Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park offers day-use access to the South Fork American River with a hand launch for boats and recreational gold panning in designated areas.

The park features parking, restrooms, picnic areas, and a visitor center, with day-use fees of $10 per vehicle; multiple whitewater rafting concessionaires operate from this location.

Dogs on leash are permitted on trails and in the river, and the park is open 8am-5pm for day use.