Camping Link for Mother Lode RIver Center will be published in the confirmation email you receive after you register for your JuniorGuides session.
CAMPING IS A FAMILY AFFAIR WITH JUNIOR GUIDES!
One aspect that makes Junior Guides Raft Camp so unique is family camping. JG Families come from watersheds all across the states, and they make new friends here among like-minded folks. While kids are having the time of their lives during the day, adults are free to boat, read in a lounge chair, go wine tasting, or inner tube. Many rafting parents recruit paddlers for their own day trips. No guarantees, but you could find yourself heading downriver with parents and former professional guides!
In the evenings, parents and kids are reunited and organized group activities occupy our time. One night might be a themed DANCE PARTY, one night kid-led skit night, and the last night we host a slide show and closing ceremony before camp is over.
CAMPING IS A FAMILY AFFAIR WITH JUNIOR GUIDES!
One aspect that makes Junior Guides Raft Camp so unique is family camping. JG Families come from watersheds all across the states, and they make new friends here among like-minded folks. While kids are having the time of their lives during the day, adults are free to boat, read in a lounge chair, go wine tasting, or inner tube. Many rafting parents recruit paddlers for their own day trips. No guarantees, but you could find yourself heading downriver with parents and former professional guides!
In the evenings, parents and kids are reunited and organized group activities occupy our time. One night might be a themed DANCE PARTY, one night kid-led skit night, and the last night we host a slide show and closing ceremony before camp is over.
Payment for camping is not included in rafting program fees. Payment for camping/evening meals is each family's responsibility.
Join the majority of Junior Guides campers at Mother Lode River Center. MaLode has fabulous facilities; flush toilets and hot showers, river-front access with put-ins and take-outs, tent camping and bunkhouse options, parking, shaded dining, and 1/2 mile of riverfront on their 12 acre private campus. MotherLode campground is not a good location for bikes, scooters or pets. But bring frisbees, footballs, and cornhole! The tent and cabin area is about 200 yards from the parking area, and there are no wagons to help transport your gear, so plan ahead.
Is that the chow chime? Camp food is hearty, delicious, and popular!
Camping at Mother Lode means healthy, hearty dinners and breakfasts are provided without the hassle of cooking and hauling a kitchen. When the chow bell chimes, Mother Lode's meals are plentiful, delicious, and wholesome. Most special food requests are accommodated. Lemonade and coffee are provided. Adult and specialty drinks aren't included; please feel free to bring your own. With environmental considerations in mind, our hosts encourage you to bring your own drinking cups. Mother Lode does not allow individuals to prepare food onsite, but personal snacks in your coolers are welcome.
Camping Options at Mother Lode:
Three Night Option includes 3 nights of riverside camping Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights. Meals included are 3 breakfasts on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, and 2 dinners on Sunday and Monday nights.
2025 cost: $150 per adult and $125 per youth (10 & under). Rental cabin tents available for small additional fees.
Two Night Option includes 2 nights camping- Sunday and Monday. Meals included are 2 breakfasts on Monday and Tuesday, and 2 dinners on Sunday and Monday.
2025 cost: $125 per adult and $110 per youth (10 & under). Rental cabin tents available for extra fees.
Cabin Tent Rentals- $50 flat fee, for up to 4 people. Tent cabins differ in size and location, and will be first come first served upon arrival at Mother Lode.
In the event river flows or camp dates change, we will reach out with your options.
If you have any questions about camping or meals, reach out to [email protected] or phone (530) 626-4187
Join the majority of Junior Guides campers at Mother Lode River Center. MaLode has fabulous facilities; flush toilets and hot showers, river-front access with put-ins and take-outs, tent camping and bunkhouse options, parking, shaded dining, and 1/2 mile of riverfront on their 12 acre private campus. MotherLode campground is not a good location for bikes, scooters or pets. But bring frisbees, footballs, and cornhole! The tent and cabin area is about 200 yards from the parking area, and there are no wagons to help transport your gear, so plan ahead.
Is that the chow chime? Camp food is hearty, delicious, and popular!
Camping at Mother Lode means healthy, hearty dinners and breakfasts are provided without the hassle of cooking and hauling a kitchen. When the chow bell chimes, Mother Lode's meals are plentiful, delicious, and wholesome. Most special food requests are accommodated. Lemonade and coffee are provided. Adult and specialty drinks aren't included; please feel free to bring your own. With environmental considerations in mind, our hosts encourage you to bring your own drinking cups. Mother Lode does not allow individuals to prepare food onsite, but personal snacks in your coolers are welcome.
Camping Options at Mother Lode:
Three Night Option includes 3 nights of riverside camping Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights. Meals included are 3 breakfasts on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, and 2 dinners on Sunday and Monday nights.
2025 cost: $150 per adult and $125 per youth (10 & under). Rental cabin tents available for small additional fees.
Two Night Option includes 2 nights camping- Sunday and Monday. Meals included are 2 breakfasts on Monday and Tuesday, and 2 dinners on Sunday and Monday.
2025 cost: $125 per adult and $110 per youth (10 & under). Rental cabin tents available for extra fees.
Cabin Tent Rentals- $50 flat fee, for up to 4 people. Tent cabins differ in size and location, and will be first come first served upon arrival at Mother Lode.
In the event river flows or camp dates change, we will reach out with your options.
If you have any questions about camping or meals, reach out to [email protected] or phone (530) 626-4187
Junior Guides participants and families are welcome to make individual lodging arrangements elsewhere. Click here for more about Camp Lotus.