River Park Resort

Camping on the South Fork of the American River in Coloma,CA

Welcome to Coloma, "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 was built for the sole purpose of hosting the most quality rafting adventures possible.

Our campsites are riverfront and shaded by a quiet oak forest. The group 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.

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.

The Riverview Yurt  is a deluxe tent accommodation featuring a deck overlooking the river, a queen-sized bed with bedding, and comfortable furnishings inside. Reservations are required for all cabin tents. We also have cabin tents with cots that sleep up to 6 persons.

 

Our beer garden features Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. ales including  their finest Pale Ale.

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 book additional nights before or after your trip. You may add on additional nights of camping anytime during your trip if space allows. Once you arrive in camp show your confirmation to our staff and you’ll be directed to your campsite.

Camping Rates: if you bring your own camping equipment.
$10.00 per person per night - $15.00 per person for non-rafters-

TENT RENTALS AND ACCOMMODATIONS- River Park Resort features several tent options for our guests. Our cabin tents are set up on a bluff overlooking the river
If you rent a cabin tent our camping fee (above) is waived ..

Large Cabin tents - $75.00 per night - These upgraded outfitter cabin tents with foundations are set up for 4 persons and their gear. cots and bunkbeds are included, bring your own sleeping bags and pillows.

The Riverview Yurt - $100 per night - (2 persons - $10 per extra person) This deluxe bungalow tent provides the ultimate camping experience. If tent camping is not your cup of tea, spend a night in the river yurt and you will be nicely surprised! A queen sized bed is included and up to 2 cots may be rented additionally. 

You may rent sleeping bags at our camp store. To reserve a tent in advance, please let us know the date you are arriving, how many persons and which type of tent you would like to reserve. Please contact us at beyondlimits@comcast.net or call 1-800-234-7238.

Items you'll need for your camping adventure at River Park Resort:

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 swim 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 EQUIPMENT RENTALS:

Sleeping bags -     $10.00 per two day stay

Pads -                    $5.00 per two day stay
Incidentals for camping such as flashlights, repellant, sunscreen, etc. may be purchased at our camp store.

MEALS

All -inclusive trips include lunch each day , camping and a meal package. You may also add on camping and a meal package to your rafting trip when you arrive. All meals are served buffet style.

Meal Package - Includes a hearty bar-be-cue dinner cooked at our outdoor grill and a hot breakfast. Beverages include coffee, tea, hot chocolate, ice tea, lemonade, fruit juice and ice water. Beer and Wine may be purchased during happy hour and dinner.

Meal Package Price: $35 per person.

Meal Packages are available on certain nights only. For nights where no meal package is available there are several fine restaurants located nearby within easy walking distance.

River Park Resort, 7321 River Park Drive, Coloma, CA 95613               

phone: 530-622-0553 open April through September, 2008