Description

Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park is the site of the Northern Miwok Indian "grinding rock" where acorns were ground into a fine meal of flour, a staple in the Native American's diet. The limestone rock is covered with 363 petroglyphs, or rock carvings. A Miwok village has been reconstructed an is used for various celebrations and ceremonies by a number of Native American communities. Also at the site: a round-house, a bark conical dwelling and an Indian football field. The park's Chaw'se Regional Indian Museum has interpretive displays as well as demonstrations of traditional Miwok crafts.

Park Kiosk Hours:

• Hi Season: None
• Lo Season: None