About Gold Bug Park

About Gold Bug Park

You'll step back in time when you enter the Gold Bug Mine! It's a REAL gold mine from the Gold Rush days. Explore the Gold Bug and the mining museum. Find your riches in the gem panning trough. Be sure to visit our historic Stamp Mill and working Blacksmith Shop. Hattie's Gift Shop will be open for that special one-of-a-kind memento of your mining experience.

Our gates are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. The mine tour, museum, gift shop, stamp mill and blacksmith shop are all open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last audio tour of Gold Bug mine is available at 3:30 p.m.

The park’s free admission provides access to the mining museum, stamp mill presentations, mineral displays and continuous blacksmith demonstrations. Other free attractions include dog friendly hiking trails, the gift shop and the Liberty Picnic Pavilion. Parking is also free.

The Gold Bug Mine and most park attractions are suitable for adults, seniors, children and all guests with limited access needs.

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2635 Gold Bug Lane Placerville CA 95667
(530) 642-5207