California whitewater, American River - South Fork El Dorado county, Lotus Campground to Folsom Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+     15 miles   The scenic beauty of California and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The Lotus Campground to Folsom Lake section of American River - South Fork in California is 15 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III+ section. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. The Lotus Campground to Folsom Lake stretch is one of many paddling     stretches in this river system. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Sacramento—Arden-Arcade—Roseville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The wild scenery of the Northern Sierra Nevada is great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good   spots for that around here. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: A pleasant site like Marshall Gold Discovery State Park next to American River - South Fork is too magnificent to leave out, and American River - South Fork is a spot with many visitors from Rescue. And if that's not enough there's heaps more fun stuff to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Going to Auburn State Park right next door to American River - South Fork is a great thing to do, and you might also want to pay a visit to Norton Ravine if you're here at American River - South Fork. American River - South Fork, Lotus Campground to Folsom Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near American River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near American River - South Fork: American River - South Fork, El Dorado County, 5 miles away       Class III+ - 15 miles long (Lotus Campground to Folsom Lake) Whitewater Outfitter - Wilderness Adventures, El Dorado County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Whitewater Voyages, El Dorado County, 6 miles away       Whitewater outfitter American River - North Fork, Placer County, 8 miles away       Class II - 3 miles long (Confluence with Middle Fork to Folsom Lake) Whitewater Outfitter - Canyon Raft Rentals, Placer County, 9 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Sierra Outdoor Center, Placer County, 9 miles away       Whitewater outfitter American River - Middle Fork, Placer / El Dorado County, 10 miles away       Class I(II) - 7.1 miles long (former Greenwood Bridge to Mammoth Bar) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County, 11 miles away       Class II-IV - 20.5 miles long (Route 193 to Folsom Lake) American River - North Fork, Placer County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge to Ponderosa Way Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Black Bear Outdoors, Placer County, 15 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near American River - South Fork: Soda Springs, California , 50 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs Boreal, California , 52 miles away, 500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 41 runs Sugar Bowl, California , 52 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 13 lifts, 85 runs Donner Ski Ranch, California , 53 miles away, 750 foot drop, 7 lifts, 52 runs Alpine Meadows, California , 55 miles away, 1802 foot drop, 14 lifts, 100 runs Squaw Valley, California , 55 miles away, 2850 foot drop, 33 lifts, 177 runs Tahoe Donner, California , 58 miles away, 600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs Homewood, California , 58 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 56 runs Granlibakken, California , 60 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 1 runs Sierra at Tahoe, California , 62 miles away, 2212 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs   Marinas Near American River - South Fork: Folsom Lake Marina, El Dorado Hills , 10 miles away   Hotels Near American River - South Fork: Eden Vale Inn, Placerville , 3 miles away Bella Vista Bed And Breakfast, Placerville , 6 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Cameron Park, Cameron Park , 7 miles away Powers Mansion, Auburn , 9 miles away Holiday Inn AUBURN, Auburn , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near American River - South Fork: Camp Lotus, Lotus, 4 miles away Ponderosa Park Campground, Lotus, 5 miles away American River Resort-coloma, Coloma, 6 miles away   Public Lands Near American River - South Fork: Marshall Gold Discovery State Park, California , 6 miles away Auburn State Park, California , 8 miles away Folsom Lake State Park, California , 10 miles away   Golf Courses Near American River - South Fork: Bass Lake Golf Course, Rescue , 5 miles away Cold Springs Golf & Country, Placerville , 7 miles away Serrano Country Club, El Dorado Hills , 8 miles away   Lakes Near American River - South Fork Bass Lake, El Dorado , 7 miles away Lake Theodore, Placer , 10 miles away Halsey Forebay, Placer , 11 miles away