Myo Canyon Access Update

Myo Canyon is a popular, high-quality canyoneering route in the North Fork American River area of Placer County, California. In 2025, private landowners installed a gate on Lost Camp Road, blocking the route canyoneers and other recreationists have traditionally used to exit the canyon.

Timeline

• 2025 — A gate is installed on Lost Camp Road, blocking the canyon exit.
• July 2026 — CAC begins coordinating with local canyoneers and regional partners, and reaches out to county officials ahead of a public meeting on Lost Camp Road access. Several local canyoneers join CAC and commit to attend.
• August 3, 2026 — CAC sends an urgent action alert asking members to attend the public meeting and present a strong, respectful and unified voice for continued public access.
• August 8, 2026 — Local canyoneers, including CAC members, turn out in force at the public meeting in Blue Canyon and speak up about the gate blocking the canyon exit.
• Now — We are awaiting the county’s decision on what action it will take to address the blocked access.

Latest update: strong community presence at the public meeting

Thanks to a fantastic turnout by local canyoneers at the recent public meeting, our community’s voice was heard loud and clear regarding access to Myo Canyon. Canyoneers in attendance spoke up to express strong displeasure over the newly installed gate currently blocking the canyon exit. We are now awaiting the county’s decision on what action they will take to address the blocked access.

Until the county decides, please respect posted private property, park only where it is legal to do so, and watch for updates here and in CAC member emails.