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Empire Mine State Historic Park

Nevada · California Department of Parks and Recreation

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The practical details.

Managing agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Telephone
(530) 273-8522
Hours
Historic Grounds are open daily. Winter hours (Nov. 1 - Feb 28): 10AM - 4PM Summer hours (Mar 1 - Oct 31): 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM The grounds are closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Years Day. Park trails and the Penn Gate parking lot are open from sunrise to sunset.
Official park information

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

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About Empire Mine State Historic Park

Empire Mine State Historic Park is listed in official public-land records for Nevada, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

Activities & facilities

Picnicking ↗Interpretive programs ↗Museums ↗Hiking ↗Horseback riding ↗ParkingRestroomsDrinking Water AvailableHistorical/Cultural SitePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsGuided ToursInterpretive ExhibitsFamily ProgramsHiking TrailsHorseback Riding

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

Find your way.

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Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

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