Cosumnes River Preserve

Welcome

The Cosumnes River Preserve encompasses and protects thousands of acres of wetlands and adjacent uplands. These lands, once considered insect-ridden, unattractive, and even dangerous, are today recognized as beautiful ​places with important roles in local and global ecology. 

Fast Facts

  • The Cosumnes River is only 80 miles long
  • More than 250 bird species, 40 fish species, and 230 plant species live within the preserve 

How to Get There

   From Sacramento:

  • Head south on Interstate 5
  • Take the Twin Cities road exit
  • Turn left on Twin Cities Road
  • Turn right on Franklin Blvd
  • Continue on to the ​Visitor Center located at 13501 Franklin Blvd. 

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Bird-watching year-round
  • Canoeing on sloughs in the area
  • Photography
  • Limited hunting and fishing 

Hours and Fees

The Visitor Center is open weekends from 9​ a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact info@cosumnes.org for more information

​Picnics Allowed: Yes 

Additional Information

Visit the Cosumnes River Preserve's website for additional information at http://www.cosumnes.org/. 

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Cosumnes River
Cosumnes River walking bridge
Cosumnes River from the shore

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