Empire Mine State Historic Park

California State Park · Nevada County

Entrance fee$5 / adult
CountyNevada
CampingDay use only
DirectionsOfficial California State Parks pagePark map

About Empire Mine State Historic Park

The surface works, owner's house and gardens of one of California's oldest, deepest and richest gold mines, in the Sierra foothills. The mine shaft entrance is still there to look down.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Entrance fee

$5 per adult (13+)

Hours

Historic Grounds are open daily.

Winter hours (Nov. 1 - Feb 28): 10AM - 4PM

Summer hours (Mar 1 - Oct 31): 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The grounds are closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Years Day.

Park trails and the Penn Gate parking lot are open from sunrise to sunset.

Hours as published by California State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone530-273-8522

Address10791 East Empire Street, Grass Valley, CA 95959

Upcoming events at Empire Mine State Historic Park

Event details and registration are on the California State Parks calendar.

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