really good alternative to nearby Disneyland, which is much more expensive and crowded. This article will share a good list of the rides and attractions at Camp Snoopy. While it’s not exhaustive, it’ll give you a good idea of what to expect for your kids.
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In 2024, Camp Snoopy got a major upgrade, revamping some old rides and introducing new rides.
Camp Snoopy Rides – New & Old
Tenderpaw Twister Coaster (New)
Previously the Timberline Twister, this mini roller coaster has been completely rebuilt. It has ups and downs and winds around in circles. Great for parents and kids.
Sally’s Swing Along (New)
This ride sits kids and parents in a row as it swings back and forth.
Off-Road Rally (New)
Previously the Rocky Mountain Trucking Company, kids sit inside a car that follows a track, going slowly in a loop. Parents and kids can ride together
Beagle Express Railroad (Updated)
Formerly called the Grand Sierra Railroad, you can ride a mini steam engine train that takes a casual tour of Camp Snoopy. It recently got a fresh coat of paint and some new exhibits. Great for kids and parents.
Sierra Sidewinder
The fastest and most exhilarating ride in Camp Snoopy, this is definitely one for slightly older children. Your ride on a roller coaster as the cars spin around.
Balloon Race
Sit in a hot air balloons that gently go up and revolving around in a circle. Great for kids and parents.
Charlie Brown’s Kite Flyer
Sit in a swing seat and gently revolve around in a circle above the ground. Great for kids and parents.
Flying Ace
Kids can sit inside a mini airplane and fly around in a circle.
Linus Launcher
Lay down on your stomach and fly go above the ground like a hang glider as you revolved around a circle. Great for kids and parents.
Pig Pen’s Mud Buggies
Ride inn an ATV-style buggy that revolves around the middle as it bounces up and down. Great for parents and kids.
Rapid River Run
Get dizzy riding in a boat that spins and swings all at the same time. Great for parents and kids.
There are also children’s rides outside of Camp Snoopy, spread throughout Knott’s Berry Farm.
Visiting Knott’s Berry Farm
Admission Tickets
Admission depends on the day you buy your ticket. You can purchase tickets that need to be used on a specific day from the Knott’s website, or you can buy discounted tickets that are good for any day here >
Location and Address
Knott’s Berry Farm is located in Buena Park, near where the 5 freeway and 91 freeway intersect.
8039 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, California 90620
Parking
There are a couple paid parking lots around the park, which will fill up depending on when you arrive. There’s also a drop-off area at the front gate.
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays generally have fewer crowds, allowing for shorter lines and more time on the attractions. Arriving early in the day let’s you get better parking and is also less crowded. Holidays such as Halloween and Christmas are fun because the park is decorated and has special events, but also tends to be more crowded.
Knott’s Berry Farm & Facilities
Food
There is a main restaurant inside of Camp Snoopy called Grizzly’s Creek Lodge. It has typical American food and provides ample seating. There are numerous snack stands throughout the area. And of course, there are many more restaurants throughout the rest of Knott’s Berry Farm.
Bathrooms & Facilities
Knott’s Berry Farm has bathrooms and drinking fountains throughout the park, and there are ones centrally located in Camp Snoopy.
Accommodations Near Knott’s Berry Farm
If you’re coming from out of town, or just want to stay a few days in Buena Park, there are a lot of options available to you.
Family-friendly Hotels in Buena Park
There are a lot of hotels suitable for kids in Buena Park. Here’s are shortlist of some great ones – they include some combination of free breakfast, onsite restaurant, pool & hot tub, cribs available and family-style living rooms:
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If you’re looking for an entire house for more of a “home” feeling, there are plenty of rentals available on Airbnb or Vrbo.
Activities & Attractions Around Buena Park
If you’re staying a little longer, there are plenty of other activities in the Buena Park area for the entire family. Here are a few highlights:
Knott’s Soak City
Open during the summers, this water park is right next to Knott’s Berry Farm and has multiple water slides and pools.
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Pirates Dinner Adventure
Enjoy dinner while watching a live action pirate show. Buy discounted tickets on:
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
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Video of Our Visit to Camp Snoopy
