Plumas-Eureka State Park Introduce
Plumas-Eureka State Park is a hidden gem nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering visitors an unparalleled outdoor experience. This charming state park combines the allure of nature with a touch of history, making it a perfect destination for families, adventure seekers, and nature enthusiasts alike.
The park is renowned for its well-maintained campground, which boasts a variety of amenities designed to cater to both RVers and tent campers. The campsites are strategically located to provide shade during the hottest parts of the day, as highlighted by visitors who have shared their experiences and even provided pictures to help others plan their stays.
One of the standout features of Plumas-Eureka State Park is its rich gold mining history. The park is home to a historic gold mining town, where visitors can learn about the area's past through an engaging video presentation. Additionally, the mountainous terrain is said to be loaded with gold, as noted by a docent who mentioned that modern mining techniques could potentially flood the market with gold.
Visitors have praised the park for its cleanliness, beautiful facilities, and educational programs. Families returning year after year highlight the joy of camping with loved ones and the opportunity to explore the great outdoors together. The park's staff has also been commended for their friendliness and helpfulness.
- Family-Friendly Camping: Perfect for families, the campground offers a variety of sites suitable for tents, RVs, and trailers, though some grouped parking areas may not be ideal for larger vehicles.
- Historical Adventures: Explore the historic gold mining town and learn about the area's rich history through informative videos and docent-led tours.
- Natural Beauty: The park's scenic trails, rivers, and forests provide ample opportunities for hiking, fishing, and photography.
Plumas-Eureka State Park is more than just a camping destination—it’s an adventure waiting to happen. Whether you're searching for outdoor activities, historical exploration, or simply a peaceful retreat in nature, this park has something for everyone. Pack your bags and head to Plumas-Eureka State Park for an unforgettable experience!
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Customer Reviews
This is the best state campground I know of in California. The amenities are fabulous. The only deficiency is the lack of pictures of the campsites for reservation purposes. Because this is not available anywhere (at a quality level) I am posting below pictures of all the campsites. I can only upload 50 at a time so at least some of them can be observed. Note that these pictures were taken around noon (two separate days) to show the available shade for each site. If you have solar cells you might want to snag one in the hot sun. The bear boxes are high up, out in the sun and do not accommodate very tall ice chests. You have to pull the chest out to open the lid to access the inside of the ice chest. The historic gold mining town is great and they play a video on the history of the gold rush if you ask for it. I will also provide a map I corrected and labeled that shows the location of all the campsites. Note that some have a grouped parking area (not good for trailers, etc.). We found a couple of gold nuggets in the streams while there the last time. One was about an ounce or so. The mountain there is loaded with gold. A docent said that if they were to mine that mountain with modern gold-mining techniques the worldwide price of gold would collapse to $250 an ounce. Oh, just kidding about the gold nuggets (we DID NOT find) but I did learn or read that one camper did look down from the bridge and spotted a gold nugget that weighed in at an ounce. That would definitely make it worthwhile camping in this gold-infested area.
Amazing experience!!! Have camped here for over 25 years. Always a wonderful experience with being with family and friends and enjoying the great outdoors the staff during that time has always been enjoyable and the facility is beautiful as well as educational highly recommend!!!
We camp here every year, the park is beautiful and the camp hosts friendly and informative. We stayed in spot 11 this year and it was beautiful with a small creek by the camp sight and bathrooms and showers just a short walk away. The showers are clean and have plenty of hot water. Overall great experience.
The campground is beautiful, especially along the river. Green trees & vegetation everywhere. Plus, a delightful museum and the blacksmith shop is a must to sed.
One of my most favorite places to be part of nature. The views are stunning. The air feels wonderful. The sounds are not of people. The dirt road seems to go on forever. -Regina
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