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PLUMAS-EUREKA SP, CA

Status: Open through Fri Dec 31 2010   Season Dates

Description

Sierra Plumas Eureka State Park is located high on the east slopes of the Sierra Nevada. The 7,400-foot Eureka Peak in the park sits on top of what was once a large body of precious metal. Hardrock gold mining was once the primary activity in the region from the 1850s until the Second World War. The park contains the Mining History Museum that features displays on mining and pioneer life in the area. The 6,700 acre park protects the remains of the Mohawk Stamp Mill and several other buildings. The park features hiking and fishing and, in winter, cross-country and downhill skiing. Hikers can enjoy more than ten miles of trails. No laundry facilities at the park.

There is no kiosk. Check in at Museum, Hours 8am to 4 pm.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • ADA Access
  • Comfort Station
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Hiking Trails
  • Laundry
  • Nature Trails
  • Picnic Area
  • Restrooms
  • Showers

Alerts and Important Information

Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

Site Specific family sites will be available for reservations for the 2009 season.

  • Group site is also on reservations.

    WARNING: A car may not be sufficient to protect your food and belongings, even if the car is locked up. Bears can break into cars if they smell anything of interest. Metal bear resistant food lockers are provided in each campsite. All food, beverages, and toiletries are required by law to be stored in provided food lockers. The inside dimensions of the food lockers are 33" deep, 48" wide, and 21" high. Violators will be cited. Camp at your own risk! By choosing to enter or camp at Plumas-Eureka SP, you assume the risk of personal injury or property damaged caused by bears.

    • Fees for family sites include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.
    • Fees for group site includes 10 vehicles.
    • Group and Family sites:
    • Reservations 05/22/09 through 09/06/09.
    • Sites closed when not on reservations

    Campground has a dump station, flush toilets, and showers.
    Campground opening and closing dates are subject to weather.
    All sites have fire rings and bear proof storage lockers (inside dimensions are approx. 44" wide, 21" high, and 30" deep) .

    Tent camping ONLY one tent allowed for sites 26, 27, 28, 29, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 61, and 63 Walk-in site. 1 vehicle max.

    • Getting There:

    Plumas-Eureka SP
    310 JOHNSVILLE ROAD
    Blairsden CA 96103

    In the northern Sierra Mountains, in Plumas County. 53 miles northwest of Truckee via State Highway 89, and West of Gray Eagle. (One hour north of Truckee, via CA State Rte. 89; turn on to county road A-14 from Hwy 89 and go 5 miles).

    -OR- One hour west of Reno via U.S. Rte. 395 to CA State Rte. 70 to CA State Rte. 89 south; turn on to county road A-14 from Hwy 89 and go 5 miles.

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    Phone Park for More Information:

    Information: (530)836-2380