Can a 13 year old go to Knotts alone?

Guests ages 15 years old or younger who are found inside the park unaccompanied by a chaperone will be subject to ejection. This chaperone requirement applies to all Knott's Berry Farm, Knott's Scary Farm and Soak City Waterpark ticket and season passholders.



In 2026, a 13-year-old cannot visit Knott's Berry Farm alone during the hours when the park's strict Chaperone Policy is in effect. Under this policy, all guests aged 15 or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old to enter or remain in the park. As of 2026, this policy is enforced daily starting at 4:00 PM, though the park reserves the right to begin enforcement earlier on busy days or during special events like Knott's Scary Farm. The chaperone must present a valid government-issued photo ID and is responsible for the behavior of their group (up to 10 minors). If a 13-year-old is found in the park without their chaperone after 4:00 PM, they are subject to ejection without a refund. This policy was implemented to ensure a safe and family-friendly environment, making it a high-value peer tip to ensure your group has a designated adult who plans to stay inside the park for the duration of the visit, rather than just dropping the kids off at the front gate for the evening.

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Guests ages 15 years old or younger who are found inside the park unaccompanied by a chaperone will be subject to ejection. This chaperone requirement applies to all Knott's Berry Farm, Knott's Scary Farm and Soak City Waterpark ticket and season passholders.

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If unable to verify proof of age, guests may be denied entry into the park. Guests ages 15 years old or younger who are found inside the park unaccompanied by a chaperone will be subject to ejection.

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For the convenience of all our guests, smoking of any kind, including vapor and e-cigarettes, is only permitted in the designated smoking area near the park's main entrance.

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Layered clothing is helpful in the cool mornings and warmer afternoons. Bring something to secure your hat while on the faster rides, or wear one you can stuff into a pocket. Please note that their dress code is strictly enforced: shoes, shirts or blouses are required at all times.

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After wandering through the classic swinging saloon doors, mosey on up to the counter where the barkeep can fix you a drink. Adults can find alcoholic beverages including beer and wine, while younger cowpokes may fancy a sarsaparilla or boysenberry punch. Be sure to ask your bartender about any “signature” drinks!

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Children/Teens - Notice to Parents & Guardians In addition to our chaperone policy, we strongly recommend that minors (under 18) be accompanied by an adult.

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In addition to visual evidence, hotels rely on their sense of smell to detect vaping. Vaping produces a distinct odor that can linger in the air and on fabrics. Housekeeping staff are trained to recognize this scent and pinpoint its source.

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They have rotating events, a lot like Disney, and fun rides. Pretty much anything you buy at Knott's, if you bought it at any other amusement park or theme park, would be much more expensive at another park. Knots berry is the only park worth the admission is socal.

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Chaperones are defined as anyone over 21 years old and minors are anyone under 17 years old. For Knott's Scary Farm only, any chaperone who accompanies five paid minors will receive a complimentary park ticket, valid only on the same night of visit.

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Knott's Berry Farm updated their chaperone policy on Friday, stating that it will no longer be in effect on Saturdays. The chaperone policy was implemented back on July 22, 2022, following the events of unprofessional behavior and fights between teenagers that took place on July 16, 2022.

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