Directions to Horseshoe Bar Preserve

Map of Horseshoe Bar PreserveHorseshoe Bar Fish and Game Preserve is located near Foresthill, California on the Middle Fork of the American River just below Oxbow/Ralston Dam. Just one hour from Sacramento or two hours from the Bay Area, Horseshoe Bar offers true wilderness fly-fishing in this thousands of acres preserve in the American River Canyon Watershed.

  • Take HWY 80 heading north to Tahoe. Take the Foresthill Rd exit heading east 17 miles to the town of Foresthill.
  • When you reach Foresthill, there will be a Post Office and Wells Fargo Bank on the left side will be Mosquito Ridge Road. Turn Right on to Mosquito Ridge Rd.
  • Drive exactly 7 miles and you will see a sign that says “Gorman Ranch Rd”. There will be a large turnout on the right to get to the gate.
  • Close and lock the gate after entering. Drive down the dirt road approximately 1 mile. There will be signs directing you to the campground. Just follow the signs.

Tom Bartos
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