Located at the base of the Sierra foothills, the lake and recreation area offers opportunities for hiking, biking, running, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, water-skiing and boating. Fishing offers trout, catfish, big and small mouth bass or perch. Visitors can also see the Folsom Powerhouse (once called “the greatest operative electrical Read more [...]

Take a step back in time when you visit the historic Gold Bug Mine and Park in Placerville. As you enter the 352′ drift of this historic hard rock mine, you will feel the cool air brush against your face. The park features a stamp mill, museum, blacksmith, gem panning, Read more [...]

Offering walk and wade fly fishing and fly fishing float trips on the American River.

Enjoy swimming, fishing and boating on Ice House Reservoir. Rainbow, brown, and trout swim in these waters. A boat ramp is located on-site. Hike or bike on the Ice House Mountain Bike Trail, which stretches for 3.1 miles along ridge tops and shaded northern slopes. The trail boasts views of Read more [...]

On the water, sailing, boating and swimming are very popular. For hikers and bikers, the Union Valley Bike Trail and Bassi Falls Hiking Trail are great for exploring. Fishing in the lake includes rainbow, brown, mackinaw trout and kokanee salmon. The bike trail connects with the campground, near the boat Read more [...]

American Whitewater Expeditions is the premier whitewater rafting company in California on the American River. We offer fun, relaxing, and thrilling white water rafting trips on the three Forks of the American River for individuals, families, friends, and groups of all sizes.

Located just 13 miles east of Placerville off Hwy 50 at Pollock Pines, the area features forests, and nine miles of hiking and equestrian trails surrounding picturesque Jenkinson Lake. Swimming and boating are popular activities, with two boat ramps and many beaches available to swimmers. Sly Park offers both day Read more [...]