Currently, the Park is one of eighty listed for closure by the State.  The Plumas-Eureka State Park Association is currently in negotiations to enter into an agreement with the California State Parks Department that would result in the park being open to the public in the summer of 2012.  The Association and State Park Area Superintendent Scott Elliot are working hard to create a partnership agreement with the State that would utilize Association volunteers and fund raising to augment reduced state support to a degree sufficient keep the campground, visitors center, historic and day use areas open for public use in the coming summer.  We hope to have final word on this partnership soon.  In the meantime, if you are interested in supporting the Association in these efforts, or being kept up to date on our progress, please contact Rich Amlin at [email protected].  Plumas Eureka State Park has too much to offer all of us to be allowed to shut down.

As you may be aware, last year the Association purchased a snow groomer to allow for cross country skiing in the Park.  Plumas Eureka may be even more beautiful in the winter than it is in the summer and fall.  As soon as we get sufficient snowfall, a trail will be groomed to the Jamison Mines complex.  Watch this space for more information on when we will be ready for skiing!

Welcome to Plumas-Eureka State Park Association's website!  "PESPA" was established in 1977 to support the interpretive and educational programs at Plumas-Eureka State Park. As a non-profit cooperating association, we rely on membership fees, museum sale profits and donations to fund programs at the park. On our website you'll find current information about the park, planning your visit and how you can support this unique historical legacy.

The Plumas-Eureka State Park headquarters is housed in a historic miner's boarding house at the entrance to the park.  At the headquarters, you'll find camping and park activity information, a Camp Store and the park's Museum. The park Museum features natural history exhibits, archeological finds, mining artifacts and a working 1/24 scale model of the Plumas Eureka Mine's stamp mill, as well as hands-on exhibits for children.

There is a self-guided tour located across from the Museum which includes a working Blacksmith Shop, an Assay Office, livery stable and the Mohawk Stamp Mill. Tours of the Moriarity Houseare available during the Summer months. The Moriarity House, dating from the mid to late 1800's, is a historic home belonging to one of the miners who lived in Johnsville which is adjacent to the Park. See what living conditions were for a typical family 100+ years ago. These tours can only accommodate 8 persons at a time, so be sure to stop by the Museum and sign up.

Activities for children may include Candle Making, Quilting, learning about Bats, Nature Hikes and other exciting programs. Visitors of all ages can enjoy Panning for Gold in a trough (Yes, there is REAL gold in there!). Hike to the Eureka Tunnel, one of the original mine entrances, where you can go a short way into the tunnel and experience something of what it may have been like to be a hard rock miner. Additionally, there are guided hikes, events, nature walks, historic walks and many other activities. To see what's happening this week, check out our events  You're sure to enjoy some of the many Hiking Trails in and around the park.