MINER'S CAMP, FORESTHILL

24381 Foresthill Rd, Foresthill, CA 95631, Auburn Lake Trails, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.5 / 5

Overview

Miner's Camp is a 4-star lodging property set along Foresthill Road in the Auburn Lake Trails area of Foresthill, California, holding a strong 4.5-star rating from 164 reviews. The property is built around a rustic mining-camp theme, with individual cabin-style accommodations rather than standard hotel rooms. Its setting places it in the Sierra Nevada foothills, close to numerous natural landmarks and outdoor recreation areas.

Rooms & Cabins

Guests stay in individually themed cabins that reviewers describe as a comfortable size, several equipped with kitchenettes suitable for light cooking. The decor leans heavily into a rustic, nostalgic mining-camp aesthetic with abundant decorative knick-knacks, which some guests find charming and others find cluttered. Some visitors have noted that housekeeping details, such as dusty kitchen shelves, could be improved.

Dining

An on-site restaurant serves a varied menu, and guests consistently praise the food quality and the pleasant atmosphere created by attentive staff. This makes the property a convenient option for travelers who prefer not to drive far for meals after a day of sightseeing or outdoor activity.

Location & Surroundings

The property sits just 381 meters from the Foresthill Divide Museum, offering an easy walk to a local history stop. Numerous natural attractions lie within a roughly 10-20 kilometer radius, including Ruck-a-chucky Falls, Yankee Jim's Bridge, Codfish Creek Falls Discovery Trail, Sugar Pine Reservoir, Rollins Lake, Rollins Reservoir, Lake Combie, Lake Clementine, and Upper Lake Clementine Beach, along with the Foresthill Divide Loop Trailhead and Foresthill OHV area for off-road enthusiasts. Montoliva Vineyard & Winery and the Colfax Heritage Museum are also within a short drive.

Best for

Miner's Camp best suits couples, families, and small groups looking for a nature-focused weekend getaway centered on hiking, waterfalls, lakes, and reservoirs rather than urban amenities. Outdoor and off-road enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to Foresthill OHV, several trailheads, and multiple lakes, while history-minded visitors can walk to the Foresthill Divide Museum. It is less suited to travelers seeking a polished, minimalist hotel experience given its highly themed, cabin-style setup.

Travel tips

A car is essentially required, since most of the notable nearby attractions -- including Sugar Pine Reservoir, Rollins Lake, and the various waterfalls and trailheads -- are 7 to 20 kilometers away and best reached by road. Plan to visit the Foresthill Divide Museum on foot given its short distance, but budget driving time for other sights like Ruck-a-chucky Falls or Lake Clementine. Guests should also expect a fair amount of pre-arrival communication (confirmations, policies, fees) from the property, so check email and text messages ahead of the stay.

What guests say

Guests consistently highlight the pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff, and tasty, varied restaurant menu as standout positives, and many describe the property as a good option for a family or friends weekend getaway. The cabins themselves are frequently noted as a comfortable size with useful kitchenettes for light cooking. Recurring criticisms include a sense that the cabin decor is overly cluttered with knick-knacks, some housekeeping lapses like dusty shelves, an unkempt exterior, and prices that some guests felt were high relative to the quality delivered. Several reviewers also mentioned frustration with repetitive pre-stay communications from the property.

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