Current Events

Parking has Re-Opened at the Confluence.

Read more here, including public health guidelines, areas that are open for vehicular traffic and parking, areas that are temporarily closed, and information about how to be water-wise.

Parks Superintendent warns visitors of the swift, cold waters. Strongly discourages visitors from swimming this time of year. See the River Swimming Warning here.

Thanks to you, PARC raised $4,149 dollars during the
2020 Big Day of Giving Campaign.
We appreciate your generosity!
Your donations will be put to good use. We couldn't do it without you.

Winners of the 2020 PARC Scholarship Essay Contest read their winning essays.
View the readings on PARC's YouTube channel.

Read the essays here.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Auburn has been postponed. It is rescheduled to Saturday, October 10, 2020. See more here.

See PARC's December, 2019 Newsletter
The Confluence

American River Trails Bandana Map featuring the popular trails in the Cool, China Bar and Confluence areas - updated version now available for purchase here

Auburn State Recreation Area Trails & River Map

See information on our Citizen Science page about opportunities to get involved in various Citizen Science projects including BioBlitz, Monarch Butterfly Resources, Bluebird Nestboxes, and Adventure Scientists

RIVER SWIMMING WARNING FROM THE AUBURN STATE RECREATION AREA SUPERINTENDENT

The rivers in Auburn SRA are running fast and cold with spring runoff. We strongly discourage visitors from swimming this time of year. Please see the Superintendent’s Message regarding water safety and drowning prevention here.

With respect for public health and safety PARC has decided to postpone the Wild and Scenic Film Festival. It is rescheduled to Saturday, October 10, 202 at the Auburn State Theatre. All tickets will be honored.

PARC supports efforts to protect public health and slow the rate of transmission of COVID-19. We will follow the orders of Governor Newsom and the advice of the California Department of Public Health.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. We look forward to seeing you all at this amazing program and set of films selected for 2020.

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See schedule and film descriptions here.
See the Auburn State Theatre website at livefromauburn.com.

Thanks to all who participated in the Earth day American River Cleanup activities and iNaturalist BioBlitz on April 13, 2019!

Rick Ramos shows how to upload nature observations to the iNaturalist application

Nature at Our Fingertips: Pipevine Swallowtail

Juan Peña will demonstrate his 3 color watercolor technique in the Confluence Area starting at 9:30 am.

Earth Day 2018 Cleanup

Placer High School Cleanup Volunteers

2018 Cleanup along Clementine Trail - Photo by Gary Hughes