Knott’s Berry Farm

A Parent’s Guide to Camp Snoopy in Knott’s Berry Farm

Camp Snoopy at Knott’s Berry Farm

Here’s everything you need to know before you take your kids to enjoy the adorable Peanuts themed land in Knott’s Berry Farm. There are 14 attractions for your little ones, and I’ll be giving you the full scoop on each ride so you can be ready to plan out which one your kids can ride alone and which ones you can comfortably join them on.

Woodstock’s Airmail
  1. Woodstock’s Airmail

-Height Requirement: 36 inches and up

-6 individual seats all in one row

-Adults CAN ride but it would be very uncomfortable (seats are designed for children)

-Dropping/bouncing motion, it’s a “miniature Supreme Scream” according to the app

Flying Ace

2. Flying Ace

-Height Minimum: 32 inches

-Height Maximum: 54 inches, adults and older children can not ride

-Model Airplanes with 2 seats (one in front, one in back)

-Riders pull/push a lever to move the plane up and down as it travels in a circle

Grand Sierra Railroad

3. Grand Sierra Railroad

    -Height Requirement: 46 inches to ride alone, otherwise all ages can ride

    -Small train chair benches in groups of 2 or 4 (smaller kids could fit 3 per row)

    -Slow train ride with cute characters and narration

-Great for the whole family! Keep an eye out for the boysenberry vines!

Linus Launcher

4. Linus Launcher

-Height Requirement: 42 inches to ride alone, 36 inches to ride with an adult/older child

-Riders lay on their stomachs, 2 riders next to each other

-The ride spins as if you are flying like a superhero

-Adults can ride, although they may not fit if they are too tall

Huff and Puff cars are fueled by the kids only

5. Huff and Puff

-Height Requirement: 52 inches and under! Adults and older children cannot ride

-Small individual train handcars on a short track

-Kids must pump the bar up and down while seated to make their cart move, the cutest form of exercise for your kids

-Employees will assist younger riders who don’t have the strength to make it all the way around

Charlie Brown’s Kite Flyers

6. Charlie Brown’s Kite Flyers

-Height Requirement: 36 inches or taller if riding alone

-Adults can fit and will need to accompany children less than 36 inches tall

-Each swing fits 2 children or 1 child and 1 adult together, weight maximum is 275 pounds

-Swings move gently in a circle, about 5-10 feet off the ground

A Rocky Mountain Trucking Co vehicle

7. Rocky Mountain Trucking Co

-Height Requirement; 36 inches or taller if riding alone

-Adults will need to accompany children if they’re less than 36 inches tall

-Each truck has 4 seats, 2 inside the cab and 2 above it

-Kids can fit comfortably in all seats, 1-2 adults can sit in the back seats only, 2 adults can be a tight squeeze in the back

-Kids get to “drive” the trucks along a track and honk some very noisy horns (4 horns per truck, which means this ride gets very noisy if your little one is sensitive to sounds)

High Sierra Ferris Wheel

8. High Sierra Ferris Wheel

-Height Requirement: 36 inches or taller if riding with an adult/companion, 48 inches to ride alone

-Adults can can comfortably fit with a child

-Cars fit up to 2 people at a time

-Standard ferris wheel moves backwards/forwards in a circle

Pig Pen’s Mud Buggies

9. Pig Pen’s Mud Buggies

-Height Requirement: 36 inches to ride alone, under 36 inches must have an adult/older child to ride with

-Each car seats 4 children, 2 in front, 2 in back. 1 adult would fit, with a maximum weight of 382 lbs per car

-Cars bounce up and down in a circle, the motion can be jolting/uncomfortable for adults

Rapid River Run

10. Rapid River Run

-Height Requirement: 42 inches to ride alone, otherwise any height can ride

-Adults can comfortably fit 

-Rows fit up to 4 people, a mix of adults and children would be most comfortable

-Ride spins and sways like a rafting boat, may cause dizziness (not actual water ride)

Camp Bus

11. Camp Bus

-Height Requirement: 36 inches to ride alone, otherwise any height can ride with an adult/older child

    -Each row fits up to 4 people, a mix of children and adults would be more comfortable

    -Taller/larger adults may not be able to fit

-Bus moves forward and backward in a circle motion on a pendulum

Timberline Twister

12. Timberline Twister

-Height Requirement: 36 inches minimum, 69 inches maximum

-Each seat fits 2 people, 1 child and 1 adult at the most

-Taller/larger adults may not fit, I myself barely fit in the seat and was very uncomfortable (I’m 68 inches tall)

