WILD ADVENTURES
Whitewater Rafting
A RELAXING ESCAPE FROM THE HEAT OR AN AFTERNOON ADVENTURE
We have partnered with WET River Trips to offer white water rafting trips on the American River with door-to-door service for you to enjoy along with your stay at the Coloma Resort. Choose from the following two half-day trips and four 1-day trip options and use the code “Coloma Resort” when you reserve your trip (reservations must be made a minimum of 5 days before the trip date) you will be picked up from the Resort 15 minutes before the trip meeting time and returned to the Resort when the trip is done.
South Fork American - Beginner/Intermediate (Class 3)
● Upper (Chili Bar Section) 1-Day with Lunch
● Lower (Gorge Section) 1-Day with Lunch
● Full River (Both Chili Bar & Gorge Sections) 1-Day with Lunch
● Upper (Chili Bar Express) Half-Day (Lunch Not Included)
● Lower (Gorge Express) Half-Day (Lunch Not Included)
Middle Fork American (Intermediate: Class 4) 1-Day with Lunch
WHITEWATER
Kayaking
The Southfork of the American River offers great adventures for experienced kayakers. Plenty of challenges await you, and advanced experience is needed for this self-guided activity. Appropriate whitewater kayaking gear (including life jackets) are required. Local rentals are available.
RELAXING AND FUN
Tubing
Go with the flow and tube down the American River! Tubing on the river is a great family-friendly, self-guided activity.
The stretch of river in front of Coloma Resort is perfect for tubing in the months of May through September. Launch your tube right below the Trouble Maker Rapid and ride the current to Henningson Park in Lotus.
Tubes, life jackets are available for sale in the General Store. Life Jackets are required.
FRESH AIR AND SUNSHINE IN COLOMA
BIKING
Bring your own bike and enjoy beautiful riverfront scenery! Trails surrounding Coloma Resort range from country-road explorations to steep trail rides.
Pedal through the quaint little town of Coloma, explore Coloma Resort’s gated campground or take on more challenging terrain just a short drive away. Biking is a great family activity or can be enjoyed solo.
For more experienced bikers, the Cronan Ranch system of trails is a popular mountain biking destination for a more advanced skill level. The American River Confluence in Auburn is also approximately 12 miles away and encompasses a wide variety of trails and challenge levels.
HIKING
Experience a beautifully-preserved area with a well-maintained system of trails. Many trails are within walking distance from your campsite to the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park including Dutch Creek Falls, where you can check out the poppies in the spring and the beautiful vistas of the Coloma Valley from Monroe Ridge trail. Cronan Ranch is a short drive away, with 5 miles of riverfront trails. There are many difficulty levels and this trail is frequented by hikers, bikers, and horses.
Coloma is a great place to hike with dogs and kids too!
Hiking with Kids Tip: Check out the Dinosaur Hunt trail in the Dave Moore Nature Area, off of HWY 49 just a short drive from the campground! The mile loop trail is super easy, has an outhouse, picnic tables, river access and dinosaur figurines hidden throughout the trail. Don't forget to bring your own dinosaurs to hide for others to hunt too!
