Home | River Trips | About Us | Prices | Contact Us | Map & Directions | Local Info
530-295-8333
 
About Us
Page Contents:
Private Riverside Camp
What You Might Need:
Weather Conditions
What We Have Available For Sale / Rent
Typical Meals
  Gold Rush Whitewater Rafting
 
Private Riverside Camp
New in 2006, we've gone "GREEN" with a Brand New State of the Art 6,000 Watt Solar system that powers the entire property & campground!

New in 2007, we've added a FREE Public Access Wi-Fi Hotspot for those who just can't seem to let go...it wasn't easy to set up, but we're hoping that some of you will appreciate it!

New in 2008 is a Secondary Lower Parking Lot, an improved/expanded Upper Parking Lot, general facility improvements and added campground spaces with inground sprinkler systems to keep things green!

New in 2011 we have expanded our business to now being partnered with 1000 Trails Campgrounds Network. This means that we now have access to their amazing fully furnished Riverview Cabins and also Full RV hookup sites as well! We also will be opening a new onsite restaurant and general store to offer even more convenience and services.

We are a Private campground, so we don't allow General Public Camping or send our guests to Public-Accessible campgrounds. Only Gold Rush Guests get to stay here! You will have real bathrooms and showers, Multimedia Presentation area and professional catered/prepared food. More importantly it makes for a less crowded, more personal camping experience and allows us to help customize your trip needs.

Of course everybody says that they have the best campground, so we happily invite you to stop by anytime just to see our facilities in person. Feel free to stop any staff member to show you around or ask any questions.

We have plenty of room for our exclusive use, with special facilities including at least one picnic table per campsite, with volleyball, horseshoes, ping pong, gold panning, and fishing along the river.

All the campsites are grassy and all are level for sleeping and on the river. There are campfire pits availabe near the sites and Trees for shade in the afternoons.

Unfortunately we have a NO PETS policy (our lawyers said so) even though we ourselves love our pets very much...so that means to leave your dogs, cats, iguanas, birds, reptiles, amphibians, or anything that crawls, walks, flies, slithers, hobbles, hops, jumps, swaggers, waddles, rolls, swims, etc. AT HOME!!! Sorrrry...

 

    Back to Top

 

What You Might Need:
Sunblock! The Most Common Whitewater Rafting Injury is SUNBURN!
Big Floppy, Shady Sun Hats and Sunglasses (Don't Forget Leashes, so you can keep'em) Shoes Suitable for Swimming in the River (Sandals w/Ankle Straps, Water Shoes, Old Tennis shoes, etc.)
Women: One-Piece Swimsuits recommended, OR 2-Piece w/Shorts Perhaps?
Men: Sufer-Type Boardshorts, or any Synthetic/Quick Drying material shorts
Wetsuits (Apil-June Spring-Time River Trips)
Toiletry Kits (Towel, Toothbrush/Paste, Shampoo/Soap)
Tents
Comfortable Clothes for lounging around (Sweatpants, Sweatshirts, etc.)
Sleeping Pads (Air Mattresses are the easiest and most comfortable)
Sleeping Bags / Pillows
Waterproof Cameras?
Chapstick / Lip Balm of some sort
Flashlights / Lanterns (Although we do have Automatic Lighting throughout Campground.
MOST IMPORTANTLY...CHECK THE WEATHER AND BRING OUR DIRECTIONS WITH YOU!!!

 

    Back to Top

 

Weather Conditions
Weather in the Sierra Foothills can change on short notice. It's best to be prepared for any kind of weather situation. Seasonal weather patterns do exist.April-June, days are usually breezy and warm (60-70 degrees). Nights can be in the 50's; generally cooler during the earlier spring trips. The summer months (July-August) are usually hot and dry (85-100 degrees).

 

    Back to Top

 

What We Have Available For Sale / Rent
Camping (Includes Use of Hot Showers & Bathroom Facilities)
First Night of Camping $10 / night / person
Additional Nights $20 / night / person
Non-Rafting Friends/Family (Limited) $25 / night / person
Rental Items:
Cabin Tents 6-8 people (4 cots included) $50 / night
Small Tents 2-4 people $10 / night
Digital Projection Audio/Video Stage Use $50 / night
Stream Machine® Water Guns $10 / trip
Wetsuits (Farmer John Style) $10 / trip
Water Resistant Splash Tops (Long Sleeve) $5 / trip
Neoprene Booties (Shoes) $5 / trip
For Sale Items:
H2O-Proof (Reloadable) Cameras $20 / each
Toothbrush / Toothpaste Kits $5 / each
Eyeglass/Sunglass Holders (Chums®) $5 / each
T-Shirts $15 / each
Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9v) $ Variable
Ice $ Variable
Sodas (Soda Machine available)

 

    Back to Top

 

Typical Meals (Will Vary Depending on Day's Chef)

 

Breakfast ($15)
  • Gourmet Organic Coffee
  • Hot Chocolate Machine
  • Premium Non-Concentrate Orange Juice
  • Fresh Fruit Selection
  • Yogurts
  • Organic Granola
  • Soy Milk
  • Dry Cereal Selection
  • French Toast or Pancakes
  • Spriral-Sliced Honey Ham or
  • Gourmet Breakfast Sausage or Bacon
  • Hash Browns or Country Style Potatoes
  • Scrambled Cheesy Eggs

 

Lunch ($15)
  • Fountain Soda Machine
  • Hamburgers / Cheeseburgers / Gardenburgers
  • Hot Dogs / Gourmet Sausages
  • Fresh Fruits
  • Potato Salad / Pasta Salad
  • Chip Selection
  • Cookie Selection

 

Dinner ($25)
  • Gourmet Organic Coffee
  • Fountain Soda Machine
  • Smoked BBQ Ribs / BBQ Chicken
  • Chef's Choice Vegetable
  • Chef's Choice Pasta Dish
  • Chef's Choice Special Salad
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Garlic Bread or Featured Bread
  • Gold Rush Chili Beans
  • Chef's Choice Freshly Prepared Dessert

**Meals can be added to any trip…and for those of you who can handle it, of course you can have second helpings!!!

 

    Back to Top

 

© 2005 Gold Rush Whitewater Rafting
Gold Rush Whitewater Rafting
raft@goldrushriver.com
7291 Highway 49 - P.O. Box 1070 - Lotus, CA 95651
Office Direct: 530-295-8333