Can you camp on the American River Parkway?

No, you can't camp on the American River Parkway. Sacramento County code bans camping and tents there without the parks director's written permission.

The parkway is closed from an hour after sunset until sunrise. Organized groups of at least 11 with an educational interest in the parkway can camp overnight at Camp Pollock, which the Sacramento Valley Conservancy runs.

For a campground, drive 45 minutes to Rancho Seco Recreational Area.