There are plenty of neat beaches to pull up to and lounge away from the many more people closer to the parking lot. The river runs a little faster, and requires getting out and walking the kayaks in some of the shallow spots. Kayaking upriver from the launch point is a bit trickier. We ended up tying our kayaks to a tree branch about 20 feet into the river. If you kayak or walk downriver from the main beach, there are plenty of somewhat secluded areas big enough for one group to setup at and enjoy. Across the river are a ton of rocks people were jumping off into the deeper water. The water at the parking lot side is very shallow and warm – perfect for younger kids or sitting with a chair in the water. For the return, I took it easy, slowly drifting down and watching people jump off rocks and families lounge in the shallows. The effort was worth finding a big open beach area with few people. Paddling fast to move through currents, occasionally getting out and walking the kayak, and nearly dumping myself from fooling around. Please see the Superintendent’s Message regarding water safety and drowning prevention here. We strongly discourage visitors from swimming this time of year. The rivers in Auburn SRA are running fast and cold with spring runoff. River Swimming Warning from the Parks Department: I kayaked over one of the eddies for fun and was surprised by how strong it ended up being in such slow moving water. However, there are a few areas near bends where water moves swiftly and in eddies. The American River moves very slowly in this area, stopped by the Lake Clementine Spillway dam. The main beach stretches along the parking lot and slightly beyond, with plenty of room for popup tents and coolers while keeping a decent sized buffer from neighbors. Upper Lake Clementine is the place to be if you want to lounge in the river amongst floatation devices, paddleboarders, families, and the occasional kayaking blogger. The water around Upper Lake Clementine is absolutely stunning and the perfect temperature to swim or wade in.
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With the hot summer in full swing, I’ve been exploring different locations to take my lake kayaks and explore nature from the water. Quiet, secluded, and only open seasonally, this spot is perfect for a quick getaway. How long does it take to hike Lake Clementine?.Hiking – Upper and Lower Lake Clementine.How far is Lake Clementine from Sacramento?.
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