
Annual Events, Holidays & Festivals
American River – Float, fish, and frolic in the American River, which winds through Rancho Cordova. American River Raft Rentals offers an opportunity (seasonal) to take a self-guided tour down this peaceful family-friendly section of the river. Check out Fish Habit Outfitters for fantastic guided fly fishing experiences on the American River, where, depending on the season, you can catch striped bass, shad, Chinook salmon, and steelhead.
South Fork American River – The most popular whitewater in California! Class II-III whitewater rafting is available seasonally through several companies on the South Fork of the American River. For big-time adrenaline-pumping adventure, the Middle Fork offers Class IV rapids, and the North Fork offers up to Class V whitewater.
Lake Natoma/Sacramento State Aquatic Center – SUP, kayaking, sailing, rowing, fishing, bird watching, people watching. Rentals are available.
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area – Waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, and picnicking make this a favorite NorCal lake.
Cordova Community Pool – Find fun events, meets, and community swim times at the newest pool in Rancho Cordova.
American River Parkway Trail – Well-suited for all ages, this 32-mile paved trail, officially known as the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, follows the river along the American River Parkway. Rancho Cordova sits in the center of it all, making for a perfect place to access this scenic trail.
Rancho Cordova Barrel District – If you love local libations, you'll go wild for the craft beers, cocktails, hard kombucha, mead, and wine that you can find across Rancho Cordova! Many locations offer indoor and outdoor seating, food trucks, and pub trivia!
Prairie City State OHV Park – Tracks, turns, trails – Prairie City off-highway vehicle park offers miles and miles of fun.
Mather Golf Course – Play around on this serene Jack Fleming-designed championship course, which also happens to be a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
Murieta Equestrian Center – A facility that makes for many happy horses. Catch a horse, pony, or dog show here!
Shadow Glen Family Stables – Learn to ride a horse and enjoy a beautiful group ride along the trails of Rancho Cordova.
From romantic hot air balloon rides to a thrill-seeking leap from a plane, the sky is the limit.
Hot Air Balloon Rides – For a view up high, Sky Drifters is the Sacramento Valley’s only full-time operation. Great for individuals or groups.
915 Sutter St #110 Folsom, CA 95630 Phone: (916) 985-7452
Folsom Historic District915 Sutter St #110
Folsom, CA 95630
7395 Frasinetti Rd Sacramento, CA 95828 Phone: (916) 383-2444
Frasinetti's Winery & Restaurant7395 Frasinetti Rd
Sacramento, CA 95828
4874 Main Ave Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Phone: (916) 988-0205
Gold Country Orienteers - Mississippi Bar4874 Main Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
2501 Carson Road Placerville, CA 95667 Phone: (530) 626-6521
Goldbud Farms2501 Carson Road
Placerville, CA 95667
11335-G Folsom Blvd Phone: (916) 852-7625
Granite Arch Climbing Center11335-G Folsom Blvd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
2900 Barkley Rd Camino, CA 95709 Phone: (408) 657-6568
Hacienda Orchards2900 Barkley Rd
Camino, CA 95709
2197 Chase Dr Phone: (916) 369-9844
Hagan Community Park2197 Chase Dr
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
2635 Gold Bug Ln Placerville, CA 95667 Phone: (530) 642-5207
Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine2635 Gold Bug Ln
Placerville, CA 95667
11555 Shenandoah Rd Plymouth, CA 95669 Phone: (209) 245-5200
Helwig Winery11555 Shenandoah Rd
Plymouth, CA 95669
2881 North Canyon Road Camino, CA 95709 Phone: (530) 621-2053
Hillside Tree Farm2881 North Canyon Road
Camino, CA 95709
6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819 Phone: (916) 278-6011
Hornet Stadium6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
3800 N Canyon Rd Camino, CA 95709 Phone: (530) 622-4087
Indian Rock Tree Farm3800 N Canyon Rd
Camino, CA 95709
8520 Fair Oaks Blvd Carmichael, CA 95608 Phone: (916) 485-5322
Jensen Botanical Gardens8520 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608
Willow Creek Recreation Area Lake Natoma, CA 95630 Phone: (916) 988-0205
Lake NatomaWillow Creek Recreation Area
Lake Natoma, CA 95630
2600 Barkley Rd. Camino, CA 95709 Phone: (916) 835-9600
Madrone Tree Hill2600 Barkley Rd.
Camino, CA 95709
310 Back St Coloma, CA 95613 Phone: (530) 622-3470
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park310 Back St
Coloma, CA 95613
4103 Zinfandel Dr Mather, CA 95655 Phone: (916) 364-4354
Mather Golf Course4103 Zinfandel Dr
Mather, CA 95655
2979 Mellowood Dr Fair Play, CA 95684 Phone: (530) 599-0313
Mellowood Vineyard2979 Mellowood Dr
Fair Play, CA 95684
10191 Mills Station Rd. Sacramento, CA 95827 Phone: (916) 273-5712
Mills Station Arts & Culture Center10191 Mills Station Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
7200 Lone Pine Dr Rancho Murieta, CA 95683 Phone: (916) 985-7334
Murieta Equestrian Center7200 Lone Pine Dr
Rancho Murieta, CA 95683
2001 Nimbus Road, Suite F Gold River, CA 95670 Phone: (916) 358-2884
Nimbus Dam and Fish Hatchery2001 Nimbus Road, Suite F
Gold River, CA 95670
2261 Cable Road Camino, CA 95709 Phone: (530) 644-3389
O'Halloran's Apple Trail Ranch2261 Cable Road
Camino, CA 95709
823 Sutter St Folsom, CA 95630 Phone: (916) 985-2707
Pioneer Village823 Sutter St
Folsom, CA 95630
13300 White Rock Rd Phone: (916) 985-7378
Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area13300 White Rock Rd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
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