Iowa Hill hugs the Sierra Nevada foothills, renowned for North Fork American River rapids and gold rush relics. Mineral Bar Campground plants your RV amid this wild playground. Camp here to raft Class IV chutes, hike 1852 Stevens Trail, and pan for gold flakes on gravel bars.
Iowa Hill perches above the North Fork American River in Placer County. Gold miners blasted these canyons in 1849, carving the Stevens Trail down sheer cliffs to the water. Off-highway vehicles roar along Iowa Hill OHV trails, while mountain bikers shred the Quarry Road singletrack. Rafters launch from put-ins near Mineral Bar, chasing whitewater thrills.
Mineral Bar Campground anchors your Iowa Hill adventure in Auburn State Recreation Area. This riverside spot suits river rats, hikers, and OHV enthusiasts with 17 primitive sites steps from the North Fork. Launch kayaks at dawn, fish trout holes by noon, or scout historical diggings under towering oaks.
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Iowa Hill stands out for gold rush history and North Fork American River adventures. Miners flocked here in 1849, tunneling hillsides and building Stevens Trail to the canyon floor. Today, visitors raft rapids, bike trails, and ride OHV routes in Auburn State Recreation Area amid oak woodlands.
Yes, Mineral Bar Campground welcomes leashed pets. Dogs roam trails and riverbanks on six-foot leads in Auburn State Recreation Area. Keep pets out of the water during rafting season and clean up waste to preserve the habitat.