Auburn Lodging/Bed & Breakfasts:
www.auburnchamber.net/VISITINGAUBURN/DiningLodging/Lodging
www.visitplacer.com/placer-county-accomodations.aspx
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. Adjacent to 15 miles of pristine hiking trails. Outdoor spa. www.sierrasuncloudinn.com
Cabin with a view , Weimar/Colfax (888) 637-1083
Views across the American Canyon. 3 bedroom house, sleeps 2-10. Full kitchen and deck/patio. Affordable rates. www.vrbo.com/261628
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:
colfaxarea.com/lodging.php
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. www.colfaxmotorlodge.com
Auburn State
Recreation Area, Auburn, CA 95604. (530) 885-4527.
Primitive sites with
chemical/pit toilets, NO drinking water, no reservations. www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=502
Folsom Lake State
Recreation Area, Folsom CA 95630. (916) 988-0205.
Group and individual camp
sites around lake. Hiking, biking, boating. www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=500
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.
www.aboutnevadacounty.com/lakes/rollins/
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. $12.00 per person (no charge on 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.
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
www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=502
Placer County
Visitors Center, 13411 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603. (866) 752-2371 or
(530) 887-2111. www.visitplacer.com
Placer County Wine and Grape Association
www.placerwineandgrape.org
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.
