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American River

Running from the Sierra Nevada Mountain range to its confluence with the Sacramento River in Sacramento is the jewel of the Gold Country region. The American River is a 30-mile-long river that is fed by the melting snowpack of the surrounding mountains and its many tributaries including the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork American River.

Known for the discovery of gold in 1848 at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, the American River was a major contributor of the initial large-scale settlement of California. Today the river is extensively dammed for irrigation, flood control, hydroelectric power and serves as the main source of drinking water for Sacramento.

Buy It Where You Burn It!

Buy It Where You Burn It is extremely important here in California, invasive insects and diseases threaten California's forests. Moving firewood can introduce these insects and diseases to new areas which can result in a large number of trees dying. Make sure to always practice proper fire safety as well.

• Use a designated fire ring or pit
• Clear 10-foot all debris, dry leaves, and flammable materials from
• Keep water and a shovel nearby
• Never leave the fire unattended
• Only use designated firewood, buy it where you burn it
• Keep the fire small and controlled
• Extinguish the fire completely with water while stirring the ashes
• If wildfire risk is high do NOT make a fire, if permitted you can use a propane or charcoal fire pit

Featured RV Park

Lake of the Springs RV Resort

At Lake of the Springs RV Camping Resort, every guest is welcomed with a smile and a friendly wave. Recognized as a top RV camp in California, Lake of the Springs friendly staff is here to provide you with excellent customer service, so please do not hesitate to ask for assistance. Lake of the Springs RV campground in the California wilderness is your home in the great outdoors.

Lake of the Springs RV Camping Resort is a 950-acre campground nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains on the fringe of the Sacramento Valley. This expansive RV campground in California boasts a private, 120-acre lake with great fishing, swimming and boating. If you don’t have a boat, you can rent one of our patio boats and take the entire family out for a day of sunshine. Sit back, relax and simply enjoy all the wildlife including deer and wild turkeys that roam the preserve.