Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park is a state park in Nevada County, California. Day use costs $10.00 per vehicle. Hours: The park is open daily on a self-guided basis from sunrise until sunset. Memorial Day - Labor Day (Summer): Daily 10 a.m.
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park map
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
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
- Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park costs $10.00 per vehicle. Hours: The park is open daily on a self-guided basis from sunrise until sunset. Memorial Day - Labor Day (Summer): Daily 10 a.m.
- No, day use at Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Visitor Center & Museum Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day (Summer): Daily 10 a (as of September 28, 2026).
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park.
Before you go
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Trails
- Maximum trailer size for passage through campground is 19 feet.
What to see
- Historic site Maximum trailer size for passage through campground is 19 feet.
- Feature Hiking Trails
- Feature Parking
- Feature Picnic Areas
- Feature Camping
- Feature Visitor Center
Public lands next to Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
- State parkMalakoff Diggins State Historic Park borders South Yuba River State Park.
- National forestMalakoff Diggins State Historic Park borders Tahoe National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=494 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)