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
Operated in partnership with El Dorado County, we invite you to support river conservation through the purchase of a Chili Bar Season Pass. Day passes also available. Visit HERE.
ACORN CREEK
The trailhead is operated and maintained by ARC and requires a parking fee. A large gravel parking lot accommodates all intended user groups (hikers, bikers and equestrians.) One restroom is available at the trailhead, but there is no access to potable water.
Directions
Map
Parking Pass
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.
Visit ARConservancy.org/events
HUNTING
We often receive inquiries for permission to hunt on land owned by the American River Conservancy. We do not permit hunting on our property at this time. We are working on a large acquisition project, El Dorado Ranch (https://bit.ly/4dbL6iW), that once completed, will be transferred to CDFW for management as a State Wildlife Area (7,000 acres). One of the permitted uses in Wildlife Areas is hunting. We have also protected over 10,000 acres that have been transferred to BLM over the years. Many of these lands are now open for hunting and other recreational activities. This includes Cronan Ranch, Norton Ravine, Magnolia Ranch, and Kanaka Valley.
