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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.

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elevation: 2711'

population: 2,061

zip code: 95247

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terrain:
forest, creeks & caves

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location:
Calaveras County
E of Angles Camp
on Hwy 4

recreation:

backpacking

camping

fishing

hiking

village shops

caves & caverns

river rafting

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Caleveras Big Trees State Park

Stanisalus National Forest

Carson Iceberg Wilderness

Mokelumne Wilderness

Emigrant Wilderness

murphys campgrounds

Big Meadow Campground
Calaveras Camping - Big Trees State Park
Oak Knoll - New Hogan Reservoir

tent camping

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

local links:

Murphys Business Association
http://www.visitmurphys.com

Murphys Creek Theatre
The Garden in Murphys
California Caverns
Sierra Nevada Adventure Company
Ironstone Amphitheatre

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