town.murphys
Historically known as Murpy's Camp, it goes by much more. Murphy's is a gem of a small town is located in the Gold Rush region of California, on Highway 4. Plenty forest to explore, including the giant trees of Calaveras, as well as some caves & caverns. Wild west town, with mining history, stage coach stops, commerce, museums, restaurants and village shops.
Mountain
location:
Calaveras County
E of Angles Camp
on Hwy 4
recreation:
parks, forests, rivers & lakes:
murphys campgrounds
Big Meadow Campground
Calaveras Camping - Big Trees State Park
Oak Knoll - New Hogan Reservoir
description:
small community in Gold Country at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, tons of trees, residential homes & ranch lands
- nearby towns:
- Angels Camp
- Avery
- Sonora
- Arnold
- Jamestown
- San Andreas
- Angels Camp
local links:
Murphys Business Association
http://www.visitmurphys.com
Murphys Creek Theatre
The Garden in Murphys
California Caverns
Sierra Nevada Adventure Company
Ironstone Amphitheatre
