Auburn State Recreation Area
California State Recreation Area · El Dorado County
Auburn State Recreation Area entrance fee
$10 per vehicle
Auburn State Recreation Area 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.
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
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🏍️ Off-Highway Vehicles
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚻 Restrooms
More California state parks with swimming · horseback riding
Camping options
- Tent camping
- Remote camping
- Boat-in / floating camps
Contact
Phone530-885-4527
AddressForest Hill Road, Auburn, CA 95603
Upcoming events at Auburn State Recreation Area
Event details and registration are on the California State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Auburn State Recreation Area
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Riding helmets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Tackle kits
- Daypacks
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