Fort Tejon SHP Area Accommodations
More lodging facilities in this area:
Delano Rodeway Inn
Delano Liberty Inn
Delano Holiday Inn

Bakersfield Vacation Home Rentals
Stay luxurious vacation homes, some located right on the beach. Many feature a peace of history. Non-Smoking and fully equipped with appliances. Nightly and weekly rates are both available.

Fort Tejon SHP (pop: 11,500) is a small city in Kern County, located between Bakersfield and Delano.

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Fort Tejon State Historic Park
Fort Tejon Rd, Lebec, CA?93225; 661-248-6692; Park Website;
Location:Off I-5 near Lebec in Grapevine Canyon.
Hours: Daily 10-4:30
Living History Day : First saturday of each month:
Civil War Reenactments: Staged third sunday of month May-Sep
Restored U.S. Army Dragoon post dating back to 1854-64. The troops were responsible for the security of Southern California. Also home to the experimental U.S. Camel Corps - 34 camels that hauled supplies from San Antonio and help to survey the California-Nevada region. Museum onsite.

There are restored adobes from the original fort and the park’s museum features exhibits on army life and local history. The park also has a number of beautiful 400 year-old valley oak trees.

Living History depicting the daily life of the Fort in the 1850's, the Dragoon Era Program. These living history programs are held on the first saturday of each month. Surround yourself with the sounds, sights and colors of the past.

Fort Tejon was also the site of a major California earthquake in 1857.

More Resources - Fort Tejon SHP
Learn more about local history and adventure opportunities:
Fort Tejon Historical Association
Ft Tejon Earthquake
California Historic Military Bases

Mountain Communities of the Tejon Pass
These small towns are jump off points for adventure in the local wilderness areas:
Lebec CA - Several roadside accommodations along the I-5 Freeway corridor
Gorman CA - Historic reststop from the Butterfield Stagelines.
Castaic CA - Popular boating and recreation lake
Frazier Park CA - Residential mountain community.

Angeles National Forest
Wilderness adventure opportunities in the mountain ranges north of Los Angeles. Camping, fishing, hiking and mountain biking.

Lebec Liberty Inn Best Western Vacation Resort 5521 Dennis McCarthy Drive, Lebec, CA 93243; Location: Near I-5 Freeway exit to Wheeler Ridge Road (SR-184) - Turn West Discover this Lebec, California hotel located a short drive from Tejon Ranch and Six Flags Magic Mountain and offering a complimentary continental breakfast. Guests staying at the Best Western Liberty Inn will appreciate the exceptional value and variety of amenities offered to make any stay memorable. This Lebec, California hotel is located where the air is fresh and crisp and the area attractions are just a short drive away.

Frazier Park Holiday Inn Express 612 Wainwright Court, Lebec, CA 93243; Location: Frazier Park Highway Exit from I-5 Freeway near Lebec Welcome to the beautiful newly built Frazier Park Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. This vacation resort is just minutes from outdoor adventure, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking and camping. Enjoy the comforts of home and all nature has to offer in the Frazeir Park area.