American River
Fed by North, Middle and South forks draining the Sierra Nevada, the river gathers in Folsom Lake, then runs below Folsom past Fair Oaks through a long urban parkway to meet the Sacramento River downtown.
Weather at the American River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 30 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Sierra Nevada; North and South Forks meet at Folsom Lake |
| Mouth | Joins the Sacramento River in Sacramento, California |
| State | California |
Folsom and Nimbus dams sit on the lower river, with North Fork Dam forming Lake Clementine upstream.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the American River in California, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Horse Shoe Shore Lake Access Point
- Dornman Shore Launch Point
- Boat ramp (38.682, -121.178) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (38.565, -121.386) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (38.680, -121.184) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (38.560, -121.405) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (38.634, -121.234) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (38.636, -121.264) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (38.624, -121.302) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (38.649, -121.190) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (38.635, -121.217) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Bait shops
No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the American River ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- California: California Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Facts from American River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey