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South Yuba River State Park
Stretching for 20 miles along the banks of the South Yuba River, this park has plenty to offer nature lovers, history buffs, and outdoor enthusiasts.
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South Yuba River State Park Details
Stretching for 20 miles along the banks of the South Yuba River, this park has plenty to offer nature lovers, history buffs, and outdoor enthusiasts. Your first stop should be the waterfall on the South Fork, which is one of the most beautiful spots in the park. If you are feeling especially lucky, then you can spend the day panning for gold (visitors are allowed to keep whatever gold they find!). Then make your way to the Bridgeport Covered Bridge, which is the longest single-span covered bridge in the world. Other historic sites included the Bridgeport Mining Camp, the abandoned Virginia Turnpike, and the cement Highway 49 Bridge. Or you can simply venture down one of the dozen or so trails that wind through the park.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around South Yuba River State Park
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1.0 mi away
Highway 49 Crossing
While the South Yuba River is a scenic natural wonder on its own, it is the massive granite boulders that make this swimming hole truly mesmerizing.
6.9 mi away
Empire Mine State Historic Park
During the California Gold Rush, miners produced over 5.8 million ounces of gold from this underground mine in Grass Valley.
7.4 mi away
Oregon Creek Day Use Area
This area is one of the best swimming holes along the Yuba River.
11.7 mi away
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
Learn more about the history of the California gold rush with a visit to this park.
20.5 mi away
Yankee Jim's Swimming Hole
A hidden gem in the Tahoe National Forest, this swimming hole can be reached at the end of a 1.5-mile trail through the tree-covered hills.
