Historic Park Sites
Nevada County is home to several state parks that offer history and recreation opportunities at one scenic location. Twenty-six miles from Nevada City, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park is the site of California’s largest hydraulic mine and features a visitor center with exhibits on life in the old mining town of North Bloomfield. Grass Valley’s Empire Mine State Historic Park is the site of one of the oldest, largest and richest gold mines in California. Today the park features historic mine buildings, as well as guided tours and living history presentations. Donner Memorial State Park is home to the Emigrant Trail Museum, as well as a wonderful self-paced interpretive walking trail.
Bridgeport Covered Bridge
Calanan Park Monitor & Drill Core
Broad St. and Union St.,
Nevada City, CA 95959
Donner Memorial State Park & Emigrant Trail Museum
12593 Donner Pass Road,
Truckee, CA 96161
Hardrock Gold Mining
415 Central Ave.,
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
23579 North Bloomfield Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
Memorial Park
350 Race St., Grass Valley
Pelton Wheel & Five-Stamp Mill
Red Ledge Stamp Mill
Main Street & Auburn Street,
Grass Valley, CA 94945
South Yuba River Park Association
17660 Pleasant Valley Rd.,
Penn Valley CA 95946
