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town.columbia

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This iconic gold mining boomtown is a California State Historical Park, since it all began right here in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

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elevation: 2143'

population: 2,450

zip code: 95310

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terrain:
mountain foothills, oaks & pines

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location:
Tuolumne County
N of Sonora & Hwy 108
on Historic Hwy. 49

recreation:

Camping

Hiking

Mountain Biking

Historical Gold Country

Snow Skiing - Cottage Springs

Wineries

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

New Melones Lake

Stanislaus National Forest

Columbia State Historical Park

New Hogan Lake

Stanislaus River

columbia campgrounds

Oak Knoll Campground
Auburn SRA Boat-in Camps
Calaveras Big Trees Campground
Pinecrest Campground
Pioneer Trails Group Campground
49er RV Ranch
Columbia State Historical Park
New Melones Lake Camping

description:
Small historic gold mining town at the base of the Sierras, old buildings, horses, pines, oaks & gold mining nostalgia. Plenty of tourists, village shops, cafes and restaurants.

nearby towns:
Angels Camp
Sonora
Tuolumne
Soulsbyville
Murphys
Twain Harte
Jamestown

local links:

Columbia Chamber of Commerce
209-536-1672
http://www.columbiacalifornia.com

Columbia Farmory
Columbia Candy Kitchen
Columbia Kate's Teahouse
El Jardin Mexican Restaurant
Mandy's Breakfast House
Columbia House Restaurant

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