Auburn Area - Hike, Horseback, Kayak, Rock Climb, Swim, and Whitewater near San Francisco, California
San Francisco,California
37.807292, -122.423542
2.2 miles N of San Francisco, California
GPS: 37°48'26.3"N 122°25'24.8"W
Maps | Directions
State: California

Waterfalls Rocks State Park

Hike, Horseback, Kayak, Rock Climb, Swim, and Whitewater

Alongside of the North Fork of the American River in the Auburn State Recreation Area, there are several swimming holes.

Located at Emigrant Gap in the Tahoe National Forest, the North Fork Falls cascade into a shaded pool area perfect for relaxing, swimming and enjoying the stunning Placer County landscape view.

Activities available at the American River include whitewater rafting, kayaking, paddling, fishing, hiking & running, biking and equestrian.

1.1K Edited by nicole97

Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From San Francisco, California

  1. Head southwest on Market St (486 ft)
  2. Turn right onto Franklin St
    Pass by Walgreens (on the left in 0.9 mi)
    (2.0 mi)
  3. Turn right onto Francisco St (0.2 mi)
  4. Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Polk St (0.2 mi)
  5. Turn right onto Beach St (118 ft)
or

From Sacramento, take  I-80 east to Exit 119 at Auburn. Take RT 49 south, then:

Courtesy of swimmingholes.org

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