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Sierra Sidewinder’s elevated coaster track curves above landscaped park grounds.
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Sierra Sidewinder at Knott's Berry Farm

Sierra Sidewinder is a ride at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. Check current ride details and park hours before planning your visit.

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By Georgia Bennett

Sierra Sidewinder is a named ride at Knott's Berry Farm, the theme park at 8039 Beach Boulevard in Buena Park, California. It is about a 9-minute drive from a motel in Anaheim, making it possible to include the ride in a park visit from the area.

  • Location: Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620
  • Admission: Every guest needs a valid admission ticket or Season Pass
  • Park pattern: Open every day except Christmas Day; operating hours vary
Finding Sierra Sidewinder in the park

Finding Sierra Sidewinder in the park

Sierra Sidewinder is inside Knott's Berry Farm, which has four themed areas: Ghost Town, Fiesta Village, the Boardwalk, and Camp Snoopy. The park’s address is 8039 Beach Boulevard in Buena Park. Check the park map when planning your route through the grounds so you can locate the ride during your visit.

For a broader look at getting to the park and organizing a day there, the Knott's Berry Farm visit guide from Anaheim covers the larger trip-planning picture.

Ride information and restrictions to verify

Ride information and restrictions to verify

Check the ride’s current requirements and operating status before you go. Knott's directs guests to its Ride Information page for height requirements and to its accessibility information for details such as expectant-mother and physical requirements. Individual rides can close occasionally, and scheduled closure information may change without notice.

These checks are especially useful if you are planning around a particular ride or accessibility need. Consult the park’s official information for the latest details rather than assuming Sierra Sidewinder will be operating on your visit.

Planning a ride during a Knott's visit

Planning a ride during a Knott's visit

Knott's Berry Farm draws on California history and culture across its four themed areas. You can use those areas to shape the rest of your day around Sierra Sidewinder, while leaving room to confirm the ride’s status and requirements before arrival.

GhostRider is another named coaster at the park. If you’re considering both rides, the GhostRider ride-planning guide offers a separate look at that attraction.

Park access and ticket questions

Park access and ticket questions

Every guest entering Knott's Berry Farm needs a valid admission ticket or Season Pass. The park is open every day except Christmas Day, but operating hours depend on the date. Knott's says its calendar shows hours and that dates and times can change without notice.

Opening hours

  • Monday to Friday and Sunday: 10 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM–11 PM

Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.

Parking for autos and motorcycles costs $35, while parking for buses and RVs costs $40. The Grand Preferred Lot is described as the closest parking to the park; preferred parking costs $55. Special-event parking prices may differ, and lot hours and availability can change. Parking lots open approximately one hour before the theme park opens.

The Buena Park Metrolink station is at 8400 Lakeknoll Drive, at Dale Street, Buena Park, CA 90621; OCTA buses connect the station area to the park via Beach Boulevard. Lyft, Uber, and other car-sharing services can drop guests at the Main Entrance loading zone.

Knott's allows same-day re-entry with valid admission and a review of the photo attached to a ticket or Season Pass, though some private or special-ticket events do not allow re-entry.

Before you go: Check the official site before you go for Knott's current calendar, ride information, accessibility details, and parking prices.

Other coasters at Knott's Berry Farm

GhostRider, Silver Bullet, Xcelerator, HangTime, and Coast Rider are also named rides at Knott's Berry Farm. If you’re comparing attractions, check each ride’s requirements and operating status through the park’s official ride information before setting your plan.

FAQs

Where is Sierra Sidewinder?

Sierra Sidewinder is at Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620.

Does Knott's Berry Farm require admission for Sierra Sidewinder?

Yes. Every guest entering the park needs a valid admission ticket or Season Pass.

How can I check Sierra Sidewinder’s height requirements?

Knott's directs guests to its Ride Information page for ride height requirements. Check there for current details before visiting.

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