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Spice up your life with a new adventure at this recreation area. Hit the class II rapids or enjoy your time fishing on the Middle or North Fork of the American River. The Auburn State Recreation Area also allows guests to pan for gold on the riverbanks.
Strap on your comfy shoes for a hike around and through various habitats, including chaparral and foothill woodland. Take pictures of the local wildlife from gray foxes to bobcats. Don't forget to look up. You might catch sight of a bald eagle flying high above looking for its next meal.
Set up your tent at one of the family campsites or hike-in to one of the environmental sites. You can opt to fall asleep on the water with a floating campsite when you bring or rent a boat. There are restrooms and picnic areas but the area lacks showers.
Spice up your life with a new adventure at this recreation area. Hit the class II rapids or enjoy your time fishing on the Middle or North Fork of the American River. The Auburn State Recreation Area also allows guests to pan for gold on the riverbanks.
Strap on your comfy shoes for a hike around and through various habitats, including chaparral and foothill woodland. Take pictures of the local wildlife from gray foxes to bobcats. Don't forget to look up. You might catch sight of a bald eagle flying high above looking for its next meal.
Set up your tent at one of the family campsites or hike-in to one of the environmental sites. You can opt to fall asleep on the water with a floating campsite when you bring or rent a boat. There are restrooms and picnic areas but the area lacks showers.
Recommended for those who don’t mind getting a little mud on the tires (read: vehicles with high clearance), Ruck-A-Chucky is located at the end of a dirt road on the north side of the river. There are 5 primitive campsites, with toilets and trashcans provided. There is no drinking water provided, and the road is sometimes closed in bad weather.
Located on the east side of the North Fork American River, Mineral Bar offers up 18 campsites with tables, firepits and dry toilets. It does not have access to drinking water, so be sure to bring in plenty.
For the more wild at heart, Auburn State Park offers a variety of primitive campsites that you can access via bike, car, or boat. Boat-in Camping at Lake Clementine offers 15 sites accessible only by boat. There is a short window of opportunity (May to September) to take advantage of this unique experience, so be sure to make plans early! There ar Read more...
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Auburn State Recreation Area
Gold panning, whitewater rafting, and dirt-bike riding are just a few of the unique activities here.
Spice up your life with a new adventure at this recreation area. Hit the class II rapids or enjoy your time fishing on the Middle or North Fork of the American River. The Auburn State Recreation Area also allows guests to pan for gold on the riverbanks.
Strap on your comfy shoes for a hike around and through various habitats, including chaparral and foothill woodland. Take pictures of the local wildlife from gray foxes to bobcats. Don't forget to look up. You might catch sight of a bald eagle flying high above looking for its next meal.
Set up your tent at one of the family campsites or hike-in to one of the environmental sites. You can opt to fall asleep on the water with a floating campsite when you bring or rent a boat. There are restrooms and picnic areas but the area lacks showers.
Spice up your life with a new adventure at this recreation area. Hit the class II rapids or enjoy your time fishing on the Middle or North Fork of the American River. The Auburn State Recreation Area also allows guests to pan for gold on the riverbanks.
Strap on your comfy shoes for a hike around and through various habitats, including chaparral and foothill woodland. Take pictures of the local wildlife from gray foxes to bobcats. Don't forget to look up. You might catch sight of a bald eagle flying high above looking for its next meal.
Set up your tent at one of the family campsites or hike-in to one of the environmental sites. You can opt to fall asleep on the water with a floating campsite when you bring or rent a boat. There are restrooms and picnic areas but the area lacks showers.
Activities in the park
3 campgrounds in Auburn State Recreation Area
Recommended for those who don’t mind getting a little mud on the tires (read: vehicles with high clearance), Ruck-A-Chucky is located at the end of a dirt road on the north side of the river. There are 5 primitive campsites, with toilets and trashcans provided. There is no drinking water provided, and the road is sometimes closed in bad weather.
Located on the east side of the North Fork American River, Mineral Bar offers up 18 campsites with tables, firepits and dry toilets. It does not have access to drinking water, so be sure to bring in plenty.
For the more wild at heart, Auburn State Park offers a variety of primitive campsites that you can access via bike, car, or boat. Boat-in Camping at Lake Clementine offers 15 sites accessible only by boat. There is a short window of opportunity (May to September) to take advantage of this unique experience, so be sure to make plans early! There ar Read more...
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