Irish Al's

USA / California / Colfax /

Swimming hole and beach on the American River's North Fork.
North Fork is Nationally listed as a Wild and Scenic River.
Irish Al's is named for former perennial resident and lover of canned peaches.
Great Summer swimming, water is warm due to no upstream reservoir.
Irresponsible camping, campfires, gold prospecting (glory holes/dredging), & drinkin' are strongly discouraged by locals. Litter bugs will be shone the way and will probably make a Native American tear-up.
If you don't know how to behave, don't bother going. Locals want to enjoy the scenery and not perform yard duty.
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Coordinates:   39°6'24"N   120°55'12"W
This article was last modified 14 years ago