|
Sign up below for
"The Daily Blend"
E-Newsletter for your Daily
Dose of Trivia, Giveaways,
Articles, Videos, Event News, Radio Shows and more! |
|
|
|
 Murphys, California
Located in California’s Gold Country Region
About
Murphys
Dubbed the
‘Queen of the Sierra’, Murphys is a quaint gold rush destination located
in Calaveras County, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada
Mountains, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. Home to about
2,000 residents, this charming community is popular destination known for
its historic buildings, art and culture, wineries, fine restaurants,
recreational opportunities, nearby caverns, and lodging choices.
Attractions & Activities
Calaveras Big Trees State
Park:
Features two groves of
giant sequoias, and over 6000 acres of pine forest on both
sides of the
Stanislaus River. Enjoy hiking, biking, camping, and more. Located off
Highway 4, three miles east of Arnold, CA. Tel: (209)
795-2334,
www.bigtrees.org
Mercer Caverns: Sheep Ranch
Road, Murphys, CA 95247. Tel: (209) 728-2101
Murphys Creek Theatre: PO
Box 603 Murphys, CA 95247. Tel: (209) 728-8422
Moaning Cavern: Between
Angles Camp & Murphys. 5350 Moaning Cave Road, Vallecito, CA 95251.
Tel:
(209) 795-6396
Stanislaus National Forest:
Featuring over 800 miles of rivers and streams, and pristine solitude.
Enjoy swimming, fishing, camping, hiking, rafting, canoeing, horse riding,
snowmobiling and more. Tel: (209) 532-3671,
www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/
Yosemite National Park:
Covering nearly 1,200 square miles of vast wilderness, Yosemite National
Park is one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, and is
known for its waterfalls, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant
sequoias, and much more. Enjoy hiking, birding and wildlife watching,
photography, stargazing, ranger and interpretive programs, horseback
riding, water activities, fishing, biking, winter sports and more. Tel:
(209) 372-0200,
www.nps.gov/yose
Map & Directions
Located at approximately the 2,000-foot
elevation level, Murphys
year-round weather is pleasant and mild, with
temperatures ranging from the mid-30’s to 60’s during the winter months,
and 70’s to 90’s during the summer. Murphys is located off
of Highway 4, 9 miles east of Angels Camp and south of Bear Valley.
 Map
of Tuolumne County region– Click on map to enlarge. Map
courtesy Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau
Dining, Food & Drink
Calaveras Winegrape Alliance:
P. O. Box 2492,
Murphys, CA 95247. Tel: (209) 736-6722
Chatom Vineyards: 1969 Hwy. 4 Douglas Flat, Murphys, CA
95247. Tel: (209) 736-6500
Ironstone Vineyards: 1894
Six Mile Road, Murphys , CA 95247. Tel: (209) 736-6722
Twisted Oak Winery: 4280
Red Hill Road, Murphys, CA 95247. Tel: (209) 736-9080
Visitor,
Relocation & Community Information
Calaveras County Visitors Bureau:
1192 S. Main Street, Angels Camp, CA 95222. Tel: (209) 736-0049
Sierra Nevada Recreation Corp.: P.O. Box 78 Vallecito, CA
95251. Tel: (209) 736-2708
 Tuolumne
County Visitors Bureau: Neighboring Calaveras County,
Tuolumne County is the recreational and cultural center of the Mother
Lode near Yosemite National Park. Visit the historic Gold Country where
the biggest gold rush in American history began. For information please
click here.
Nearby Towns & Cities
Angels Camp, CA
Arnold, CA
Columbia, CA
Copperopolis, CA
Groveland, CA
Jamestown, CA
Kennedy Meadows
Long Barn, CA
Mi Wuk Village, CA
Pinecrest, CA
Sacramento, CA
Sonora, CA
Soulsbyville,
CA
Stockton, CA
Strawberry, CA
Tuolumne, CA
Twain Harte, CA
|
|
|
|
Site Map & Archives
Contact Us
About Us
This site developed by Big Blend Magazine™. copyrighted since 1998. No part of it may be reproduced for any reason, with out written permission from Big Blend Magazine, P.O. Box 867, Green Valley, AZ 85622.Opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily that of this publication or any of its staff. We reserve the right to edit submittals. All subject matter is intended for general information only and not to be take as personal advice in any matter. Although every effort is made to be accurate, we cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or plagiarized copy submitted to us by advertisers or contributors.
|
|
