Malakoff Diggins Shp North Bloomfield Cabin Colony

Open — Open year-round by reservation only through ReserveCalifornia.com. The park is open daily sunrise to sunset. Watershed restoration work is currently underway with construction areas closed for public safety.

About

Located within Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park's restored Gold Rush town of North Bloomfield, the Cabin Colony offers an authentic overnight experience in three historic miners' cabins. Built to reflect the 1800s mining era, these rustic cabins sit in the heart of the historic town, separate from the main Chute Hill campground area. Each cabin accommodates up to four people with bunk bed-style sleeping platforms. Amenities include a sink with cold running water, a wood-burning stove for heat, and a table with bench seating. Guests should bring their own bedding, cooking equipment, and supplies. The cabins are surrounded by the preserved buildings and streets of North Bloomfield, allowing guests to step back in time and experience California Gold Rush history firsthand. The park encompasses 3,000 acres and features California's largest hydraulic gold mine, with dramatic cliffs carved by water during mining operations. Over 20 miles of hiking trails wind through the park, and the visitor center offers exhibits on mining and pioneer life. The park is located 26 miles from Nevada City via paved roads through pine-studded Sierra Nevada foothills.

Directions

From Nevada City, travel 11 miles north on Highway 49 toward Downieville. Turn right on Tyler Foote Road and follow the main paved road to the park. The road changes names to Cruzon Grade Road, then Back Bone Road. Turn right on Derbec Road at the park sign, then right again on North Bloomfield Road at the bottom of the hill. Stay on paved roads all the way to the park. Drive time approximately 50 minutes from Nevada City.

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