Magalia is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Butte County, California, United States. It is approximately 2,400 feet above sea level. The area was a significant mining location during the Gold Rush, contributing to its early growth and development. Magalia is surrounded by lush forests and is near the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. The population was 7,795 at the 2020 census.
Dive right into Butte County’s gold rush past by visiting the Forks of Butte Creek Recreation Area. This beautifully forested area is just north of the quaint Sierra Nevada foothill town of Magalia — home of the 54-pound "Dogtown Nugget."
Holiday Market is an employee-owned and operated neighborhood grocery store chain that operates fifteen stores ranging from Placerville, CA to Klamath Falls, OR. Each one committed to the friendliest service and the freshest foods sold in the cleanest of stores.