Malakoff Diggins Shp Chute Hill Campground

About

Chute Hill Campground sits within Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, a 3,000-acre preserve showcasing California's most extensive hydraulic gold mining operation from the 1850s-1880s. The campground occupies a peaceful, shaded setting among mature pine and cedar trees at an elevation of 3,668 feet, just a short walk from the historic town of North Bloomfield with its preserved buildings and museum. The 30 family sites vary in size with most accommodating two tents. Each site features a picnic table with benches, a fire ring with grill, and a bear-proof food locker. Walk-in flush toilet restrooms are located a short distance from campsites, and potable water spigots are available throughout the campground. Bear-proof garbage receptacles are provided. There are no showers, hookups, or dump station. Beyond camping, the park offers 20 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Visitors can explore the massive Diggins pit, tour historic North Bloomfield, swim in Blair Lake, and learn about the environmental legacy of hydraulic mining that led to one of America's first environmental protection laws.

Directions

From Nevada City, take Highway 49 north for 11 miles. Turn right onto Tyler Foote Road and continue for 14 miles. Turn right onto Cruzon Grade Road and follow signs to North Bloomfield Road. The park entrance and campground are located at 23579 North Bloomfield Road, Nevada City, CA 95959.