Sierra Sidewinder at Knott’s Berry Farm is a spinning roller coaster in the Camp Snoopy area of the park in Buena Park, California. Its four cars rotate through drops, banks, dips and turns, making the ride itself the main thing to know before you plan a visit.
From the Chester Inn rooms for a Knott’s visit in Stanton, the ride is about an 8-minute drive.
- Location: Camp Snoopy, Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620.
- Ride basics: 37 mph; 2-minute duration.
- Park pattern: Open every day except Christmas Day; hours vary by visit date.
- Before setting out: Check the official site before you go.
Where to find Sierra Sidewinder
Sierra Sidewinder is in Camp Snoopy, within Knott’s Berry Farm.
Use the park address, 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620, as your destination. Once inside, head to Camp Snoopy to find the ride. Sierra Sidewinder opened in 2007, and it is one of the named rides at Knott’s Berry Farm alongside Xcelerator at Knott’s Berry Farm.
How does Sierra Sidewinder work?
Sierra Sidewinder’s cars spin as the coaster travels along its track.
The ride has four cars that rotate through drops, banks, dips and turns. Undercover Tourist gives its speed as 37 mph and its duration as 2 minutes. That compact ride time can help you plan where it fits into a day at the park, though it does not indicate how long the queue will take.
What should you know about ride access?
Sierra Sidewinder is a spinning coaster, and its cars rotate while moving through the course.
That movement is useful context when you are deciding whether the ride suits your needs. For current height, boarding and accessibility requirements, check Knott’s official ride and accessibility information before your visit; those details can change. If you need help interpreting the guidance, contact Knott’s Guest Services.
When is Sierra Sidewinder open?
Knott’s Berry Farm is open every day except Christmas Day, but the park’s hours depend on the date.
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.
Park operating dates and times can change without notice, so check the official calendar for the day you plan to visit before setting out. A park opening does not by itself confirm that a particular ride is operating; check Knott’s ride-status information for Sierra Sidewinder as well.
How do you get to Knott’s?
Use the park’s Buena Park address as your destination and confirm current parking details with Knott’s before your visit. Guests arriving at the Buena Park Metrolink station can use OCTA buses on Beach Boulevard to reach the park gates.
FAQs
Where is Sierra Sidewinder?
It is in Camp Snoopy at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California.
How long is the ride?
The ride duration is 2 minutes, according to Undercover Tourist.
Does Sierra Sidewinder spin?
Yes. Its four cars rotate as they travel through drops, banks, dips and turns.
Where can you check Knott’s hours?
Open daily. Use Knott’s calendar for the operating hours on your planned visit date, since park hours can change.