Wildest Ride Amenities for Lodging, Dining, and Camping
Lodging
Super 8 Motel - (530-888-8808) 140 E Hillcrest Dr (West off Foresthill Rd exit I-80 exit). From the West, take Foresthill Rd I-80 exit, turn Left over freeway (From East turn right off exit), go right at the Bowman Rd traffic light, then quick left on E Hillcrest Dr. Pool, jacuzzi, non-smoking rooms, cable, ask for fridge/micro room.
Holiday Inn - (530-887-8787) 120 Grass Valley Hwy (49 & 80 right at offramp). An upscale option in an enclosed building with Marie Callender's attached for easy dining. Exit I-80 on Hwy 49, go Left (From the East turn Right off exit). Turn into In 'N Out Burger/Holiday Inn parking lot immediately adjacent to the North side of the freeway. They have all the amenities including an excellent fitness center, large outdoor swimming pool suitable for laps and jacuzzi.
Comfort Inn & Suites - (530-885-1800) 1875 Auburn Ravine Rd (West on Foresthill Rd I-80 exit).Take the Foresthill Rd exit off I-80, Left over freeway. (From East turn right off exit) and continue straight over the freeway onto Auburn Ravine Rd. Comfort Inn is 200 meters past the freeway on the right as you descend the hill. Swimming pool, spa, non-smoking rooms, cable TV.
Other Lodging Options
Best Western Gold Key - (530-885-8611) 12350 Lincoln Way (East on Lincoln Way off Foresthill Rd I-80 exit)
Foothills Motel - (530-885-8444) 13431 Bowman Rd (West on Bowman off Bowman Rd I-80 exit)
Travelodge - (530-885-7025) 13490 Lincoln Way (East on Lincoln Way off Foresthill Rd I-80 exit)
Colfax Motor Lodge - (530-346-8382)
Christmas Tree Vineyard Lodge - Bed & Breakfast (916-599-0141) Foresthill - loglodge.gotnet.net
Eden Valley Cottage Rental - (530-637-5100) 1040 Dog Bar Road, Eden Valley - www.edenvalleycottage.com
Dutch Flat Hotel - (800-836-3500) www.dutchflathotel.com
Auburn/Colfax/Foresthill Dining
Tsuda Eatery Combine the New York deli style with the quality and flair of Napa Valley. Exceptional value and mouth watering choices. Located in Old Town at 103 Sacramento Street. 530-823-2233
Club Car Serves the best grilled, portabello sandwich around. Located in downtown, at 836 Lincoln Way, across from the Auburn Running Company. Preview their menu at www.clubcarauburn.com or call 530-887-9732
Old Town Pizza Off I-80 at Maple St Old Town Auburn exit. Nice atmosphere, tasty thick crust: 530-888-7600
Bootlegger's Upscale continental cuisine, off I-80 at Maple St Old Town Auburn exit. 530-889-2229
Chevy's Fresh Mex 2100 Grass Valley Hwy - 530-885-7774
Cafe Delicias - Fine Mexican Food 891 Lincoln Way, Old Town Auburn 530-885-2050
Auburn Thai Garden 175 Palm Avenue - 530-887-8696
Ikeda's 13500 Lincoln Way - 530-885-4243
Colfax Dining
Colfax Max 555 S Auburn St Ste E - (530-346-7404)
Foresthill Dining
Clifford's Cookin' Good at the Starlite Cafe (530-367-2394) A Foresthill icon for fine food and catering 23105 Foresthill Road P.O. Box 1531, Foresthill, CA 95361 clifford@ftcnet.net
Foresthill Grill & Deli (530-367-GRIL) Family Style Restaurant - Phillys & Burgers 24620 Main Street P.O. Box 732, Foresthill, CA 95631
Ore Cart Steakhouse & Red Dirt Saloon (530-367-3644) Fine dining steakhouse set in authentic 1850's decor 24601 Foresthill Rd., Foresthill, CA 95631
The Pizza Factory (530-367-3245) "We Toss 'em, They're Awesome" 24340 Main Street, Foresthill, CA 95631 pizzafactory@foothill.net
Worton's Market (530-367-4040) Deli Sandwiches, Pizzaria, Fried Chicken, Espresso Drinks, Burgers, Shakes, Fries, Ice Cream 23140 Foresthill Rd., Foresthill, CA 95631
Camping
There is a KOA facility in North Auburn. There are tent sites and full hookups - cabins are also available.
From Interstate 80: Take Highway 49 north 3.5 miles to Rock Creek Road. Turn right to KOA Way. Call 530-885-0990 for more information.
There is a formal campground about 20 minutes away, the excellent Beals Point State Park on Folsom Lake, 12 miles South of Auburn on Auburn-Folsom Rd. The campground is on the shores of Folsom Lake and offers all the amenities - running water, showers, RV spaces, pets allowed, etc. Nightly fees range from $12-16. Please call 916-791-1531 for details and reservations.
Directions from Auburn: From Interstate-80, exit Highway 49 and proceed South on 49 until the T intersection of Lincoln Way (only .25 miles from I-80). Turn Right on Lincoln Way and approach the historic Auburn Courthouse. Turn left at the signal light in front of the Courthouse onto Auburn-Folsom Rd. Proceed for 13 miles (passing the Pacific Ave. signal light that goes to Railhead Park) to Beals Point State Park entrance (signal light). Turn left into park entrance and proceed to visitors booth.
For additional information on other camping and recreational activities in the area, please visit www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/