Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
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California Historic State Park preserving the country's largest hydraulic gold mine and an abandoned boomtown.

šŸ“œ Site of California's largest hydraulic gold mine.
šŸ” Features huge cliffs carved by water and a preserved Gold Rush boomtown.

Why Go

ā›°ļø Explore massive canyon-like landscape
🚶 Hike over 20 miles of trails with epic views
šŸ˜ļø Wander through historic North Bloomfield town
šŸ“š Learn about Gold Rush history and environmental impact

Why Avoid

āš ļø Roads to park are not high-speed, can be winding
🚧 Watershed restoration work may close construction areas

Tips

šŸš— Do not follow GPS for park directions, use paved route
šŸ• Dogs allowed on leash, not inside historic buildings
🄶 Enjoy unparalleled snowshoeing in winter

Cost

šŸ’° Vehicle day use $10.00, special rates may apply.

Hours

šŸ•’ Park open daily sunrise to sunset; visitor center hours vary seasonally.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Available, max trailer/camper 19 feet.

🚻 Toilets

Restrooms available.

šŸ•ļø Camping

Campsites and cabins available by reservation, no showers.

Last updated 5 days ago

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