Gold Bug Park promises to be a wonderful experience for you and your family. Check out the gold rush museum and perhaps stumble upon a lively blacksmith or a 'real' 49er to share stories of the good ol' days. Take a relaxing hike suitable for all ages along our dog-friendly trails. Activity Suggestions: Bring a picnic lunch. Our Hours: April thru October: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Daily November thru March: 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM on WEEKENDS ONLY During your self-guided audio tour of the Gold Bug you'll hear a California Gold Rush miner tell about the tools he used to get at that elusive yellow metal - GOLD! As you enter the 352 foot drift of this hard rock mine, you will feel the cool air brush against your face. Be sure to top off your visit with an audio tour of the Gold Bug Mine (see below fee applies).
Hattie's Gift Shop will be open for that special one-of-a-kind memento of your mining experience. Be sure to visit our historic Stamp Mill and working Blacksmith Shop. Find your riches in the gem panning trough.
Explore the park and then the mining museum. You'll step back in time when you enter Gold Bug Park! It'a a REAL mining site from the Gold Rush days.
