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South Fork American River – 2 day

One day is just never enough to truly enjoy what rafting has to offer. Join us on this two day trip and let us take care of all the details! This trip includes 2 days of rafting, 1 night of camping, 4 meals and an adventure you will never forget.

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7+

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$239

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DEPARTURE

Your trip begins at 9:30 AM at Camp Lotus, where you’ll check in, set up your campsite, and meet your guides. After a short shuttle to the top of the river canyon, you’ll receive rafting gear, a safety orientation, and everything needed for the adventure ahead.

THE TRIP

Day one starts with exciting rapids right away on the South Fork American River, including Chile Bar, Meatgrinder, Triple Threat, and the famous Trouble Maker. After a gourmet riverside lunch, you’ll enjoy a scenic float through Coloma before returning to camp for a hot shower and a freshly prepared dinner.

After breakfast, you’ll tackle the scenic lower Gorge section of the South Fork. Enjoy more exciting rapids and beautiful canyon views along the way.

RETURN

Finish the trip at Folsom Reservoir. From there, a shuttle returns you to your vehicles. Most groups arrive back around 5:00 PM.

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DESCRIPTION

This phenomenal trip begins by meeting us at 9:30AM, to be shuttled up to the top of the river canyon. There you will be outfitted with all the necessary river gear and given a safety orientation by one of our highly trained guides. Before tackling the Chili Bar section on the South Fork of the American River. Stopping for a freshly prepared lunch along the river and getting to camp around 2:30PM. Giving you time to get situated in camp and enjoy the beautiful grass fields and swimming/fishing holes at camp, before being served a luxurious meal complete with appetizers, beverages (both sangria and non-alcoholic), entrees and dessert. Camp out under a thousand stars before waking to a complete breakfast including coffee, tea and orange juice, hash browns, eggs, sausage and fresh fruit. Then as the sun warms the day we get back into our rafts to enjoy the lower (Gorge) section of the South Fork. Finishing at Folsom Reservoir and getting shuttled back to your cars arriving back at your vehicles usually around 5:00PM.

The meeting place for this trip is our private campground partner, Camp Lotus. Please take the time to download and print directions as cell phone service can be spotty.

 

5461 Bassi Rd, Lotus, CA 95651

Drive Times:
Sacramento Area: Approximately 45 mins

San Francisco: Approximately 2 hours

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