Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park

Park Hours

Visitor Center & park grounds - Thursday-Sunday (10am to 4pm)

The Temple is open for guided tours Thursday through Sunday at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.

Contact Information

(530) 623-5284

Are dogs allowed?

Yes: Dogs allowed only in parking lot.

Reservation Availability

No upcoming camping/lodging reservations at this time.

About Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park

Located in Weaverville, the Temple of the Forest Beneath the Clouds, built in 1874, is the oldest continuously used Chinese temple in California and offers a fascinating look into the role of Chinese immigrants in early California history.

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Maps and Park Directions

The Temple is located in the heart of Weaverville, a small community near the Trinity Alps on Highway 299 about fifty miles west of Redding and about 105 miles east of Eureka. Weaver Creek runs nearby and locust trees complete the rural setting.

Brochures

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News and Events

Upcoming Events

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Passes Information

This park accepts the following passes:

Historian Passport Day Use Admission Annual Pass

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Activities and Facilities

EV Information

Other Facilities

Parking
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available

Day-Use Activities & Facilities

Historical/Cultural Site
Exhibits and Programs
Guided Tours
Interpretive Exhibits
Museums
Family Programs

We’re excited to launch a new virtual experience of Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park, created in collaboration with CyArk, California State Parks, and Parks California.

Using detailed 3D documentation of this remarkable historic temple, the experience invites virtual visitors to explore a place that has served its community for more than 150 years. Along the way, hear from experts who shed light on Chinese American history, Taoist philosophies, and the community connected to the temple.

Whether you’re discovering Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park for the first time or looking to deepen your understanding of this important place, this immersive experience offers a new way to connect with its stories, spaces, and history no matter where you are.

3D Virtual Experience of Weaverville Joss House SHP

The Temple of the Forest Beneath the Clouds

The temple is the oldest continuously used Chinese temple in California. On display are art objects, pictures, mining tools, and weapons used in the 1854 Tong War. This Taoist temple is still a place of worship and a fascinating look into the role played by Chinese immigrants in early California history. The temple was built in 1874 as a replacement for another that had burned.

In an effort to preserve this important part of California's Chinese tradition, the temple became a part of the California State Park System in 1956. Many of the historical objects have been restored and the structure itself stabilized. In addition to the temple equipment, park visitors will see Chinese art objects, pictures, mining tools, and wrought iron weapons used in the 1854 Tong War.

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Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing

Climate in the Shasta-Cascade Region varies greatly with elevation. Higher elevations tend to have much cooler temperatures and higher precipitation. Summer weather is usually hot and dry with lower elevation temperatures ranging from 85° - 100°+F and lows from 60° - 70°. Fall days are usually mild and warm, with cool nights. Winter is when most of the precipitation falls, averaging over 55 inches per year, much of it in the form of snow in the high elevations. Highs range from 40° - 60° and lows from 30° - 40° in the lower elevations. Spring weather is variable with many pleasant days.