Plumas-Eureka State Park

Plumas-Eureka State Park was established in 1959 to provide visitors with a glimpse into a facinating period of California gold rush history, as well as opportuities for quiet recreation in a beautiful high Sierra mountain setting.

Visitors to the Park can visit the museum, explore the mining complex site and buildings, and learn about the area's gold rush history.

Plumas-Eureka State Park Association
(PESPA)

PESPA was established in 1977 to support the interpretive and educational programs at Plumas-Eureka State Park.

PESPA currently has more than 300 members from throughout the United States. Our mission is to support educational programs, interpretive services, and maintenance projects within the park, ensuring that future generations can enjoy and learn from this unique cultural and natural resource.

The focal point of the park is the museum building and historic area surrounding it. Originally constructed as the miner’s bunkhouse, the building now serves as a visitor center. Inside, displays depict the natural and cultural history of the park. Outside and across the street from the museum is the historic mining area, where the Mohawk Stamp Mill, Bushman 5-stampmill, Stable, Woodshop, Assay Office, Moriarty House (historic miner’s residence) and the Blacksmith Shop depict life in gold rush-era California.

2024 Calendar

May 24: Park and Museum Store opens
July 20-21: Gold Discovery Days
August 15: Dinner in the Park

Weekend Tours & Demonstrations:
Assay Office; Blacksmith Shop; Woodshop; Moriarty House. (See "Park Programs / Weekly Scheduled Activites for details.)

Guest Speakers
June 22nd - 11 am. Take a TEK (traditional ecological knowledge) walk with Maidu Educator Dana Galloway. Meet at the museum.

July 13th - 8 pm "Nature Photography" with Lisa Carney @ the amphitheater

Aug 3th - 8 pm "Fire in the Sierra District" with Genome Rodriguez @ the amphitheater

Aug 3rd & 4th - "Astromony Star Party" @ the ski bowl parking area (at dusk)

Aug 17th - 8 pm "Bats!" with Brian Buttazoni @ the amphitheater

Aug 24th - 11 am Take a TEK (traditional ecological knowledge) walk with Maidu Educator Dana Galloway. Meet at the museum.

Friday July 26th
10:00 Art in the Park
Join us in the shade structure for some fun nature projects. Fun for all ages but especially tailored for kids and families.

11:00 – 2:00 Assay Office Tours + Blacksmithing
Gold was locked in quartz rock buried deep in Eureka Peak. Come learn how miners went about locating the best veins and the process they used to extract the gold. Then go to the Blacksmith shop to learn how important blacksmithing skills were in mining communities. Assay Office Open Everyday!

8-9 pm Evening Program -Wolverines!
Come learn about wolverines who historically lived in our park! These fascinating alpine animals are incredibly charismatic. Come hear some stories of local wolverines making the news. Meet in the amphitheater near site #70.

Saturday July 27th
10 & 11 Owl Programs - Jr Rangers
Learn about the many owls that live in our region. See an impressive collection of owls, pellets and more! Sign up in the visitor’s center.

11:00 – 2:00 Assay Office, Blacksmith and Woodshop Demonstrations
Try your hand at woodworking and learn this critical, historic craft. See description above for Blacksmith and Assay Office.

Sunday July 28th
10:00 - 11:00 Madora Walk

12:00 Historic Moriarty House Tour
Take a tour of the historic Moriarty House where a family of ten made their home during the exciting era of the gold rush.

11:00 - 2:00 Assay Office and Blacksmith Demonstrations

Monday July 29th

9 - 3 Woodshop

New Programs next week!
call 1-530-836-2380 to learn more

Dinner in the Park is a lively evening of dinner and entertainment.Read More

Date: 8/15/2024 04:00 PM - 8/15/2024 07:00 PM
Location: 310 Johnsville-Eureka Lake Road, Blairsden, CA, USA 96103 (Map)

On behalf of the Plumas-Eureka State Park Association (PESPA), we would like to thank you in advance for your contribution. The success of our efforts depends greatly on your generosity and participation. No matter what your membership level, know we always benefit from donations of time, talent, funds, and creativity. Annual membership levels: Single $25; Family $35; Business $100; Gold $500. Or donate as you are able. If you desire a mail-in option, go to the FORMS/Membership tab above. Thank you!
501(c)3 non-profit corporation.

$100

NOW RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS!

PLEASE CONSIDER OFFERING THE GIFT OF YOUR TIME TO PESPA THIS YEAR.

PESPA continues to focus its energy on building our volunteer program to better meet the needs of our mission and our volunteer community. If you’d like to support our goals, are looking for a like-minded community, or just want to spend more time at the Park, we hope you’ll consider ways to share your time and experience with PESPA this year.

Whether it’s joining us as an active PESPA volunteer, signing up to help with individual events such as Gold Discovery Days, or encouraging family and friends to visit the Park and become part of our team, PESPA would greatly appreciate your support.

This year we’re particularly in need of volunteers to help with our publicity, membership, and social media outreach efforts.

For more information, complete and submit this form or contact our volunteer coordinator, Jill Phillips, directly at volunteer@PESPA.org.

Historic wood shop introduction to a selection of hand tool planes. Watch PESPA Docent Dennis Black.

Plumas Ski Club

The Plumas Ski Club's purpose is to promote community skiing activities through historical re-enactments of 1860's era ski racing in the Lost Sierra. Our primary mission is to raise funds, by sponsoring community events, for the continued maintenance and eventual re-opening of the Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl.

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