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# South Yuba River State Park

Nevada · Yuba · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeTrails & roads

### South Yuba River State Park: Independence Trail Flume 22

Park-specific information

- [Independence Trail Flume 22](https://caparks.org/parks/south-yuba-river-state-park)

Damage and unstable supports make the flume bridge unsafe for pedestrian use. The source asks visitors to stay off the affected trail; restoration timing is uncertain.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=496)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Closure noticeTrails & roads

### South Yuba River State Park: Independence Trail west of Jones Bar Trail to Rush Creek

Park-specific information

- [Independence Trail west of Jones Bar Trail to Rush Creek](https://caparks.org/parks/south-yuba-river-state-park)

A district order retains this partial closure following the 2020 Jones Fire. Use the named trail limits when planning a walk.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=496)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(530) 432-2546](tel:5304322546)

**Hours**: Sunrise-Sunset

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=496)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.291706&lon=-121.194359)

## About South Yuba River State Park

South Yuba River State Park is listed in official public-land records for Nevada · Yuba, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Boating ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/boating)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)ParkingRestroomsDrinking Water AvailableWheelchair AccessibleHistorical/Cultural SitePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsGuided ToursInterpretive ExhibitsBeach AreaVista PointFamily ProgramsHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Mapped hiking trails.

OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped California portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules.

- [South Yuba Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/south-yuba-trail-osm-3439511)20.0 mapped mi

[All mapped hiking routes ↗](https://caparks.org/trails)

Trail data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) · [ODbL](https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/)

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=496)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Reading trail closures before a California park visit

Plan around the named trail, road, or visitor area in an official notice, and distinguish a partial reopening from complete access.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/trail-closures-and-partial-reopenings)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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