Mother Lode River Center

Mother Lode River Center 50 years of experience, 300,000 happy guests, great safety record. Call now!

Mother Lode River Center has great whitewater rafting guides, staff and equipment to facilitate your outdoor adventure. Our camp is located on a beautiful 19+ acre private riverside campground with hot showers, changing areas, flush toilets, canvas cabin tents, a full outdoor kitchen and dining area, volleyball courts, full ropes course, as well as riverside trails to explore and gentle eddy pools

to swim in. We have been an industry leader in environmental conservation and stewardship, and teach environmental education programs to school groups every summer and fall, so you can feel proud choosing Mother Lode as your destination.

05/01/2026

How can i explain this…
it’s not just a trip — it’s core memories 💛

dads + daughters getting outside, trying new things, and spending real time together

rafting, ropes course, camping, meals… all taken care of

this is the kind of trip you’ll both remember forever

📍Coloma, CA (South Fork American River)

👉 tag a dad who needs to plan this

👨‍💻book now malode.com

04/19/2026

No one told you a day outside with our guides would be this much fun

come see for yourself🌊

malode.com

04/17/2026

Camp is officially back 🌼
There’s nothing better than seeing students learning Gold Rush history on the South Fork American River — outside, hands-on, and having fun.

📍 Field trips, school groups, and youth programs welcome
👉 Learn more: malode.com

01/14/2026

Who’s already thinking about 2026 adventures? 🌊

Email us at [email protected] whenever you’re ready to start planning.

’Twas the day before Christmas Eve,and all through the feed,everyone’s scrolling & stressingabout gifts they still need....
12/24/2025

’Twas the day before Christmas Eve,
and all through the feed,
everyone’s scrolling & stressing
about gifts they still need.

The shipping ran late,
the socks felt too lame,
and another loud gadget
just felt… kind of the same.

But the river reminds us
something we tend to forget:
the best gift isn’t “stuff”—
it’s the memories we get.

Laughing on rapids,
getting splashed in the face,
unplugging your phone
to enjoy a wild place.

So if you’re still running around
(and we’ve all been there),
a day on the river
is a gift you can share.

No wrapping, no panic,
no malls, no despair—
just stories to keep
and fresh canyon air.

Merry Christmas from MaLode 🎄
We can’t wait for spring sunshine
and more river cheer. 🌊✨

If you want to give a river day to someone you love, just email us:
📩 [email protected]

12/22/2025

Every year we scramble for last-minute gifts… but the moments you spend outside with your people?
Those stay forever. 🎁📸🌄🏞️🌌

This year, skip the panic and give something you can’t wrap:

✨ a day outside (when the sun comes back)
✨ sunshine on the river next summer
✨ stories your kids will tell for years
✨ memories that become “old photographs” someday

If you want to gift someone a river day next year, just email [email protected] and we’ll help you set something up. 🎁🌊

12/11/2025

The South Fork isn’t just rapids — it’s swimming, laughing, floating, and those moments kids talk about all year long.
Can it be rafting season yet? 💛

Evening colors on Highway Rapid and geese heading home for the night.Moments like this are why we love guiding on the So...
11/15/2025

Evening colors on Highway Rapid and geese heading home for the night.
Moments like this are why we love guiding on the South Fork American — and why a day with Mother Lode is never just a rafting trip✨

That’s a wrap on the 2025 season! 💙💚Big thanks to our crew for all the work that goes into putting the rafts and camp to...
11/09/2025

That’s a wrap on the 2025 season! 💙💚
Big thanks to our crew for all the work that goes into putting the rafts and camp to bed for winter. The boats are resting, but the river keeps flowing.

Stay tuned to see what the team’s up to this winter — from ski slopes to surf breaks and maybe a few rivers around the world. 🌊❄️

Looking for rafting near Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, or the Bay Area? 🌊At Mother Lode River Center, every trip starts with s...
09/27/2025

Looking for rafting near Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, or the Bay Area? 🌊

At Mother Lode River Center, every trip starts with smiles, silly faces, and a whole lot of fun. Come join us on the South Fork American River 🚣✨

Address

6280 State Highway 49
Lotus, CA
95651

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15306264187

Website

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QcDEkaCxxFU, https://www.google.com/search?q=motherload+rafting&,

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