CampgroundHidden gem

Plumas-Eureka State Park campground

Graeagle, California

Gold-rush mining park in the northern Sierra, with museum, ruins and mountain lake hikes.

Price
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Booking
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Plumas-Eureka State Park is near Graeagle in the Lakes Basin region. The campground is in pine forest by Jamison Creek, with a small mining museum, mill ruins and trails to Eureka Lake and Madora Lake. It is far quieter than Tahoe.

Good to know

  • Visit the mining museum
  • Johnsville ski ruins are nearby
  • Bring layers, nights get cool
Best time
Summer
Open
Camping late spring to early autumn
Getting there
Paved CA-89 / county road
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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