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Mumford Bar Campground

Mumford Bar Campground is a small, primitive 4-site campground at 5,200 feet elevation near the Mumford Bar Trailhead, offering free camping with vault toilets and hitching posts suitable for equestrian use.

Located 17 miles northeast of Foresthill, it provides roadside access to the North Fork of the American River via the Mumford Bar Trail, which supports hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, with river access for fishing, swimming, and gold panning.

Note: No potable water or trash service available; pack in/pack out required, and campfire permits are required for any fires or stoves.


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