Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park

Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park

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Location: 26 miles northeast of Nevada City on North Bloomfield Road (steep gravel road).
Facilities: Family and group campsites, environmental campsites, rustic cabins, picnic areas, hiking and bike trails, horseback trails, fishing pier, visitor center, exhibits (é).
Activities: Camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, horseback riding, mountain biking, interpretive programs (seasonal).
Special Features: The devastating force of "hydraulic" mining, employed in the 1800s, is still evident in the hills of this park. The gold-mining technique which used powerful streams of water to wash away entire mountains was ended after years of legal battles between mine owners and downstream farmers and communities. The park also contains a 7,847-foot bedrock tunnel that served as a drain.
Address: c/o Sierra District Office
PO Box 266
Tahoma, CA 96142
Phone: 530-265-2740;
Web: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=494
Size: 3,143 acres.

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