Experience Placer’s natural beauty at this beautiful river canyon.
Visitors of the North Fork of the American River often immediately fall in love with the awe-inspiring river canyon, a romantic and scenic look into the beauty of Placer County’s wilderness. Best known for its thrilling class IV and V whitewater rapids, the North Fork also offers hiking trails and fishing for those who want a more relaxed experience.
- Website https://www.theamericanriver.com/rivers/north-fork-american-river/
- Best Feature (TM) Hiking trails and exciting whitewater rapids
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Greenhorn Park Campground
Colfax, CA1500 Greenhorn Road, Chicago Park, CA 95945Located on the coat of Rollins Lake, Greenhorn Park is a full service campground with 40 sites. On site is a general store, marina, boat launch, beach for swimming, showers, dump station and wifi for campers.
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Windy Point Trail
Colfax, CAIowa Hill Road, Colfax, CA 95713This short but challenging trail affords some spectacular views of the North Fork Canyon and when timing is right a spectacular wildflower display.
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Coyote Group Campground
Foresthill, CAMosquito Ridge Road 96, Foresthill, CA 95631Features are cooking grills, campfire rings with benches, serving and eating tables, and lots of tent space.
