Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park Campground California
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park Overview
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park (Chute Hill) Campground has 30 really nice campsites for tents, trailers and RVs set among large pine, cedar and oak trees. Most campsites are large and also have a food storage locker, table, fire ring and grill. The campground has flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection. There are no RV hookups. Group camping is also available. Group sites can accommodate from 9 to 40 people and up to 10 vehicles per site.
Cabins
There are also 3 rustic miner’s cabins named after prominent characters from the town’s past – “Carter”, “Smith” and “Condon”. These are located right in the historic town of North Bloomfield. Cabins can be reserved 7 months in advance. Bunk beds are provided but you’ll need to bring your bedding items. There is also no electricity or bathroom in the cabins. Restrooms are a short walk away. No tents are allowed outside your cabins. Dogs are permitted but must be on leash when outside.
Cabin Features & Amenities:
- Cabin size: 15′ x 20′
- Wood burning stove.
- Cold running water (turned off when freezing temperatures arrive.)
- Wooden table and benches, seats eight.
- Two sets of wooden bunk beds that sleep four adults.
- Accessible, heated restrooms with running water a short walk away. No showers available.
- Outside picnic table and fire pit with grill.
- Vehicle parking within 50 yards.
- Outside bear proof food lockers – size: 48″ wide, 30″ deep, 30″ high
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park – Area Recreation
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park has 3,000 forested acres, 20 miles of trails and is home to California’s largest hydraulic gold mine. Visitors can see the destruction the hydraulic mining caused by carving huge cliffs with water. There’s also many historic buildings and sites to see here. And don’t miss the 7,847-foot bedrock tunnel! Outdoor recreation includes visiting the historic sites, hiking, biking, swimming, horseback riding, swimming, picnicking and fishing.
White Cloud and Skillman Horse campgrounds are also in the area.
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Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Campfire Center
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Drinking Water
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Food Storage Locker
- Grills
- Iron Ranger
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Ranger Station
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- Trash Collection
- Visitor Center
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Creek
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Horseback riding
- Interpretive Programs
- Mountain Biking
- Museum
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Visitor Center
- Walking Trails
Nevada City, California 95959
530 265-2740
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- Cabin
- Group
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
30
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
3,212
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We stayed in the cabins and enjoyed our trip. The only things I could complain about are the fact that the cabin was really cold at night (in May) and there were a lot of mosquitos. The closer lakes weren’t fit for swimming, so we drove to the river and hiked along the Humbug trail to get to the water. The state park South Yuba River is nearby, and we stopped there on our last day. The bathrooms were super clean (probably the best I’ve ever seen camping). Overall really great experience with nice people working there.
Katie, I can’t find on the internet anywhere. Are there platform beds in the cabins? Are there fire rings?
Hi Gwendolyn,
There are also 3 rustic miner’s cabins at Malakoff Diggins State Historick Park. Each is named after prominent characters from the town’s past – “Carter”, “Smith” and “Condon”. The cabins are located right in the historic town of North Bloomfield (within the park). Cabins can be reserved 7 months in advance. Bunk beds are provided but you’ll need to bring your bedding items. There is also no electricity or bathroom in the cabins. Restrooms are a short walk away. No tents are allowed outside your cabins. Dogs are permitted but must be on leash when outside.
Cabin Features & Amenities:
Cabin size: 15′ x 20′
Wood burning stove.
Cold running water (turned off when freezing temperatures arrive.)
Wooden table and benches, seats eight.
Two sets of wooden bunk beds that sleep four adults.
Accessible, heated restrooms with running water a short walk away. No showers available.
Outside picnic table and fire pit with grill.
Vehicle parking within 50 yards.
Outside bear proof food lockers – size: 48″ wide, 30″ deep, 30″ high
Why are those the favorite campsites? what about them makes them favorites?
Hi Angelina,
Our photographer will note favorite campsites based on location (view, next to water, etc.), privacy (away from high traffic areas), as well as if the site is larger and more level than the others.