Empire Mine State Historic Park
California State Historic Site · Nevada County
Empire Mine State Historic Park entrance fee
$5 per adult
Empire Mine State Historic Park 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.
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
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🐎 Equestrian
Amenities & facilities
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🌿 Nature Center
- 🌞 Day Use Only
More California state parks with horseback riding
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.
🎒 Gear up for Empire Mine State Historic Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Riding helmets
- Bug spray
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
- Bike lights
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
- Water bottles
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