Plumas-Eureka State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(530) 836-2380
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Plumas-Eureka State Park is a 5,000-acre park in Plumas County, about 12 miles west of Portola.
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, fishing, ranger programs, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Park | Reservations and Seasonal Availability Update Plumas-Eureka State Park is open year-round for day use. Come enjoy our trails Campground is closed starting September 8th, 2026 The museum and venue programs are open for the weekends of September 11-13 and September 18-20. Starting September 21 the museum and venues will only be open for special events. Please check back for our winter events! For updated information, please visit this website or call the park office at (530) 836-2380. Please contact www.ReserveCalifornia.com - 800-444-7275 to make reservations or camping information. Reservations are available six months in advance of your arrival date. The Upper Jamison Creek Campground closes to camping on Labor Day and will reopen on or before the Memorial Day weekend the following year. If you have an interest in having a special event at Plumas Eureka State Park, please call 530-550-6165 or NorthTahoe.SpecialEvents@parks.ca.gov | ||
Official wording
Park is open for Day Use Sunrise - Sunset Upper Jamison Campground: Open for the Season Camp Lisa Group Campground: Open for the Season Museum/Visitor Center: Open for the Season
Reservations and Seasonal Availability Update Plumas-Eureka State Park is open year-round for day use. Come enjoy our trails Campground is closed starting September 8th, 2026 The museum and venue programs are open for the weekends of September 11-13 and September 18-20. Starting September 21 the museum and venues will only be open for special events. Please check back for our winter events! For updated information, please visit this website or call the park office at (530) 836-2380. Please contact www.ReserveCalifornia.com - 800-444-7275 to make reservations or camping information. Reservations are available six months in advance of your arrival date. The Upper Jamison Creek Campground closes to camping on Labor Day and will reopen on or before the Memorial Day weekend the following year. If you have an interest in having a special event at Plumas Eureka State Park, please call 530-550-6165 or NorthTahoe.SpecialEvents@parks.ca.gov
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.
Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: most trails within the park; designated ski trails within the sierra district.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed only on fire roads. Dogs not allowed on most trails within the park. To protect the integrity of the groomed Nordic ski courses, dogs not allowed on designated ski trails within the Sierra District, from Nov.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Campground is closed starting September 8th, 2026
Please contact www.ReserveCalifornia.com - 800-444-7275 to make reservations or camping information.
The Upper Jamison Creek Campground closes to camping on Labor Day and will reopen on or before the Memorial Day weekend the following year.
Fishing opportunities in the Plumas-Eureka area include numerous alpine lakes and streams within a short drive or hike out of the campground. Jamison Creek flows through the campground and can yield the occasional trout.
Plumas-Eureka and the surrounding area is a hiker's paradise. Campers can hike out of their campsite, and Day User's can park nearby to access a network of trails that navigates through the Lakes Basin Recreation Area, including the Pacific Crest Trail.
Metal bear-resistant food lockers are provided in each campsite. All food, beverages, and toiletries are required by law to be stored in provided food lockers. The inside dimensions of the food lockers are 33" deep, 48" wide, and 21" high. Violators will be cited.
Overnight facilities: Tent Camping, Group Campsites, RV Dump Station, RV Access
Max trailer: 24 feet
Max camper/motorhome: 28 feet
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingFishingRanger and interpretive programsHikingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Group facilities
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Established in 1959, Plumas-Eureka State Park offers a variety of historic sites and outdoor activities. The focal point of the park is the museum building and historic area surrounding it. Originally constructed as the miner's bunkhouse, the museum now serves as a visitor center. The park is five miles west of Blairsden on County Road A-14. Phone (530) 836-2380 for more information.
Camping
Upper Jamison Creek Campground: Campsite #39 is fully accessible including the nearby water station. Three additional sites #9, #12, and #20 are generally accessible. The parking at these sites is paved 15’ wide. The campsite surface is firm and stable with slopes up to 4%. There is an accessibly designed water station near site 9. The combination restroom/shower building is accessible.
Read more from the park
Camp Lisa Group Campground: Located off Jamison Mine Road, the group campground is accessible. Combination restroom/shower building, parking, and pathways are accessible.
Picnic Area
Mining Complex Area: Accessible picnic tables located on accessible pathways are situated on the bank of Jamison Creek, 0.2-mile from the museum along County Road A-14. The nearby restroom facility is generally accessible but permits front transfers only. Accessible parking is available.
Trails
The Madora Lake Trail is a 1.60 mile accessible loop trail experience to and around Madora Lake. The trail offers great views of the surrounding forest and Madora Lake that is great for viewing birds and fish in the lake. The trail surface is compacted aggregate for most of the trail. There are several armored crossings on the trail that water flows over the trail during rain events that might be challenging for some users. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%. Accessible parking is located in the parking lot at the trailhead. At the trailhead there is an accessible picnic site and a generally accessible vault restroom.
Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
Madora Lake Trail 3% Average 3.8% Average 4 FT Average Aggregate, Rock, & Wood
8% Maximum 5% Maximum 3 FT Minimum
Exhibits/Programs
Museum/Visitor Center: Interior exhibits and single-user restroom have been modified for accessibility. Accessible parking and drinking fountain is available in front of the building. Route into building is accessible.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
PARK REGULATIONS
CA STATE PARKS REGULATIONS
PLUMAS EUREKA STATE PARK POSTED ORDER
Getting there
- Address
- 310 Johnsville Road
Blairsden, CA 96103 - Nearest town
- Portola — about 12 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.7652, -120.6971
- Phone
- (530) 836-2380
- NorthTahoe.SpecialEvents@parks.ca.gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is five miles west of Blairsden on County Road A-14.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology