Rossmoor Bar River Access - Rancho Cordova, California

bartellj

I highly suggest using this location as a Putin for rafters! I use the spot because it’s less crowded than Riverbend. The place also has nice bathrooms and plenty of parking. The ramp has plenty of room for two or three cars to unload at once. Just watch out for the bicycle riders on your drive down.

Peter W.

One of the largest natural areas by the American River in Sacramento county. A great place for hiking and bird watching! Usually there are a few people around, so it's a great for those of us who enjoy solitude and the sounds of nature.
Update and warning:
I frequently walk my little Pomeranian terrier off the leash on the back trails around the river. I was walking in a less traveled part of Rossmoor early one morning and I encountered one coyote. It's fairly common to encounter coyotes in that area. But it sat there and stared at us. That was uncommon. So I put my dog back on the leash. When it was joined by another coyote and they both sat and stared at us, I was afraid for the life of my little dog even if it was on the leash. So I picked up a large stick for defense, and we left the area. So if you have a little bite-sized dog, be careful walking it off the leash in remote areas.

Brian M. G.

omg, this is 1 of only 2 RIVER BEACHES I CAN RIDE TO THE WATER'S EDGE & RIDE BACK OUTA!! very peaceful beach; i always take a HUGE lunch break here (a power bar 🤣) that's the pics w/the California poppies. the pics w/out is a hidden beach i only recently found on the other side of Sunrise Ave.
you'll probably see fishermen float by; must be quite the lunker hole 'cause i always see 'em there.

there are 2 EZ PZ ways in; each from The Jebediah Smith Memorial Bike Trail. this last time there
(mid March) the
CALIFORNIA POPPIES were in BLOOM! Beautiful...took some pics for my friends & you'al. 😁💙

Rhonda W.

We saw ducks and geese up close, and watched preparations for a wedding on the other side of the ri ver. 💕

Jeremy M.

This hidden gem of a river access park in Rancho Cordova.
The entrance is where Rossmoor ends.
It meanders through the natural American River habitat.
Take your time as you'll see local deer ad other wildlife.
There's paid parking, clean restrooms, and a gravel drive t the rive for craft launch.
Be safe and take care our parkways, pack It in, and PACK IT OUT!

Amber A.

I have to say I'm very VERY impressed with the Rangers who work this beat. They are amazing. Just about a week ago I was there for my usual daily walk. I happened to use the restroom as i stopped at the trash can I noticed a sharps container attached to the port potty. It was old and the lid had broken and had fallen in on itself exposing a bunch of hypodermic needles. I immediately phoned the owners of the potty it was attached to. They informed me it was not their responsibility it was the parks and he couldn't give me their phone number I had to find it myself. " Against their rules. I guess🙄" so I dialed 311. Once transferred to the rangers I explained the situation. I was told a ranger would be dispatched at once. I thought to myself " yeah sure ok" not expecting this to be handled. But to my surprise a ranger came pulling into the parking lot rather hurriedly and was inspecting the box. Before I could fully leave a second officer pulled in. "Yes officer because ranger are federal police officers" I had the stop and pull back in just to tell them how appreciative I was of there speedy response. It was amazing. I would have to say it might have even been under 5 mins from the time I hung up the phone from reporting the incident. The are awesome

Dan N.

I've been coming here forever got hooked on the bicycle trails. It is a place to unwind with other like minds. It was shame they allowed the drug addicts free camping access. I hope the city learns a valuable lesson. If you go there watch your car they do smash and grabs.

Nancy K.

Rossmoor Bar is such a beautiful section of the American River. Kind of a canyon, and when you hike east you go by the San Juan Rapids.