On a bright-green spring day, walk along Electra Road to view wildflowers as the river rushes by and watch the dippers dive the rapids. From poppies to Chinese houses and fairy lanterns, you'll revel in the sights, sounds, and scents of the Mokelumne.

Need to cool off on a hot summer Saturday? Take your family to Electra Road for a picnic and some water play before you return to Jackson or Sutter Creek for dinner and entertainment.

A bad day of fishing is better than the best day at work – or so they say. Test your skills with lures or flies on the varied sections of the Mokelumne River. Rainbows and browns are there for you, and down at Middle Bar, wily catfish and kokanee. You can fish from the historic Middle Bar Bridge or on the river.

Polish your kayaking skills year-round on the Class II-III Electra Run. If you're up for a bigger challenge, take on the Class IV Tiger Creek Dam Run in spring. Or for a true all-day wilderness whitewater experience just hours from the big city, get together a group of experts to take on the 17-mile Class IV-V Devil's Nose Reach. Be sure to check online flow information before you go.

Want to introduce your family to the simple joys of camping? Three primitive campgrounds near Salt Springs Reservoir provide easy access to the North Fork of the Mokelumne River. Teach your kids to fish. Drop into the bracing river from a rope swing. Watch birds and check out the geologic features. Pan-fry that rainbow trout and enjoy s'mores before you spend a quiet night by the river in your family tent.

Is El Cap old hat? Been there, done that? For a different big-wall, rock-climbing challenge, check out Calaveras Dome and Hammer Dome along the North Fork Mokelumne River near Salt Springs Reservoir. Stay the night in one of three nearby campgrounds along the river. Check out climbing route information and photos to help you plan your trip.