4.4447 reviewsPrice
$35 - $165/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
30 campsites
Season
The campground is op...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$35 - $165/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
30 campsites
Season
The campground is op...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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23579 North Bloomfield Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
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Learn more about alerts →History buffs and families who want more than a pretty forest: ghost town tours, gold panning, 20-plus miles of trails, and fishing at Blair Lake give every day a purpose. Spring is the sweet spot, wildflowers, cooler temps, fewer crowds. Cabins at $45/night sleep five and book f
No cell service is real, not occasional, remote workers and anyone who needs to stay reachable will struggle. Summer evenings bring serious mosquitoes; reviewers recommend head nets, not just spray. Trailers over 24 feet won't fit the sites, and the nearest hospital is 26 miles o
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Late May through June brings the best conditions: daytime highs between 55 and 75°F, nights around 35 to 45°F, wildflowers carpeting the ground, and creeks running strong. The park receives 40 to 60 inches of rain from October through April, with occasional snow dusting at this elevation. Summer temperatures climb into the mid-80s. Expect mosquitoes in the evenings during warmer months. Crowds are moderate, with holiday weekends around Memorial Day seeing the most visitors.
Late spring (late May–June) is cited as best: cool days, wildflowers and flowing creeks; seasonal opening date.
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The Chute Hill Campground at Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park offers basic amenities, including tables, food lockers, and fire grates at each of the 30 family campsites. Additionally, there is a bear-resistant food locker at campsites measuring 36'' deep, 43'' wide, and 22'' high. According to user reviews, flush toilets and sinks are available and are noted to be very clean, equipped with toilet paper, mirrors, and soap dispensers. Firewood is available for purchase at the visitor center, and potable water can be accessed at various locations. The sites are described as spacious, offering good privacy and shade from trees.
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