-Quick mini roller coaster that jolts and bumps much more than you’d expect

Balloon Race

13. Balloon Race

-Height Requirement: 36 inches or taller to ride alone, otherwise any height can ride with an adult/older child

-Each balloon basket fits up to 4 children, 1 adult and 2 children at the most. 1 adult and 1 child is the most comfortable

-Baskets rise in the air and move in circle, one seat faces forward and one faces backward (so you may want to face forward if you get dizzy easily)

There is one thrill ride that is technically in Camp Snoopy, but isn’t really in the same category of rides in my opinion:

14. Sierra Sidewinder

    -Height Requirement: 42 inches to ride w/an adult or older child, 48 inches to ride alone

    -This is a roller coaster with spinning cars, it’s not really a mild ride like all the others

-Riders sit in pairs, but the cars do rotate so you may face forwards or backwards at any point in the ride

-Adults can comfortably ride

Restroom and Baby Care Center in Camp Snoopy

A few important notes about Camp Snoopy: The best time to visit this area is when the park first opens. When we have visited, we have been able to ride at least 5-6 attractions with no wait at all. Lines do move very slowly for lower capacity rides, so plan accordingly.

There are 2 restrooms in the Camp Snoopy area, one has a baby center as well.

You can also find a quick service restaurant with everything your little one will want to eat, a snack bar with churros, ice cream and more, plus a popcorn cart and drink refill station (more on that in the future).

Grizzly Peak Lodge, a quick service restaurant in Camp Snoopy

Oh yes, and of course, there’s an adorable gift shop at the front with everything a Peanuts fan could ever want!

Knott’s Berry Farm

3 Reasons that Young Kids Will Love Knott’s Berry Farm

My daughter is not ready for Supreme Scream . . . yet

When you think of Knott’s Berry Farm, what comes to mind first? Roller Coasters? Chicken Dinners? Boysenberries? While all of these things are a big part of the Knott’s experience, there’s still plenty of fun (and education) for younger kids who aren’t big enough for the extreme thrill rides.

Rocky Mountain Trucking Co in Camp Snoopy

1. Camp Snoopy: An entire land filled to the brim with colorful rides that range from mild to moderately thrilling for younger kids. You can also find character meet and greets (currently only Snoopy is meeting guests from a distance) and Peanuts themed photo opps.

Boysenberry bushes as seen from the Grand Sierra Railroad in Camp Snoopy

Tip: Some rides (like Woodstock’s Air Mail and Camp Bus) have a very small capacity, so be sure to check out Camp Snoopy when the park first opens if these are a must do for your kids. Other rides (like the Grand Sierra Railroad and Charlie Brown’s Kite Flyer) can hold more riders, allowing lines to move faster.

The stables in Ghost Town are home to real horses and donkeys

2. Ghost Town Residents: As you wander the streets of this Old West area, you might chat with the Mayor from the balcony, or catch a glimpse of some bandits running from the Sheriff. There is a real working blacksmith who will teach you how to form a horseshoe and tell hilarious corny jokes at the same time. If you’re lucky, you might catch the glass workers crafting a delicate flower or find your own gold nugget while panning for gold. Ghost Town is filled with hidden treasures as you explore the windows and displays! Your kids will love chatting with the colorful characters, and will have a little room to get out those wiggles too.

Tip: Don’t forget to peek into the windows of the storefronts and even the town jail. Surprises are everywhere!

The stage show “Happiness is” runs throughout the day

3. Live Performances: Throughout the day and evening, you’ll find performers of all shapes and sizes! “Happiness is” is a charming stage show featuring classic Peanuts characters and live singers, with kid friendly tunes for them to dance along. The Bob Baker Marionettes perform several times a day in Fiesta Plaza, every child in the audience was captivated by these charming performers. There are also several bands which perform on various stages during the evenings, playing everything from country to rock to zydeco music.

One of several stages at Knott’s Berry Farm

Tip: Grab a snack, a meal or some drinks at a table about 30 minutes before performances begin. Even more food and drink options are available during Summer Nights (beginning at 5pm on weekends).

My daughter is 6, and she has a blast every time we visit! I’m so glad that we discovered there’s much more to Knott’s Berry Farm than just roller coasters 🎢