Empire Mine State Historic Park - site of one of the largest, richest, and longest-operation gold mines in California - produced more than eight billion …
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Jul 22, 2024
It was mixed for us. Being over 100, it was hot. From a recommenders comment (it's cooler in the mine), we were expecting a tour of the underground mine. Note, you can go down 30 feet & look down … Full review by trophywest
Jul 17, 2024
$5 each to walk the grounds but nothing was blooming, gardens largely uncared for, all buildings closed and padlocked. Could only peer through dirty wire glass windows with very limited view into da… Full review by Legalmachinist
Jun 24, 2024
While staying in Grass Valley we visited the Empire Mine property with family who live locally. It was a hot day, we did the Garden Tour first followed by the Estate Tour, both tours were each a hour… Full review by roy v
What is the cost , and is my lifetime park pass for disabled cover it
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I really tried to find out for you using the website, since I don't have a disability pass. The best I can do to help you is to suggest you phone them at 530 273 8522 to ask. Cost is …
I really tried to find out for you using the website, since I don't have a disability pass. The best I can do to help you is to suggest you phone them at 530 273 8522 to ask. Cost is $7, otherwise.
Cost and does my lifetime disability pass accepted
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There is no parking fee for Empire Mine State Park, only an entry fee to see the museum and grounds. According to the documents on the California Parks website, the pass does …
There is no parking fee for Empire Mine State Park, only an entry fee to see the museum and grounds. According to the documents on the California Parks website, the pass does not apply to entry fees. But, I would call 530-273-8522 anyway to make sure! DISABLED DISCOUNT PASS - $3.50 (Lifetime Pass) For persons with permanent disabilities, this pass entitles the bearer to a 50% discount for vehicle day use, family camping, and boat use fees at California State Park operated units. The pass is not valid at units operated by local government, private agencies or concessionaires. It is not valid for per-person entry or tour fees (such as museums), group use or sites, special events, commercial use, oversized vehicle fees, additional/extra vehicle fees, or for supplemental fees and cannot be used in conjunction with any other pass and/or discount.
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How does the rolling window reservation system work?
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California State Parks moved from a block or on-sale day reservation period to a rolling window. The public can reserve the highly sought-after campsites and lodging six months...