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Old Flume Trail Trailhead

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY . Overview Between the towns of Placerville and Coloma along Highway 49, the Old Flume Trail offers access to the South Fork of the American River. The trail is wide and the terrain is not technically difficult as it heads down into the canyon from the parking lot. But the trail does drops rather steeply down an old existing road -- about 800 feet in less than a mile and leads to a quiet location just…

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 38.76009, -120.84245

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Dave Moore Nature Area
  • Cronan Ranch Trailhead
  • Dru Barner Campground
  • Dru Barner Campground
  • Boat-In Sites 1-16
  • Mineral Bar

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Flume Trail Trailhead reservable?

Old Flume Trail Trailhead is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Old Flume Trail Trailhead?

See the map for Old Flume Trail Trailhead's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Old Flume Trail Trailhead?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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