Auburn State Recreation Area

Auburn State Recreation Area

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Location: South of I-80, between Auburn and Colfax. Main access is south of Auburn, via Highway 49 or Auburn-Foresthill Road.
Facilities: Boat-in and primitive campsites, picnic areas, multi-use trails, boat mooring, boat ramps; no drinking water available.
Activities: Camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, boating, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, mountain biking, off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding, gold panning.
Special Features: Area includes more than 40 miles of the North and Middle Forks of the American river. Whitewater rafting is popular on both forks of the river, with Class II, III, and IV runs. More than 30 private outfitters are licensed to offer whitewater trips in Auburn SRA.
Address: c/o Gold Fields District Office
7806 Folsom-Auburn Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: 530-885-4527;
Web: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=502
Size: 42,000 acres.

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