Sierra Sidewinder is a spinning roller coaster in the Camp Snoopy area of Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. This guide covers its location, accessibility information, how to check whether it is operating and ways to reach the park from Fullerton.
- Ride type: spinning roller coaster
- Area: Camp Snoopy
- Opened: 2007
- Accessibility: a transfer device is available for guests who request help moving from a wheelchair into a ride unit
Where is Sierra Sidewinder located?
Sierra Sidewinder is inside Knott’s Berry Farm, at 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620. Once inside the park, head to Camp Snoopy; the ride is part of that area.
If you’re planning to visit more of the park, see this guide to planning a Knott’s Berry Farm visit from Fullerton. The Calico Railroad ride guide covers another attraction at the park.
What are the ride format and accessibility details?
Sierra Sidewinder is a spinning coaster. It opened in 2007.
The ride has a transfer device for guests who request assistance transferring from a wheelchair into a ride unit. For more accessibility information, consult Knott’s Guest Accessibility Guide, contact the park or visit Guest Services. The available facts here do not establish the ride’s current height requirements, so check current official guidance if you need that information before riding.
How can you check Sierra Sidewinder’s daily operation?
Ride availability can change without notice, so check the official Six Flags mobile app for availability, estimated wait times and wayfinding during your visit.
Knott’s also publishes a scheduled ride-closures page and recommends checking the app for more information. Park hours appear on the official Directions page, but the hours shown may not match your specific visit date. For current operating details, check the official site before you go.
How do you get from Fullerton to Knott’s Berry Farm?
Sierra Sidewinder is about a 7-minute drive from Fullerton Inn. Knott’s Berry Farm is also about 10 minutes away by car from the hotel.
You can take Lyft, Uber or another car-sharing service to the Main Entrance loading zone. If you’re using public transport, Knott’s lists the Buena Park Metrolink station at 8400 Lakeknoll Drive, at Dale Street, Buena Park, CA 90621, and says OCTA buses can take you down Beach Boulevard to the park gates.
For drivers, standard parking for autos and motorcycles is listed at $35; bus and RV parking is listed at $40. Prices may differ for Knott’s Scary Farm and other special events.
The parking lots open approximately one hour before the theme park opens. Knott’s is cashless and accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express credit cards, most debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
FAQs
Is Sierra Sidewinder a spinning coaster?
Yes. It is a spinning roller coaster.
Where in Knott’s Berry Farm is Sierra Sidewinder?
It is in the Camp Snoopy area.
How can you find out if the ride is operating?
Use the official Six Flags mobile app for ride availability and estimated wait times. Knott’s also publishes a scheduled ride-closures page.
Is there wheelchair transfer assistance?
A transfer device is available for guests who request assistance moving from a wheelchair into a ride unit. Knott’s Guest Accessibility Guide and Guest Services can provide further information.