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Tributary Whitewater Camp

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¡ Lotus, El Dorado, California
2 acres hosted by Tributary Whitewater A.
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We are a white water rafting company operating on the South Fork American River in Lotus, CA. We have overnight camping regularly in the Summer months available at our private riverside campground. Our camping areas are especially suited for large groups, families, scout groups, corporate group events, birthday celebrations, as well as Bachelor and Bachelorette parties! Come set up camp at our beautifully serene private riverside campground where you can enjoy riverside fishing, horseshoes, whitewater rafting, and relaxation! The site includes picnic tables and a covered kitchen area (shelf/counter space and a sink with potable water). Our campground has a shared restroom facility (used by campers in our main camp and raft guests). At our campground we have a secluded camping area "Camp 1" which offers a private riverside nook, exclusive use of a large covered kitchen area (with abundant counter space, shelves, and large sink with potable water. We also have a "Glamping" option of renting a canvas tent at our campground. These have a private deck with chairs and solar lights and cots! The shower and restroom facilities are shared, but the closest one is not used by the other campers much.
Activities
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Paddling
Natural features
Beach
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
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Michael B.recommends
October 17, 2022
Riverside Canvas Tent Camping - 42e7
The tents were beautiful, had the necessities, and cute little lights. Super close to the river and absolutely beautiful.
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Virginia P.recommends
September 7, 2022
Raft California Group Site
Camping and rafting!
I would describe our stay at Raft California Camp as a peaceful glamping experience by the river. Upon our arrival, our host got my husband and I checked in, then gave us a tour of the available facilities and amenities (canvas tent, outdoor kitchen/dining area, propane fire ring, bathroom/shower facility, picnic tables, gaming area, etc.). During our sojourn at Raft California Camp, we lodged in one of ten canvas tents on the property. The tent was well-maintained, and provided for a comfortable, relaxing stay. On the exterior, a spacious adjoined deck with chairs, a table, and solar lighting created an ideal space for leisurely lounging and star-gazing. Inside, cozy cots and camping mattresses could accommodate up to four adults being lulled to sleep by the sound of the river. The entire Hipcamp runs parallel to a class 3 river, and great swimming holes are found on property. My husband and I were not able to take a rafting trip on this occasion, but Raft California Camp would certainly have been a beautiful place to enjoy some amazing water-borne recreation. If you’re looking for a great place to spend time in nature that everyone in the family will enjoy, Raft California Camp would be a fantastic spot to spend a relaxing weekend with loved ones. Thank you for sharing your riverside Hipcamp with us. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time here!
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Megan G.recommends
July 17, 2022
Raft California Group Site
Great site for a big group!
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Alex C.recommends
May 30, 2022
Raft California Group Site
Fun!
Amazing location for adults and kids!
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Robin D.recommends
July 5, 2021
Raft California Group Site
Amazing site. So we’ll suited for our group of 25 with a mix of adults and kids ages 3-18. Kitchen set up is a great addition and the short walk to the swimming area kept us cool during a hot week. Some of our group booked a last minute raft trip and the hosts were very accommodating and everyone had a great time. We would definitely come back.
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Jessica W.recommends
June 14, 2021
Raft California Group Site
Highly recommend
We LOVED our stay at the raft california hipcamp site. The pictures don’t do it justice. We had about 20 people, 10 tents and there was plenty of space to not have tents right on top of each other. I loved having the sound of the river especially at night. For some, it felt a little loud while sleeping but ear plugs did the trick so if you’re sensitive to that type of background noise you can camp further from the river and/or being ear plugs and it should be fine. The kitchen with running potable water made group meals and keeping clean so easy. I know some reviews say the flush bathrooms and showers are far. I’m pregnant so I was worried about it and let me just say they really were not far - I should know I visited them A LOT. Maybe a 3 min walk from camp. With a headlamp at night it was no problem. Having a non porta pottie option made such a big difference to my comfort. The swimming area that was nearby was perfect for cooling down, watching the whitewater rafting people float by and lounging on inner tubes. The wheelbarrows to cart stuff to and from the cars were great. Yeah it was a short walk with a small hill so it required a little work but hey, it’s camping - shouldn’t it be at least a little bit of work? We had a great time and would love to come back. Hosts are amazing and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed.
Location
Lotus, El Dorado, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Nisenan First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Tributary Whitewater A.Joined in June 2018
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