If you’re a rafting guest we invite you to tent camp on the shores of the American River at our private campground for FREE!
Our riverfront campground is 20 acres and is also home to our South Fork American River rafting trip operations. Our campground offers space for rafting guests to bring their own tent and camp by the river for free, available the night before or after your rafting trip.
Note: Reservations are still required for free camping. Free camping is offered the night before or after your rafting trip.
Glamping tent upgrades are available for an additional cost. We also have group camping areas available, please contact us directly about group camping availability.
We have a main parking lot that is used by rafting guests and campers. Vehicles are not permitted in camping areas, but we do provide carts to assist in transporting your overnight gear from car to camp. You can set up in any available location, but please be considerate in your use of the space.
Private individual showers with changing area.
Do your thing in comfort with flushing toilets!
We have giant jenga, ping pong and lots of board games and fun activities at camp.
Bring your own tent for closest camping to the river. FREE for river rafting guests the night before or after your trip. Reservation still required.
THE BEST way to camp on the South Fork American River! We offer 4 person canvas tent rentals for a more “glamping” experience. These are all situated on a wood platform with a private deck. Cots, sleeping pads & chairs are provided. These are $100/night (for 4 people).
Our 20 acre campground has plenty of space for large groups. We have secluded areas great for family reunions, scout groups, healing adventures, corporate team building events and more! Some of our amazing employees are certified yoga, and massage therapists – inquire with us if you are interested in additional activities. Please contact us directly about reserving your group camping space.
You are welcome to park your RV in our parking lot or camp in your car. The parking area is not riverside and vehicles are not allowed to drive into the camping areas, but the walk is only a couple minutes to the river. FREE for rafting guests the night before or after your rafting trip.
We love animals, but please leave your pets at home. If you are in need of a place to leave your dog while you raft or camp with us at the South Fork American River Dogwoods Resort in Garden Valley is a great option, just be sure to book well in advance!
We usually have a ban on open flames (campfires, charcoal BBQ’s etc) in the peak summer months when California is especially susceptible to fires. We do not usually allow any campfires, charcoal BBQ’s or any open flame at camp. Propane cook stoves & BBQ’s are allowed, so we suggest you plan on bringing those if you are cooking at camp.
The county of El Dorado has mandatory quiet hours for all campgrounds and residences between the hours of 10pm – 7am. This is to regulate any amplified music and loud parties and is not an issue with most of our guests.
