Wagon Ride at the Plumas Eureka State Park

Gold Discovery Days 2025 Plumas Eureka State Park

This free event brings alive the Gold Mining Era of CA. There are blacksmiths, woodshop, and wool spinning demos—arts and crafts for kids of all ages, like candle making and quilting. People can pan for gold, churn ice cream, and play games. Talks and walks about nature and history. Pancake breakfast (8-10:30) and BBQ lunch (11:30-2) both for purchase.

Dates

Jul 19
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Plumas Eureka State Park
310 Johnsville Rd
Blairdsen

Region

Southeast Plumas

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Places to stay nearby

Located in the Antelope Lake Recreation Area, Boulder Creek Campground offers 68 shaded campsites surrounded by towering pine and fir trees.

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Kids love our park, it’s perfect for kids of all ages! From swimming during the warm summer months to riding bicycles along the campground roads!

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Nestled in the pines this quiet clul-de-sac cabin is right up the road from your own boat slip at Knotty Pines Marina in Big Cove.