Website:http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=494 (State Park Website)http://malakoffdigginsstatepark.org/ (Sierra Gold Parks Foundation)
Description:Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park is the site of California's largest "hydraulic" mine. Visitors can see huge cliffs carved by mighty streams of water, results of the gold mining technique of washing away entire mountains to find the precious metal. Legal battles between mine owners and downstream farmers ended this method. The park also contains a 7,847 foot bedrock tunnel that served as a drain. The visitor center has exhibits on life in the old mining town of North Bloomfield. Location-Directions: From Nevada City, travel 11-miles north on highway-49 toward Downieville. North Bloomfield Road is not recommended. Turn right on Tyler Foote Rd. turnoff from Highway 49 and follow the main paved road to the park.The main road changes names a few times (Cruzon Grade Road, Back Bone Road, Derbec Road, North Bloomfield Road). You will stay on paved roads all the way to the park. These are not high-speed roads. The park is 26-miles (50 min drive time) from Nevada City.
Site Condition:The park comprises approximately 3,200 acres of majestic pines, cedars and oaks between 2,500’ and 4,000’ elevation in the northern Sierra Nevada foothills region. Overnight visitors can choose between a shady, restful campsite in Chute Hill campground, or a rustic “Miner Cabin.” Approximately 20 miles of scenic trails range from very easy to strenuous, and connect with the famous South Yuba River Trail.
General Notes:updated 4.27.2023 bd/ 12.19.24 bd
Jurisdictions::CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC
Within 30-Mile Zone: N
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 39.3707557, y coordinate: -120.8979649
Ownership: state
Contacts: Scimeca, Dan *Special Events Coordinator, California State Parks - Sierra Gold Sector10791 East Empire St., Grass Valley, CA 95945 530-273-8522 Phone 1[email protected]
Townsend, David *Special Events Coordinator, California State Parks - Sierra Gold Sector10791 East Empire Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945 USA530.273.8522 Phone 1[email protected]
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