American River California Map

We are conveniently located at 9994 hillview road newcastle california.

American river california map. This property is located on 30 wooded riverfront acres on the south fork american river in coloma ca. You ll also see deer coyotes beavers and river otters. There are numerous pull offs and picinic areas that provide access to the stream as it flows some 20 miles through twin bridges kyburz and riverton. It rises at mountain meadow lake near the 9 008 ft 2 746 m peak of granite chief in the tahoe national forest.

The river is a popular bird watching and white water rafting destination. 530 889 8174 learn more. Maps and general information the american river watershed can be found in california u s a. The south fork american river is a major tributary of the american river in el dorado county california draining a watershed on the western slope of the sierra nevada east of sacramento the river begins in pristine desolation wilderness and flows through the sierra nevada foothills.

It begins in the heights of the sierra nevada just west of lake tahoe and travels west joining the sacramento river in california s capitol city of sacramento. The north fork american river is the longest branch of the american river in northern california. The south fork of the american is the most popular. Río de los americanos is a 30 mile long river in california that runs from the sierra nevada mountain range to its confluence with the sacramento river in the sacramento valley.

193 between auburn ca and sacramento ca. View more location surroundings coloma california united states detailed location provided after booking. American river south fork map and fishing access sites. Prior to the construction of folsom dam the river was about 9 miles 14 km longer making for a total length of 97 miles 156 km.

Click here for a map of our location. Right off i 80 and state hwy. With few exceptions the high mountain lakes above 6 000 feet were historically fishless. Further downstream in the tailwater.

Best places to fish american river south fork the upper reaches of the south fork is relatively easy to access via highway 50 see map for access points. The lower american. Endangered species in the watershed include the american bald eagle california red legged frog and valley elderberry longhorn beetle. This well preserved whitewater river offers tranquil views and is a pristine escape outside of the hectic city.

California emergency medical services authority is situated 2 miles southeast of american river parkway. Coloma california united states detailed location provided after booking. The california emergency medical services authority is an agency of california state government. There are over forty species of fish to be found in the american river and over 100 bird species that make the surrounding area their home.

Known for being the site of the biggest gold rush in history. The lower american river is one of seven california rivers that is protected as a recreational river under the california wild and scenic rivers act and the national wild and scenic rivers act. View of the american river from below the guy west bridge on the sacramento state campus the american river spanish. Typical bird and mammal species include mountain quail mourning doves steller s jays western bluebirds warblers squirrels skunks chipmunks coyotes mule deer black bears and mountain lions.

It is 88 miles 142 km long from its source at the crest of the sierra nevada near lake tahoe to its mouth at folsom lake northeast of sacramento.