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China Bar Vehicle Access Open Seven Day A Week Beginning January 4, 2022
The Auburn State Recreation Area is expanding vehicle access to the American River Canyon at China Bar to seven days a week on January 4th from 7:00 a.m. to sunset, twelve years after it first opened on January 1, 2010.
The Birdsall and Oregon Bar river access dirt/gravel roads are included. Wet weather could force temporary closure of these roads. The area is very popular for fishermen, swimmers, picnickers, hikers, runners, equestrian and mountain bike riders. The area also provides important access for rafters paddling from the Confluence and kayakers refining their paddling skills at the Pump Station Rapids aka Auburn's Aquatic River Park. 
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The man made Pump Station Rapids and paved portage trail at China Bar provide easy access for multiple paddle adventures. 
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A recreational bridge crossing of the river at China Bar and trail improvements that would benefit all trail users are concept plans that were included in the recently approved ASRA General Plan update. 
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Thank you to all who helped with the American River Earth Day Cleanup
on April 23rd!
You really made a difference!
on April 23rd!
You really made a difference!
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Bus artwork designed by Laurel Mathe of Mystic Design
Auburn Bus Route to the American River Confluence
City of Auburn News Flash Posted on May 14, 2021
NEW Auburn Bus Route to the River Confluence!!!
Auburn Transit began piloting a route today that shuttles visitors from the Auburn Business Districts down to the river confluence. The plan provides a way to park – stress free – and be shuttled down to the Confluence, making 5 primary stops along the way: Springhill Suites, Holiday Inn, Old Town Auburn (by Historic Firehouse), Downtown Auburn (At Elders Station), the Fairgrounds (main parking lot). Look for the “Confluence Route” bus signage at each location. The buses are scheduled to start at Springhill Suites at the top of every hour, make the other stops, and arrive at the last stop, the Confluence, around 40 mins passed the hour. After a 10 minute wait, picking up passengers from the Confluence, the bus will head back up the hill to complete the route once again. The cost is $3.50 per person for a round trip and will run 9am through 5pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. That's cheaper then parking down there, if you can even find a spot! You can buy your pass on the bus, with exact change/cash only. If you are planning ahead, you can buy these passes at City Hall during normal business hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm). No reservations are needed to ride this route. The bus can accommodate up to 16 people at a time. The bus is outfitted with a bike rack, that can accommodate up to 6 bikes at a time, first come, first serve. Any backpacks or other carry-ons need to be able to fit between you and the seat in front of you. Masks are currently required to ride the bus! You will not be allowed to ride without one, so please prepare! For after hour questions or more information, the drivers will monitor this line for assistance: (530) 906-3700.
Now, go out and enjoy the great outdoors this weekend!
