Rattlesnake Bar is a public boat ramp on North Fork American River in Newcastle, CA. It's about 12 miles from Roseville, CA, as the crow flies. If it's full, Granite Bay Boat Launch (Downtown) in Granite Bay is 5.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Newcastle, CA |
| Water | North Fork American River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Newcastle: California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Rattlesnake Bar is in Newcastle, California. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Rattlesnake Bar itself.
It gives you access to North Fork American River.
We have no fee details for Rattlesnake Bar, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Granite Bay Boat Launch (Downtown) in Granite Bay (5.7 miles), Granite Bay Boat Launch (Downtown 2) in Granite Bay (5.8 miles) and PG&E Rock Creek Lake Fishing Access in Auburn (8.8 miles).
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