Negro Bar State Park, a California State Park located near Antelope, Auburn and Carmichael

NEGRO BAR STATE PARK

Negro Bar State Park, located in Folsom, California is a historic site that was once an African-American mining camp during the Gold Rush era. The park offers various recreational activities such as hiking trails and picnic areas along with water sports like swimming or fishing on Lake Natoma's shores. It also provides educational insights into its rich history through interpretive exhibits about early miners' lives.

Location

Negro Bar State Park is located near Antelope, Auburn and Carmichael

Nearby Parks

Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

Mormon Island Wetlands State Park

Auburn State Recreation Area

Governor's Mansion State Historic Park

Old Sacramento State Historic Park

Gold Discovery Site State Park

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

March 29 swimmer by chuck

anybody remember the cave at the cliff that went to the basement of the house.

March 7 Interesting Park by Sacramento Native

Named for the original 49er miners here. Watch out for rattlesnakes in summer and fall

February 16 Fun Destination by OandCsDaddy

Negro Bar State Park is a fun destination by car, horse, foot, or bicycle. It has complete facilities to have a picnic, party, or merely a resting place on your trek. The area is well kept and the automated daily pass system does not require cash or those pesky envelopes that get soaked in the rain. Give Negro Bar State Park a try.