What to do? Murphys is a community with a whole host of things to do. You’ve got a lot of options for places to eat that are sure to please anyone’s palate. Speaking of your palate, what do you think of wine tasting? Murphys is home to over two dozen family-owned and operated wineries. Many … Continued

When you’re staying at Gold Country Campground, you’re spoiled for options when it comes to things to keep you active. However, what if you don’t want to be all that active? What if you want an activity that’s incredibly relaxing yet at the same time can net you a great meal? If you haven’t caught … Continued

It may seem like we talk about mines a lot here at Gold Country Campground, but that’s hardly surprising. When you’re staying with us, you’re likely to be interested in some of the amazing things the area has to offer, and our rich history of mining is one of those things. Where else in the … Continued

There are a ton of things to do when you’re staying at Gold Country Campground, most of which are nearby. However, we thought we’d talk about another experience that might be bucket list material if you are visiting California. If you’ve never been to Yosemite National Park, about a three-hour drive from Gold Country Campground, … Continued

There are so many places to visit in Gold Country that we could talk about them endlessly. However, we realized that one of the places to visit here, is but a short drive away. Just past Indian Grinding Rock in nearby Volcano, you’ll discover a truly underground experience, near Gold Country Campground, the Black Chasm! … Continued

There’s nothing more synonymous with California and its explosive expansion than gold. Gold and California inevitably brings up the idea of Sutter Creek. When you’re staying here at Gold Country Campground Resort, Sutter Creek is just a short 13 miles away. Sutter Creek History Just in case its been awhile, or you missed that day … Continued

When you’re visiting us, you probably have an interest in getting back into nature. That could take any number of forms; hiking, biking, fishing, boating, and more. You’re situated perfectly to scratch those itches in Gold Country. In fact, you might be able to scratch a few of them all at once if you choose … Continued

When you’re visiting us here at the Gold Country Campground Resort, you’re surrounded by all the great history of the Old West. One of the fascinating things to learn about is the early Native American presence before the settlers came. You can learn more about Native Americans by visiting the Indian Grinding Rock State Historic … Continued

When you’re staying with us at the Gold Country Campground, Amador County California wine might be on your mind even though you might be thinking of nature and gold! It is easy to forget that California is also wine country. In fact, California is famous for its wines. Amador County itself has some sprawling vineyards … Continued

When you’re visiting us here at the Gold Country Campground Resort, the Mokelumne River Valley is among the plethora of options to choose from when deciding what you want to do. Gold Country is rich in history and nature, so you’ll have to spend your time wisely. One great area to visit is where you … Continued