Mokelumne Hill, CA — There is now parking along Highway 49 near the Mokelumne River Bridge. The new Big Bar put-in/take-out facility for boaters opened to the public yesterday.
It has 18 parking spaces, restrooms and an interpretive kiosk. The area is popular for recreationalists, but it is also a dangerous location right on Highway 49.
The project, located near the Calaveras-Amador County line, was overseen by the Bureau of Land Management. The BLM had been exploring the possibility of creating parking spaces at the site for the past 25 years.
This post was last modified on 09/01/2011 10:18 am
Written by BJ Hansen.
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