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 evening we host a slide show and closing ceremony before camp is over.
Explore Earthrek Overnight Camping and Meal Packages
If you are registered for Session #9, the DIY July 25 session, the Overnight Camping reservations can be made later this spring, as we are still finalizing the contract with Tributary Campground.
If you are regsitered for the Umpqua Oregon sessions, detail about that are also forthcoming, and will be communicated via emial.
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 evening we host a slide show and closing ceremony before camp is over.
Explore Earthrek Overnight Camping and Meal Packages
If you are registered for Session #9, the DIY July 25 session, the Overnight Camping reservations can be made later this spring, as we are still finalizing the contract with Tributary Campground.
If you are regsitered for the Umpqua Oregon sessions, detail about that are also forthcoming, and will be communicated via emial.
Payment for overnight camping is not included in JG tuition/rafting program fees. Overnight camping and evening meals is each family's responsibility.
Junior Guides families love to camp together, and in each session about 90% of the enrollees camp together at Earthtrek Campground. Earthtrek has fabulous facilities; flush toilets and hot showers, river-front access with private put-ins and take-outs, personal tent spaces, and cabin-tent glamping, parking, shaded dining, and is in central location within walking distance of a Sierra Rizing Bakery and a pizza parlor. Earthtrek does not allow bikes, scooters, or pets. Earthtrek is also where Junior Guides programs will meet and end each day.
Is that the chow chime? Camp food is hearty, delicious, and popular!
Camping at Earthtrek 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. There will be a dish wash station, so you may also bring your own reuseable dishes, although we will have plenty to share. Earthtrek does not allow individuals to prepare food onsite, but personal snacks and beverages in your coolers are welcome, ice is for sale at the gas station just a1/4 mile away. Packages below include camping in your own personal tent, canvas "Glamping' tent rentals are available for an additional cost. An image of the glamping tents are shown on this page, and include comfortable bunks and porches and thick mattresses. There is not electricity in tent cabins, families should bring their own bedding and parents often reccomend a battery operated fan for hot weather.
Camping and Meal packages from 2026:
Three Night Option includes 3 nights of riverside camping in your own personal tent on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights. Meals included are 3 breakfasts: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, and 2 dinners on Sunday and Monday nights.
$155 per adult and $130 per youth (10 & under). Glamping Canvas Tent Cabin rentals available for additional cost.
Two Night Option includes 2 nights camping in your own tent on Sunday and Monday nights. Meals included are 2 breakfasts on Monday and Tuesday, and 2 dinners on Sunday and Monday.
$130 per adult and $110 per youth (10 & under). Glamping Tent- cabin rentals available
Junior Guides families love to camp together, and in each session about 90% of the enrollees camp together at Earthtrek Campground. Earthtrek has fabulous facilities; flush toilets and hot showers, river-front access with private put-ins and take-outs, personal tent spaces, and cabin-tent glamping, parking, shaded dining, and is in central location within walking distance of a Sierra Rizing Bakery and a pizza parlor. Earthtrek does not allow bikes, scooters, or pets. Earthtrek is also where Junior Guides programs will meet and end each day.
Is that the chow chime? Camp food is hearty, delicious, and popular!
Camping at Earthtrek 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. There will be a dish wash station, so you may also bring your own reuseable dishes, although we will have plenty to share. Earthtrek does not allow individuals to prepare food onsite, but personal snacks and beverages in your coolers are welcome, ice is for sale at the gas station just a1/4 mile away. Packages below include camping in your own personal tent, canvas "Glamping' tent rentals are available for an additional cost. An image of the glamping tents are shown on this page, and include comfortable bunks and porches and thick mattresses. There is not electricity in tent cabins, families should bring their own bedding and parents often reccomend a battery operated fan for hot weather.
Camping and Meal packages from 2026:
Three Night Option includes 3 nights of riverside camping in your own personal tent on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights. Meals included are 3 breakfasts: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, and 2 dinners on Sunday and Monday nights.
$155 per adult and $130 per youth (10 & under). Glamping Canvas Tent Cabin rentals available for additional cost.
Two Night Option includes 2 nights camping in your own tent on Sunday and Monday nights. Meals included are 2 breakfasts on Monday and Tuesday, and 2 dinners on Sunday and Monday.
$130 per adult and $110 per youth (10 & under). Glamping Tent- cabin rentals available
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Earthtrek Campground is located at:
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7340 Highway 49, Lotus Ca 95651
(800) 229-8735, (530) 642-1900 6280 Hwy 49, Lotus, CA 95651 |
Susan, Laura and Jerry Ashburn have owned and cared for the riverfront Earthtrek property owners for decades. They have hosted dozens of community fundraisers, and in the spring and fall, school groups and weddings take over the place.
On February 15, 2026, I stopped by Earthtrek, and Laura and Jerry were hard at work making the campground even better for us for this summer. Sometimes guests slide around on the gravel in the kitchen, but this new paved walkway will prevent that! We love the Ashburns and are excited to be back at their facility.
On February 15, 2026, I stopped by Earthtrek, and Laura and Jerry were hard at work making the campground even better for us for this summer. Sometimes guests slide around on the gravel in the kitchen, but this new paved walkway will prevent that! We love the Ashburns and are excited to be back at their facility.
