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Upper Sunrise Boat Ramp

Upper Sunrise Boat Ramp provides a dedicated launch facility for small recreational boats and rafts on the American River, with ample space for safe water access.

Located in the Upper Sunrise Recreation Area accessible via Sunrise Boulevard or Gold Country Boulevard, the facility offers parking (fees apply: $7 vehicle, $13 with trailer), picnic areas, and connections to the scenic Jedediah Smith Memorial Bike Trail.

The park is open year-round from sunrise to sunset.


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