Camping on the South Fork of the American River!
Our deluxe 12 acre riverfront camping resort and rafting facility offers our 2 day trip rafting guests the most comfortable camping experience in California. Rafting and camping on the American River makes a great escape for groups and families visiting the Lake Tahoe or Sacramento Gold Country areas and an excellent special event for companies and adventurous youth groups.
Beyond Limits Adventures provides you with an experience you won't want to miss out on! Come join us at Beyond Limits Adventures for the finest whitewater rafting trips in California.
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Camp activities include half-court basketball, game tables, fishing, gold panning and relaxing around the campfire! Bring your mountain bikes for some of the best single track in the central Sierra, just minutes from our resort.
Please note: River Park Resort is designed for resort camping only. This means that we do not provide facilities for preparing your own meals. During your 2 day stay, you will be served three meals at camp. You may also go to any of the local restaurants. Our common campfire area is for campfires only. Please leave your stoves, grills and kitchen at home. There are other public campgrounds in the immediate area that provide facilities for cooking. Please contact us if you need recommendations.
Our cabin tents are set up on a bluff overlooking the river. Bring your own sleeping bags or pillows. You may also rent sleeping bags at our camp store.
Pads - $5.00 per two day stay
Incidentals for camping such as firewood, ice, flashlights, repellent, sunscreen, etc. may be purchased at our camp store.
Coloma/ Lotus, California
Welcome to Coloma/ Lotus, "The Whitewater Capital" of California. This is where California's first gold was discovered in 1848 along the banks of the
South Fork American River. Today you'll discover an incredible place for your family or group to enjoy the best river recreation in the west! Our facility River Park Resort was built for the sole purpose of hosting the most deluxe rafting adventures possible.
Our campsites are all river front and shaded by a quiet oak forest. The camping areas feature green grass and are located beach front. We also have several secluded beaches which are perfect for an evening of relaxing after your exciting day of running the rapids of the South Fork American river.
Beer Garden
Our beer garden features Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. ales, including their finest Pale Ale.
Camp Store
River Park Resort's camp store carries a large selection of beverages, snacks, beer, soda and souvenir items, including t-shirts, hats, and photographs of you and your friends on the river!
On our all-inclusive 2 day trips we include 1 night camping in the price but feel free to check in the night before your trip. Once you arrive in camp show your confirmation to our staff and you’ll be directed to your campsite.
Cabin Tent Accommodations: For groups
River Park Resort features free cabin tent accommodations for our deluxe 2 day trip guests who have a group of 4 or more persons. Each tent will sleep between 4 to 6 persons. If you would like privacy feel free to bring your own tents to set up on our lawn. We provide free cabin tents for each group of 4 to 6 persons. If you have 8 or more persons we will split your group into additional tents with a minimum of 4 per tent.
Large Cabin Tents
These upgraded outfitter cabin tents with foundations are set up for 4 persons to 6 persons and their gear. Cots and bunk beds are included, bring your own sleeping bags and pillows.
The Riverview Yurt
This deluxe bungalow tent provides the ultimate camping experience. It is available on a first come first served basis to 2 day trip guests only. It will hold up to 4 persons and can be rented for $100 per night. Bring your own sleeping bags and pillows. You may rent the yurt for 2 nights only - the nights before and during your 2 day trip.
Items Needed
The only equipment that is required to stay at our resort is personal camping equipment (sleeping bag, tent, pad, and toiletries). We do not allow pets.
Please bring: Towels, changes of clothes, Soap and toiletries, lawn chairs, sleeping bag, pillow, pad, tent (if needed), flashlight, sunscreen, swimsuit, sunglasses.
Our all-inclusive camping resort is great for kids. Kids can wade and fish from our beach at riverside. There are trails nearby and Marshall Gold Discovery Park is only a short hike from our resort.
Camping and Equipment Rentals
Sleeping bags -
$10.00 per two day stay
Meals
All -inclusive 2 day trips include lunch each day, dinner and breakfast. All meals are served buffet style.
2 day trip meals include:
Our hearty bar-be-cue dinner cooked at our outdoor grill with beer and wine for adults.
Hot breakfast with beverages - including coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fruit juice and ice water. Beer and Wine may be purchased from our camp store anytime (normal business hours) during your stay.
For optional meals (such as breakfast on day 1) there are several fine restaurants located nearby within easy walking distance from our camp.
Contact River Park Resort
River Park Resort, 7321 River Park Drive, Coloma, CA 95613
Phone: 530-622-0553
Open: April through September
Note: Our campground is available only to Beyond Limits rafting guests. If you are looking to camp only, there are other public campgrounds in the Coloma/ Lotus area.
Camping Rates with your own camping equipment : Off-season only
