School Field Trip & Group Reservations

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Overview

Plumas Eureka State Park visitor center is in the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at an elevation of about 5,168 feet.

Interpreter led field trips take students and participants on an experiential journey to discover Mining History of the area and the pioneer experience, Maidu Native American culture, and diverse ecosystems.

Field trips and group tours typically take place on weekdays from 9:30am–2pm. We accommodate groups of up to 60 students/participants. There are no fees for field trips or parking to Plumas Eureka State Park.

Schedule a School Field Trip or Group Reservation

Schedule using Acuity or  call 1-530-836-2380 to schdule a trip ! 

 

 Sample Field Trip Itinerary

9:30 Arrive at PESP Modora Lake (introductions, snacks, and bathrooms)

9:45-10:45 Modora Lake for Interpreter led Nature Walk-aprrox. 1.5 trail

10:45 Bus/car to Museum

11:00-11:30 Bathroom/Lunch Break

11:30-1:45 Break into 5 groups-rotate through 5 Historic Venues (Museum, Moriarty House, Blacksmith, Woodshop and Assay Office) Docents will be on hand to demonstrate and answer questions.

1:45 Closing Circle/Depart

Please Note:  We are able to make adjustments to schedule based on students' needs.  When scheduling your field trip, please let us know.  

Schedule using Acuity or call 530-836-2380

 

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Facilities & Directions

Plumas Eureka State Park is right outside the town of Graeagle, CA. Our Visitor’s Center is 310 Johnsville Rd, Blairsden, CA 96103

Preparation

Weather in the Sierra Nevada’s may fluctuate. Make sure to bring sun protection and an extra warm layer. Madora Lake is an ADA accecible trail with vault toilets and the parkinglot.  The museum has a port-a-potty and a handicap accecible bathroom inside the museum.  Please bring water bottles and snacks/lunch. We provide aluminum recycling and trash containers but encourage our visitors to leave no trace and carry out what they bring in.  Some paths around the museum are rough and on an slight incline.  Please wear correct footwear for comfort and safety.   Drinking water and bathrooms are available at the Museum. Picnic tables under a sun shade, as well as grassy areas are great places to enjoy a picnic lunch!

Logistics

  • Groups will arrive for an orientation at Modora Lake for nature hike.  Then group will take vehicles to the Museum and will split up into smaller groups to rotate between activities.
  • Extreme weather may cancel field trips if transportation to/from the park is unsafe.
  • Please let us know if any modifications/accomidations need to be made to ensure a positive meaningful field trip for all students.

Chaperones

  • Chaperones are responsible for guiding participant behavior and keeping the group together and focused on the program.
  • We ask that there is a minimum of 5 chaperones-one for each group when split for rotation part of the field trip.
  • Please bring a first aid kit for your group.

Educational Resources

Nature Trail Brochure (Ctrl + Click to follow)

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