Auburn State Recreation Area, Natural reserve in Auburn, California, US
The Auburn State Recreation Area extends across 40 miles of the North and Middle Forks of the American River, featuring diverse landscapes and trails.
The recreation area preserves numerous mining sites and artifacts from the California Gold Rush period, when prospectors searched for gold along the American River.
Multiple educational programs throughout the year introduce visitors to local wildlife conservation efforts and the natural heritage of California's Sierra Nevada foothills.
The recreation area maintains numerous access points from Auburn via Highway 49 and Auburn-Foresthill Road, with operating hours from 7:00 AM until sunset.
Lake Clementine within the park provides dedicated areas for water skiing, while Mammoth Bar serves as a designated zone for off-highway vehicle activities.
Location: Auburn
Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=502
GPS coordinates: 38.98065,-120.84513
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:36
Foresthill Bridge
18 km
Empire Mine State Historic Park
30.1 km
Auburn Dam
21.8 km
Lake Clementine
15.1 km
Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony
23.6 km
Sugar Pine Reservoir
17.7 km
Pine Hill Ecological Reserve
31.7 km
Home of Lola Montez
32.4 km
North Star House
31.1 km
John Pearson Soda Works
28.4 km
Griffith Quarry
31.2 km
Mount Saint Mary's Convent and Academy
32.3 km
Fountain-Tallman Soda Works
28.3 km
Grass Valley Public Library
32.3 km
Mountain Quarries Bridge
18.5 km
Bernhard Museum Complex
22.3 km
Combellack-Blair House
28.5 km
Church of Our Saviour
28.1 km
Confidence Hall
28.2 km
Auburn Public Library
21.6 km
Eddy Arboretum
28.2 km
Auburn Masonic Temple
21.6 km
Oddfellows Hall
21.9 km
Northstar Mining Museum
31.9 km
Griffith Quarry Park & Museum
31.2 km
Sutter's Mill Site
20.1 km
Grass Valley Library-Royce Branch
32.4 km
Placer County Courthouse
22.1 kmReviews
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