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American River Confluence (Auburn State Recreation Area)
- 40 min driveFrom downtown Sacramento, typical traffic
- $10 per vehicle day use parking
- July through SeptemberBest season
- Public access38.9162, -121.0403
About this spot
Well-known swimming hole where the north and middle forks of the American River meet below Auburn, with clear pools near the Highway 49 bridge. Parking costs $10 at self-pay kiosks, in lots and along the road. Spring flows are cold and fast, so most people swim mid to late summer, and there are no lifeguards.
What's here
- portable toilets
- hiking trails
- roadside and lot parking
Location
Get directions →American River Confluence (Auburn State Recreation Area)
38.9162, -121.0403
About a 40-minute drive from downtown Sacramento.