RV Rental Foresthill, CA

Less than half an hour's drive outside of Foresthill is French Meadows Reservoir. This man-made lake is fed by the Middle Fork of the American River and has 7.3 miles of shoreline. Popular activities on the reservoir include swimming, boating, canoeing, and fishing. There are numerous hiking and biking trails nearby in the Granite Chief Wilderness. Visitors can also camp at the campground located in Tahoe National Forest.

If you rather go for a hike than a swim, pay a visit to Codfish Creek Trail Preserve in nearby Colfax. The preserve is comprised of 30 acres along the North Fork of the American River. The fragile riparian habitat is home to a variety of plant and animal life and boasts one of the most scenic stretches along the North Fork of the American River. Guests can enjoy boating, fishing, and hiking out to the popular Codfish Falls, an impressive 40-foot waterfall.

If you feel like taking your Foresthill RV rental out for a spin, then pack it up and head to Auburn State Recreation Area. It’s not far from Foresthill and is nestled in the heart of historic Gold Country. While at the recreation area, visitors can immerse themselves in the splendor of the surrounding wilderness. Spanning 40 miles of the North and Middle Forks of the American River, guests can enjoy river access, gold panning, and hiking. However, one of the most intense experiences is whitewater recreation, with Class II, III, IV, and V rapids on both forks of the river.

If you book an RV rental in Foresthill, there are a few RV parks in the surrounding area that can accommodate you. In Lotus, California, Ponderosa RV Resort is positioned on the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains along the South Fork of the American River. Guests who decide to stay at Ponderosa can enjoy fishing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and swimming all within a few miles of the campground. On-site, the RV park features a swimming pool, horseshoes area, bocci ball, and a clubhouse. RV sites have water and electricity hookups, and guests can also use the communal restrooms, showers, and dump stations.

Another option is Bear River Park and Campground in Colfax. In the shadow of the majestic Sierra Nevadas, this scenic campground is home to a variety of plant and animal species. Appreciate the landscape by hiking down some of the park’s nature trails, fishing on the Bear River, or panning for gold along the river’s banks. Though the park does accommodate RVs, there are no hookups or dump stations.

When you rent a motorhome in Foresthill, don’t skip the opportunity to check out the Foresthill Divide Museum. The quaint museum focuses on the history of the area and addresses topics such as mining, geology, timbering, and Native Americans. On the grounds of the museum, you can also find a functioning blacksmith shop, the original jail for the town of Foresthill, and an antiquated fire truck dating back to the 1930s.

Another point of interest when you book an RV in Placer County is Colfax-Foresthill Bridge. Commonly known as Yankee Jims Bridge, this old suspension bridge (built in 1930) crosses the North Fork of the American River. Though the bridge has a three-ton weight limit, it’s pretty sketchy to traverse even on a bicycle. Nevertheless, this beautiful and historic bridge is a great place to snap a few pictures, wade in the swimming hole below the overpass, and chase some waterfalls along the American.

When you book a camper rental in Foresthill, you may also want to stop by Old Town Auburn. Located less than half an hour's drive outside of Foresthill in Auburn, California, Old Town Auburn is where gold was first discovered in Placer County. Today, this charming neighborhood is filled with interesting shops, fun antiques, and mouth-watering cuisine. There’s always something going on here — whether it be a farmers market, a wine and food festival, or an antique street fair — so don’t miss out when you reserve an RV rental near Foresthill.