The Camp Lotus Campground
This small and public campground, situated along the South Fork of the American River, offers tent camping, RV sites, and cabins. Located less than a mile from the All-Outdoors River Center, it is a convenient campground for pre- and post-trip camping in conjunction with our South Fork trips.
Camp Lotus is also the location of our overnight camp during the South Fork 2-Day and South Fork / Middle Fork 2-Day Combo rafting trips.
Where is Camp Lotus?
Camp Lotus is located two miles outside the small historic Gold Rush town of Coloma, and less than a mile from the All-Outdoors River Center. Make sure to stop and check in at the main office as you enter Camp Lotus. They'll provide you with a camp site assignment and a parking/camping pass. If the office is closed, info will be posted.
Camp Lotus
5461 Bassi Rd
Lotus, CA 95651
How To Reserve Camping?
2-Day Trip Rafters
The campground is automatically reserved and the fee included on all All-Outdoors South Fork 2-Day and South Fork / Middle Fork 2-Day Combo trips. To add pre- or post-trip camping, contact us to ensure that you are camping at the same spot during your entire stay. The additional fees are passed on to Camp Lotus.
All Other Campers (not on a 2-Day Trip)
Call the Camp Lotus Office directly at (530) 622-8672 to reserve the spaces needed. Advance reservations are required.
What Is The Camp Like?
This long established public campground has eight acres of land and 2,000 feet of riverfront property (please note - there is no life guard on duty). It is well developed with electricity, running water, showers, flush toilets, volleyball, horseshoe pits, and a camp store/deli. Campsites have access to community fire rings, BBQ pits, and picnic tables. Flat sleeping areas with tent sites are available. Camp Lotus only has a handful of sites with RV / Camp Trailer hook-ups. Special arrangements must be made for specific "hook-up sites." In addition to camp sites there are also cabins available. Quiet hours are enforced from 10pm to 7am. No dogs are allowed.
Additional Information
For driving directions, photos, further information about lodging, visit the Camp Lotus website.