Auburn State Recreation Area
Auburn State Recreation Area is a state park in El Dorado County, California. Day use costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: Day Use: Sunrise to Sunset Auburn Sector Office: 8am to 4pm, open daily excluding holidays Mammoth Bar, China Bar, Lower.
Auburn State Recreation Area map
Auburn State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Auburn State Recreation Area has 4 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Auburn State Recreation Area costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: Day Use: Sunrise to Sunset Auburn Sector Office: 8am to 4pm, open daily excluding holidays Mammoth Bar, China Bar, Lower.
- No, day use at Auburn State Recreation Area does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Auburn State Recreation Area.
- Yes, American River and North Fork American River are open to swimming at Auburn State Recreation Area.
Before you go
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Auburn State Recreation Area
Auburn State Recreation Area has 4 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Trails
- Western States Trail Canyon segment above Middle Fork American River
- Lake Clementine Trail Shorter canyon hike to lake
What to see
- Feature Foresthill Bridge Tallest bridge in California above American River canyon
Swimming
- American River
- North Fork American River
Public lands next to Auburn State Recreation Area
- National forestAuburn State Recreation Area borders Eldorado National Forest.
- State parkAuburn State Recreation Area borders Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.
- National forestTahoe National Forest is 0.6 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=502 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)