Middle Fork American River & North Fork American River Rafting Area Information
- North & Middle Fork American River Rafting - Hotels/Motels/B&Breakfast
- North & Middle Fork American River Rafting - Camping
- North & Middle Fork American River Rafting - Restaurants
- North & Middle Fork American River Rafting - Hiking & Biking
- North & Middle Fork American River Rafting - Transportation
- North & Middle Fork American River Rafting - Other Visitor Information
North & Middle Fork American River Rafting - Hotels/Motels/Bed & Breakfast:
Auburn Lodging/Bed & Breakfasts:
Weimar is 15 mins NE of Auburn, and consists of a couple of very rural communities. Super views of the Sierra's. Great choice if you are looking for something close but not in town.
Sierra Sun Cloud Inn B&B, Weimar/Colfax (888) 637-1083
Secluded, 18 acre hilltop setting among towering pines. Spectacular views with 15 miles of pristine hiking trails nearby. Outdoor spa.Cabin with a view ,
Weimar/Colfax ( 530) 305-4050
Views across the American Canyon. 3 bedroom house, sleeps 2-10. Full kitchen and deck/patio. Affordable rates.Colfax is 20 mins NE of Auburn, but convenient from North Lake Tahoe & Reno or if we are meeting in Colfax for a North Fork American rafting trip:
The Colfax Motor Lodge,
550 South Auburn St., Colfax, CA. 95713 (530) 346-8382. 18 mins NE of meeting location. Very affordable rates, newly renovated.Foresthill is about 25 mins east of Auburn. We pass through this town on the way to put-in for the Middle Fork American, but it requires us to back-track after the trip, so Auburn usually more convenient. We can arrange for group pick-up on occasions:
North & Middle Fork American River Rafting - Camping:
Auburn State Recreation Area, Auburn, CA 95604.
(530) 885-4527. Primitive sites with chemical/pit toilets, NO drinking water, no reservations.Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, Folsom CA 95630. (916) 988-0205. Group and individual camp sites around lake. Hiking, biking, boating.
Rollins Lake: 4 campgrounds located on lake 3.5 miles N. of Colfax, 20 miles NE of Auburn off Hwy. 174/I-80. Reservations available. Hot showers, water, electric hook-ups, boat ramp & rentals, store. 3 night min. on holiday weekends. Tent & RV sites. (530) 346-2212, (530) 346-6166, (530) 272-6100, (530) 477-9413.
Auburn Gold Country RV Park, (530) 885-0990 or (866) 820-8362. Auburn, CA 95603. Tent, RV sites, cabins, pool & spa (formally KOA)
Bear River Park, Placer County Parks. Approx. 2.5 miles SW of Colfax, 14.5 miles NE of Auburn. On Bear River, 50 sites, water, no reservations, no showers. (530) 346-8891. Group camp available by reservation, no water. (530) 886-4901. Take Weimar Cross Roads exit off I-80, 11.5 miles NE of Auburn, cross over freeway, in 1 mile turn right on Placer Hills Rd. In 2 miles, turn left on Plum Tree.
Rivers Bend Resort, On the South Fork American, 20+ mins S. from Auburn on Hwy. 49. Group campsite for 50+ people, located on the river. Hot showers, flush toilets, volleyball, horseshoes and evening photo viewing of the days action. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Advance reservations required through Tributary Whitewater 800-672-3846. No charge for overnight trips.
Other Coloma/Lotus Camping: For RV hook-ups and private sites: American River Resort 530-622-6700, Camp Lotus 530-622-8672 and Coloma Resort 530-621-2267.
North & Middle Fork American River Rafting - Restaurants:
Lots of great places very close to meeting location. Ask your guides for recomendations if planning on going after your trip.
North & Middle Fork American River Rafting - Transportation:
There are transportation options from Sacramento International Airport to hotels or locations in the Auburn area:
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Hiking & Biking:
Great trails abound, including the 100 mile Western States
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Other Visitor Information:
The Auburn State Recreation Area provides camping, trails, fishing & swimming. Additional recreation, accommodations & sightseeing are available in Grass Valley/Nevada City just 24 miles N. of Auburn via Hwy. 49, or in North Lake Tahoe 80 miles E. of Auburn via I-80
Placer County Visitors Center, 13411 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603.
(866) 752-2371 or (530) 887-2111.
Placer County Wine and Grape Association
Nevada County Wineries and Northern Sierra Wineries
- www.nswinecountry.com 530-866-355-wine
- www.nevadacountythingstodo.com/wineries/
Protect American River Canyons is dedicated to the protection and conservation of the natural, recreational, cultural, and historical resources of the North and Middle Forks of the American River and its canyons for all to responsibly care for and enjoy. Its history page has information about the Nisenan-Maidu indians and the Gold Rush.
Save Auburn Ravine Salmon and Steelhead (SARSS) mission is to return salmon and steelhead to the entire length of the Auburn Ravine.
Auburn Chamber of Commerce. 530-885-5616.
California White Water Rafting - The Middle Fork American River Rafting information:
