• North Fork American
• Trip Prices
• Details & Directions
• River Map
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For details regarding the North Fork American River whitewater rafting trips, download and print the PDF information sheet listed below for the trip you will be taking. See also our printable Disclaimer Form, which must be completed and and brought to the river with you. See also our Frequently Asked Questions page.

• North Fork One Day Trip Information Sheet (pdf file)

Meeting Place and Times

All trips on the North Fork American River will meet near the city of Colfax, 15 miles east of Auburn.

The scheduled meeting times will depend on the particular trip you are taking and will vary from the night prior to the trip for most two day trips, to between 7:30 a.m. and 12 noon for all one day trips.

Directions

If you are coming from either Northern or Southern California drive first to the city of Sacramento. Once in the Sacramento area, take Interstate 80 east to Reno, travelling past Roseville and Auburn. Once you’ve reached 10 miles past Auburn, you’ll find yourself in the town of Weimar, where you will look for the WEIMAR-CROSS ROADS EXIT. Turn right at the exit and park in the Park and Pool lot right there. Look for the Whitewater Excitement Vans(s).

If you are starting in the South Lake Tahoe area, take Highway 50 west towards Placerville. At the Highway 49 sign, turn right onto Spring Street. Now follow Highway 49 towards Coloma, then on to Auburn. In Auburn you’ll look for Interstate 80 east, take this towards Reno. 10 miles past Auburn is the town of Weimar. Take the WEIMAR-CROSS ROADS EXIT, turn to the right and park in the Park and Pool lot right there. Look for the Whitewater Excitement Vans(s).

For those opf you coming from the North Lake Tahoe area, you’ll start out on the Interstate 80 west towards Colfax. Just west of Colfax, look for the WEIMAR-CROSS ROADS EXIT, turn left here and cross over the freeway, turn right and park in the Park and Pool lot. Look for the Whitewater Excitement Vans(s).

WWE Camp Store

(Only available on two day trips)

At the meeting area, we have a small store that has many different items for sale. T-shirts, sweat shirts, river shorts and sandals, hats, along with waterproof cameras, lib balm, and sunscreen, plus many camping items, snacks and drinks. The store will be open in the morning before & afternoon after your trip.

What to Bring

On one day trips you will need a swim suit or shorts, tennis shoes or Teva type saddles, hat, sunglasses with retaining device, sun block, lip balm, pile or poly-pro sweater along with a windbreaker in case of cool weather, disposable waterproof camera, garbage bag for wet clothes, a small amount of money for souvenirs, photos, extra set of clothes and dry shoes (left in the car) for the trip home.

Wet suits are required during the spring (prior to Memorial Day) and during times of HIGH WATER (can sometimes last until mid-June). They can be rented from us right at the Camp Store or from a local dive shop. For your safety, those not having wet suits when required will not be able to participate in the trip.

Two Day Trips you will need the above one day list plus, sleeping bag and pad, tent (optional after Memorial Day), camp clothes (dry shoes, long pants, shirt, sweater or jacket), personal and toiletry items, flashlight, insect repellent.

Meals

Guests on our one day trips are provided with a delicious riverside deli-styled buffet lunch included a plentiful sandwich bar with a variety of meats, breads, cheeses, veggies, pasta or potato salad, potato chips, fresh fruits, cookies and ice cold drinks.

Guests on our two day trips are provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner on both days. All meals include fresh veggies and fruit, and cold and hot beverages. Dinners consist of Grilled Chicken, Filet Mignon, Cesear Salad, Baked Potato, French Bread, Corn on the Cob, Wine, Sodas and Beer, and our Great Dutch Oven Baked Desserts

Campgrounds

We have our own private camp area, only for WWE Guests, right on the banks of the South Fork of the American river. Our facilities include: bathrooms with hot showers, flush toilets, sinks and mirrors, recreation areas with volleyball, basketball, horseshoe pits, and ping pong. All of our camp areas are group areas that are assigned prior to your arriving. Smaller sized groups could be sharing an area with another smaller sized group.

Reservations for the WWE Camp Area can be made by calling our office at (800) 750-2386. Cost for camping is $10.00 per person per night. We do also have areas for RV’s, however, we do not have any hook-ups available.

Coloma Resort (530) 621-2267
American River Resort (530) 622-6700
Camp Lotus (530) 622-8672

Lodging

Hotels / Motels
Best Western, Cameron Park (800) 601-1234
Super 8, Cameron Park (530) 677-7177
Best Western, Placerville (800) 854-9100

Bed & Breakfasts
Coloma Country Inn, Coloma (530) 622-6919
American River Inn, Georgetown (530) 333-4499
Chichester Mckee House, Placerville (800) 831-4008

Driving Times

Los Angeles 420 miles • 7 +/- hours
San Francisco 110 miles • 2.5 hours
San Jose 160 miles • 3 hours
South Lake Tahoe 80 miles • 2 hours
North Lake Tahoe 95 miles • 2 hours

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