Bridalveil is located on the South Fork of the American River. It offers picnicking sites, a group overnight area, beautiful swimming holes, and close access to fishing.
Bridalveil Recreation Area is open Memorial Day Weekend-end of September.
The Day Use pass is only valid for the day purchased and permits the use of the beach and day use amenities. The Day Use area is open from dawn until dusk. Parking is First Come First Serve.
All visitors are required to display proof of payment.
When purchasing onsite, please have the Recreation.gov app downloaded prior to arrival. Once purchased please write down the confirmation number on the provided receipt tag and post on vehicle dashboard.
This pass does not guarantee parking availability. For your safety, please remember that parking outside of designated areas is discouraged and visitors who park illegally may be fined and towed. This pass is valid until dusk of the date listed on the pass, and only for the date and vehicle specified for this pass.
Passes are non-transferable between operators, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.
Cell phone connectivity on the forest may be limited, plan ahead.