Malakoff Diggins SHP

State Historic Park

Camping Information
Campground and Group Camp is currently closed for the season.

Cabins are closed for the season.

Park Information
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.

Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing
Summer and spring are warm; fall and winter can be cool. Layered clothing is advised.


Events Brochures Panorama Video Photos State Parks Store Day Hiker's Trails Current Weather Map of Location Accessible Features Cities near the park: California Coastline Photos: Malakoff Diggins Park Association	Malakoff Diggins SHP State Historic Park Camping Information Campground and Group Camp is currently closed for the season. Cabins are closed for the season. Park Information 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. Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing Summer and spring are warm; fall and winter can be cool. Layered clothing is advised.	Park Features Icon Legend Max Camper Length: 24 Feet Max Trailer Length: 18 Feet Hours Call the Park County Nevada Region Gold Country Telephone Park Office 530-265-2740 Sector Office 530-273-3884 Operating Hours Day Use Self registration required. Museum will be open on an intermittent basis during the off season when rangers and volunteers are available. Pay fees at Museum $8.00 per vehicle Cash or Check Only