Directions
Two locations on the American River — pick the one that works for your group.
How to Get Here
We have two put-in locations along the Lower American River. Tap “Open in Google Maps” on your location for turn-by-turn navigation.
Main Launch — Open 7 Days a Week
Sunrise
11257 S Bridge St
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Just off Sunrise Blvd, about 1.5 miles north of US-50 (Fair Oaks exit)
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Take Interstate 80 East to Sacramento
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Merge onto Highway 50 toward South Lake Tahoe
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Continue approximately 20 miles on Hwy 50
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Take the Sunrise Blvd exit, turn left off the ramp heading north
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Travel 1.5 miles north on Sunrise Blvd
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Turn right on S. Bridge St just before Sunrise crosses the American River
River Bend Park
End of Rod Beaudry Dr, off Folsom Blvd between Mather Field Rd and Bradshaw Rd, Rancho Cordova
Fri – Sun · Memorial Day to Labor Day
Sailor Bar
4253 Illinois Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Just off Illinois Ave, about 1.5 miles north of US-50 (Fair Oaks exit)
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Take Interstate 80 East to Sacramento
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Merge onto Highway 50 toward South Lake Tahoe
- 3
Continue approximately 20 miles on Hwy 50
- 4
Take the Sunrise Blvd exit, turn left off the ramp heading north
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Travel 2 miles north on Sunrise Blvd
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Turn right on Sunset Ave, then right on Illinois Ave
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Continue to Sailor Bar at the end of Illinois Ave
Lower Sunrise
Your equipment is returned at Lower Sunrise; shuttle returns you to Sailor Bar
Call us and we'll help you get on the river.