State park

Empire Mine State Historic Park

Empire Mine State Historic Park is a state park in Nevada County, California, 24 miles from Auburn. Day use costs $5.00 per vehicle. Hours: Historic Grounds are open daily. Winter hours (Nov. 1 - Feb 28): 10AM - 4PM Summer hours (Mar 1 - Oct 31): 10:00 AM - 5:.

Empire Mine State Historic Park
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Empire Mine State Historic Park map

Empire Mine State Historic Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Sites can be reserved in advance.
Entry to Empire Mine State Historic Park costs $5.00 per vehicle. Hours: Historic Grounds are open daily. Winter hours (Nov. 1 - Feb 28): 10AM - 4PM Summer hours (Mar 1 - Oct 31): 10:00 AM - 5:.
No, day use at Empire Mine State Historic Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Empire Mine State Historic Park is 24 miles from Auburn. It is 24 miles from Auburn.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Empire Mine State Historic Park.

Before you go

Empire Mine State Historic Park is 24 miles from Auburn. It is 24 miles from Auburn.

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Empire Mine State Historic Park

Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

  • Feature Hiking Trails
  • Feature Parking
  • Feature Picnic Areas
  • Feature Camping
  • Feature Visitor Center

Public lands next to Empire Mine State Historic Park

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.