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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/01/2021
There is a camping and day use info board immediately upon entering the campground. Payment can be made at the pay station.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/01/2021
Camp sites near the road are exposed and don't have much privacy between neighboring sites. While these might be the last sites to be taken, they would be perfect for those camping in groups.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/01/2021
The North Fork of the American River runs right next to the campground, with adjacent day use areas giving quick river access.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/01/2021
One of the sites beside the river.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/01/2021
A road with a tight turnaround heads into the interior of the campground where sites are spread beneath a canopy of trees.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/01/2021
Camp site at Mineral Bar Campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/01/2021
Old bridge at Mineral Bar that gives pedestrians a creepy river crossing experience.