Ruck-A-Chucky Bar Campground

Five primitive campsites are located on the north side of the river on the Placer County side.

Ruck-A-Chucky Bar Campground is one of the few campsites in the Auburn State Recreation Area that welcome your favorite furry friend. Featuring five primitive campsites located on the north side of the river, you can take your pet for a dip, go fishing, or swim at any time! Be aware that vehicles with high clearance are strongly recommended and that the road can be closed during inclement weather. Plan your camping trip here on the beautiful American River!

  • Hours No reservations, first-come first-serve basis; Closed in winter
  • Address Drivers Flat Road off Foresthill Road, Auburn, CA 95602
  • Phone 530-885-4527
  • Website California State Parks
  • Best Feature Sites are "on" river
  • Camping
  • River Access
  • Pet Friendly

From Highway 80 exit at Foresthill Road going towards Foresthill turn right onto Drivers Flat Road,  a 2.5 mile dirt road down to the site and river.

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  • Auburn State Recreation Area

    Auburn State Recreation Area

    Auburn, CA

    In this beautiful setting next to the Middle Fork of the American River, you have river access and you can participate in boating, fishing, camping, hiking, mountain biking, gold panning, equestrian/horseback riding trails, and off-highway motorcycle riding.

    Highway 49 S @ Old Foresthill Road, Auburn, CA 95603
  • Mumford Bar Trail

    Mumford Bar Trail

    Foresthill, CA

    This is a popular trail to the North Fork of the American River and is used by hikers, bicyclists and equestrians.

    Foresthill Road, Foresthill, CA 95631
  • Sailor Flat Trail

    Sailor Flat Trail

    Foresthill, CA

    The first 1½ miles of the trail follows an old mining road and is relatively easy. The trail then becomes steeper, with many switchbacks as you drop down to the North Fork of the American River.

    Sailor Flat Road, Foresthill, CA 95631