Auburn State Recreation Area

California State Park · El Dorado County

Entrance fee$10 / vehicle
CountyEl Dorado
CampingYes
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About Auburn State Recreation Area

Thirty-odd thousand acres of gold country along two forks of the American River, with whitewater, swimming holes and long trail miles. Camping, fishing and river access within an hour of Sacramento.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Camping options

Entrance fee

$10 per vehicle

Hours

Day Use: Sunrise to Sunset

Auburn Sector Office: 8am to 4pm, open daily excluding holidays

Mammoth Bar, China Bar, Lower Lake Clementine: 8am to Sunset

Upper Lake Celementine: 8am to 6:30pm

Hours as published by California State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone530-885-4527

AddressForest Hill Road, Auburn, CA 95603

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