About Murphys
Dubbed the ‘Queen of the Sierra’, Murphys is a quaint gold rush destination located in Calaveras County, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. Home to about 2,000 residents, this charming community is popular destination known for its historic buildings, art and culture, wineries, fine restaurants, recreational opportunities, nearby caverns, and lodging choices.

Attractions & Activities
Calaveras Big Trees State Park: Features two groves of giant sequoias, and over 6000 acres of pine forest on both sides of the Stanislaus River. Enjoy hiking, biking, camping, and more. Located off Highway 4, three miles east of Arnold, CA. Tel: (209) 795-2334, www.bigtrees.org  
Mercer Caverns: Sheep Ranch Road, Murphys, CA  95247. Tel: (209) 728-2101
Murphys Creek Theatre: PO Box 603 Murphys, CA 95247. Tel: (209) 728-8422
Moaning Cavern: Between Angles Camp & Murphys. 5350 Moaning Cave Road, Vallecito, CA  95251. Tel: (209) 795-6396
Stanislaus National Forest: Featuring over 800 miles of rivers and streams, and pristine solitude. Enjoy swimming, fishing, camping, hiking, rafting, canoeing, horse riding, snowmobiling and more. Tel: (209) 532-3671, www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/
Yosemite National Park: Covering nearly 1,200 square miles of vast wilderness, Yosemite National Park is one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, and is known for its waterfalls, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, and much more. Enjoy hiking, birding and wildlife watching, photography, stargazing, ranger and interpretive programs, horseback riding, water activities, fishing, biking, winter sports and more. Tel: (209) 372-0200, www.nps.gov/yose
       
Weather, Map & Directions   

Located at approximately the 2,000-foot elevation level, Murphys year-round weather is pleasant and mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-30’s to 60’s during the winter months, and 70’s to 90’s during the summer. Murphys is located off of Highway 4, 9 miles east of Angels Camp and south of Bear Valley.
Map of Tuolumne County region– Click on map to enlarge. Map courtesy Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau