Knott's Berry Farm — know before you go
Amusement park · CA, US
What trips people up at the gate: bags and security, loose articles on rides, lockers, outside food and water, parking, rideshare and transit.
Bags, lockers and loose articles
- Bag policy
- Backpacks and bags are allowed on regular days; stricter clear-bag rules apply during Knott's Scary Farm.
- Loose articles on rides
- 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.
Food, water and money
- Outside food and drink
- Outside food is not permitted except for dietary needs or baby food; a sealed or empty water bottle is allowed. Confirm at the gate.
- Water refill
- 30 water-refill locations in the park. Bottle-fill is free at most fountains; confirm the park's current policy.
Parking
- California Market Place Parking
- Knott's Berry Farm Main Parking Lot — Paid parking
- Knott's Employee Parking Lot
- Knott's Grand Parking Lot — Paid parking
- Knott's South Parking Lot
- Multi-storey parking — Free parking
- North Parking Lot — Paid parking
- Parking
- Parking
- Surface parking
- Western Parking — Paid parking
EV charging
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Tips from the sourced guidance
- Get a Boarding Pass at Guest Services to schedule ride return times.
- Must be 18 to rent an ECV; reserve online since rentals are first-come.