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    3.8 (78 reviews)
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    Best camp accommodations at the river, Camp Lotus!

    Best accommodations at the river, no doubt! Campground owner is the best! He opened up his home (campground) for us when we were in desperate need and for that we are forever grateful. God Bless you, Campground owner!

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    Shellu L.

    This has always been a great place to spend our hot summer days, sitting on the river relaxing for hours as if time did not exist.

    John L.

    Awesome place to spend a weekend.  Things to know: 1) Very central for rafting.  Many of the rafting companies operate nearby or even in the campground.  2) The owners are very serious about the quiet times and no dog policies.  They patrol and make sure things get quiet at 10pm. 3) Tons of 20-something outdoor enthusiasts.  They can be loud, roudy, and fun if you expect it.  They can also be inconsiderate.  4)  There are lots of families too...know what to expect. 5) lots of camping right on the river - puck your spots carefully and call the office for advice. 6) the store is actually a pretty good deal considering there is nothing nearby.  Don't be afraid to go in and use the deli or get ice.

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    Madai C.

    Great staff! Very nice people! Great prices ! Can't wait to camp there! We had a great time on a busy weekend! We will be back for sure and this time to camp! We will be back in two weeks! Thanks camp Lotus !!

    Infodiva B.

    I drive an SUV. Imagine my suprise when I arrived with my carpool, and I had to squeeze in between two trucks just to un-load. This was noon on a Saturday. I was lucky, at least I was able to park. Others were not so lucky. I stayed in the same spot until Sunday. Anytime I went to get something from my car, I was eyed like I was leaving. They need to landscape a new parking situation. I pitched a tent with no tarp underneath. I found the camp lots bumpy and over run with potholes. They were also confusing. There are no pathways so I walked through another campsite many times before I was admonished. I liked the cleanliness and availability of the restrooms and bathing facilities. Many times showers, commodes, and basins are nightmares. The location of the facilities are along a path and up stairs. Warning Do Not Drink Beer or Partake in Drinking Games to all hours of the night if you do not want to HIKE to the bathroom to relieve yourself! There are BBQ pits and picnic tables. The rates and other amenities are excellent. I loved the quiet. I was here with some legal professionals to white water raft down The South Fork of the American River.

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    J N.

    Camp Lotus is a little gem and my getaway on the South Fork of the American River. River access is awesome, each grassy camping site is located very close to the bank of the river and launching area. Insider Tip: The store sells an incredible pumpkin cream cheese muffin that you have to sink your teeth into. While you're wiping away those delicious muffin crumbs off your face you can check your email with wi-fi access available near the store. Leave your Segway in San Francisco and enjoy one of the many scenic hiking trails around Camp Lotus. I love this spot and look forward to coming back soon!

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    Amazing spot by the river with tons of trees. Went there for a day picnic. Will definitely go back in summer.

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    Safest, cleanest, most peaceful and friendliest camping / lodging I have come upon on the American River. This is now our go to!

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    The staff are extremely hospitable and generous. The grounds are beautiful, well maintained, and comfortable!

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    Stayed here 6/25 in site 21. Nice camp grounds. The pot holes on the road in are very big so it…read moretakes a long time to drive the last 5 miles. The trash dumpsters were full when we got there and were over full when we left. For having valt toilets they were clean. We will go back again.

    The campground was great in many ways, the good: The campsites were a decent size and all good…read morelocations and access to the creek. The first come first serve sites were almost all empty Sunday-Wednesday mid July when I visited. The creek is beautiful and there are lots of good swimming spots. We stayed with friends in a group site and several single nearby sites. There was plenty of space and fallen trees and meadows for our kids to explore! The bad: Idk why but checkout and checkin are both at 2pm, so the sites aren't being cleaned fully between uses. There was a bit of trash at ours and we almost overlapped with the group there before us. The dumpsters were full the entire time we were there. So many yellow jackets and mosquitos, but that's summer in California near the water for you. The worst, there were several bears that made the rounds scavenging every night. We heard them sniffing around tents, banging around coolers, and people generally letting off foghorns and screaming and dogs barking all night long. The campsite is not equipped for bears. The hosts are doing their best, but this is their first summer with this problem, and they aren't receiving support from fish and wildlife. There are no bear boxes at the campsites and very little signage anywhere alerting people to store all their containers and food out of reach at night. People are also not helping. We talked to one family with their food out and said to pack it up as there were bears out the night before. They said they had been coming to the campground for years and never seen a bear. They didn't pack up their food at night and the bears got it all, and they had to leave the next day. The stupidity was astounding. Overall, I would recommend it except for the bears! Hopefully the government steps up to give the host more support before something serious happens!

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    Have now done this hike/loop a few times now and it's definitely worth the drive and parking…read morefiasco. The trail is about 4 miles long and takes just a couple hours to do at a slow/medium pace. The trail is pretty wide, there were people with their dogs, a few little kids, and lots of groups enjoying the beautiful day. The majority of the trail is shady and covered by beautiful trees, some spots are under the direct sun so bring a hat or sunnies. You'll see tons of butterflies, wild flowers, birds, and of course will see the spillway. Parking is $10 cash paid to the park. This most recent time that I came it was very difficult to find parking, so if you plan to come on a weekend plan ahead and come early. I would also recommend bringing bus spray and being cautious of the poison ivy along the sides of the trail. Overall it's a beautiful hike and I'd recommend it!

    Beautiful hike!! Highly recommend! There is a $10 parking fee. The fee grants you access to…read moreMULTIPLE trails for the ENTIRE day, take advantage and check out different areas to explore the scenery. More info on their website! The hike was moderate. Pretty straight forward, some steep elevation here and there. But worth the experience! As we hiked I was greeted by the buzzing bees at work, different species of butterflies, and watched the birds glide above me. The trail is filled with trees that provided shade, accompanied by drafts of wind. Hearing the water crash as we got closer to the dam was the best motivation to quicken our pace. So stunning! There's a small bench where you can sit to enjoy the view before your hike back. We were wiped because we went at peak heat level, rookie mistake. So definitely check the weather to go at a cooler time to thoroughly enjoy this wonderful scenic hike!

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