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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](tel:5302738522)

**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](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=499)

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

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.2066&lon=-121.041)

## 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 ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Museums ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/museums)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)[Horseback riding ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/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.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=499)

## 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.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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