South Yuba River State Park

The South Yuba River flows through granite canyons and forest landscapes across 11,000 acres of protected natural terrain within the Sierra Nevada mountains.

The park contains the Bridgeport Covered Bridge from 1862, which underwent a complete restoration in 2021 to preserve its status as the longest single-span wooden bridge.

Native American tribes inhabited the river canyon for thousands of years before the arrival of gold miners who established settlements during the California Gold Rush.

The Independence Trail provides wheelchair accessibility through wilderness areas, while additional paths offer opportunities for hiking, swimming, and wildlife observation throughout the seasons.

The park features four preserved 19th-century bridges spanning the river, each demonstrating different engineering techniques used during the Gold Rush period.

Location: Nevada County

Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=496

GPS coordinates: 39.29275,-121.19532

Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:39