Along the American River in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Mother Lode River Center provides walk-in camping access on open terrain. The campground operates with reservations available and includes drinking water, restrooms with showers, and picnic tables at each site. Nightly rates range from $20 to $150 depending on site selection and season.
Cell service reaches the property, and trash pickup keeps sites maintained. The walk-in format means campers carry gear from parking areas to their designated spots. Coloma's gold rush history and river access make this a practical base for rafters and visitors exploring the American River corridor, though the open layout offers limited natural shade during peak summer months.
Description
Please note: Camping is only available to guests who book one of our guided adventures like rafting, ropes courses, or outdoor programs. This is a private, closed-to-the-public space designed for people joining our activities.
- Tent camping only (no RV hookups; vehicles must fit in a standard parking space)
- Canvas cabin tents available for an additional charge
- Hot showers and potable water
- No open fires (propane stoves okay!)
- No dogs—sorry, we love them too
- Please call ahead to confirm your trip and reserve your stay
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Location
Private CampgroundMother Lode River Center is located in California
Coordinates
38.826824094907096 N
120.94134552708941 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
Verizon5GGood Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/2/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/2/26
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 44 min from Sacramento, CA
- 1 hr 9 min from Yuba City, CA
- 1 hr 25 min from Stockton, CA
- 2 hrs 1 min from Carson City, NV
