California Whitewater Rafting on the South Fork of the American River
class III+ intermediate
Trips Run
March into October
Experience Needed: This adventure is suited for Beginners to Experienced Rafters.
Ages: 7 to 70+ call to with questions.
Acceptable Groups: This truly is the place for mellow family get-togethers and more racous partiers. Located in the historically rich Coloma River Valley, where gold was discovered, we're nestled in a 26-acre campground: FREE hotwater showers, FREE flushing toilets, 1-mile nature walk, swimming, volley ball, people watching, etc.
Rafting, wine tasting, hiking, visit historic State Park, close to South Lake Tahoe. So much to do, this is the place to be for a nice weekend escape or a longer family reunion.
Current Special! American River South Fork Gorge trip w/lunch. Regularly $180.00
This is a day of rafting on the Gorge section of the
South Fork American River, the longer run (10 - 12 miles depending on
map you look at), a Class III section of whitewater. You'll raft in gear
purchased and employed specifically for this run, new boats, new
paddles, new vests, new helmets. A gourmet deli spread lunch, no corners
cut here, will be provided for all attendees. Lunch easily accommodates
meat eaters and vegetarians alike. You'll raft from Lotus California
into Folsom Lake and be shuttled back to your vehicle. Trip meets at
Noon and you're back at your car between 5 and 6 PM.
Trouble Maker Rapid: South Fork of the American River
Description ~
Rapids have small, medium and large waves. Class III rapids are generally of large hydrolics with little to no maneuvering required while in rapid. Class IV has similar sized rapids but paddling while in rapids may be required. California rivers are "drop pool" style rivers wherein there is a calm pool after every rapid/drop.
California Whitewater Rafting: Lower Section South Fork of the American
The South Fork of the American is navigated in one and two day trips. You may combine your trip with a trip on the Middle Fork of the American as well.
1-Day Option - Generally we run the upper/Chili Bar Run
This trip includes
Transportation either to the put in or from take out to camp (depends on run)
Gourmet Deli Style Lunch, good for vegetarians & vegans as well as meat lovers
Professional Guides
Equipment necessary to get down the river
2-Day Option - Generally we run the river top to bottom
This trip includes
Transportation to and from put in and take out
2 Gourmet Deli Style Lunches, good for vegetarians & vegans as well as meat lovers
All camping costs at Camp Lotus
Dinner and Breakfast - prepared for and served to you by your guides
