RECREATION
Recreation takes many forms in our community.
We encourage outdoor exploration and learning every day!
RESPONSIBLE RECREATION
Leave No Trace: These minimum impact practices are for anyone visiting the outdoors.
* Plan ahead and prepare
* Dispose of waste properly
* Leave what you find
* Travel and camp on durable surfaces
* Minimize campfire impact
* Respect wildlife
* Be considerate of others
CHILI BAR RIVER PARK
Operated in partnership with El Dorado County, please support river conservation by purchasing a Chili Bar Season Pass.
Day passes are also available. Information HERE.
ACORN CREEK TRAIL
This trailhead is operated and maintained by ARC, and access requires a parking fee. A large gravel parking lot accommodates various user groups, including hikers, bikers and equestrians. One restroom is available at the trailhead with no access to potable water.
Directions
Map
Parking Pass
ARC’S EVENTS CALENDAR
ARC hosts recreational and educational events almost weekly.
From hikes, bike rides, fishing, and backpacking to herbal workshops and Japanese flower arranging, there’s something for everyone.
Information at ARConservancy.org/events
MAPS
Cronan Ranch
Acorn Creek
Magnolia Ranch
South Fork American River (SFAR) Trailheads – including directions
SFAR Cronan to Acorn Creek
HUNTING
We often receive inquiries about permission to hunt on our lands. At this time, we do not permit hunting on any of our properties. Currently, we are working on the Phase 5 acquisition of El Dorado Ranch. When complete, this nearly 7,000-acre ranch will be transferred to the CDFW for management as a State Wildlife Area, and one of the permitted uses will be hunting. Throughout the years, we have also protected over 10,000 acres now managed by the BLM. Many of those BLM lands are now open for hunting and other recreational activities. Those BLM lands now include Cronan Ranch, Norton Ravine, Magnolia Ranch, and Kanaka Valley.
