Rubicon Whitewater Adventures

DIRECTIONS

NUGGET: Our meeting spot. Take 50 to Placerville (from Sacramento). Turn left on 49 which is the second stop sign. Go approximately 1 mile to 193 turn right and go down the hill approximately 3 miles to the river and turn right. The Nugget put in is approximately 1/4 mile on the right. Meet here before 11:00 am. Note: this is a private put in with specific parking areas. Let them know you are with Rubicon.

CAMP LOTUS: Take 50 to Poderosa Road, Shingle Springs (exit 37) off ramp (approximately 8 miles west of Placerville). Turn left, go across freeway and turn right, follow the freeway approximately 1/4 mile and veer north. After approximately 4 miles, keep to the left at the Y. After another 6 miles, look for Bassi Rd. on the left. Trade marks are a big red school house on the left and a fish eye mirror on the right and first stop sign past the Y. If you drive by the River Store, you went to far. Camp Lotus is one mile down Bassi road on the right. If you camp at Lotus Friday night and are going to Nugget put-in--Go out to Lotus rd. turn left. Approximately 2 miles to 49 and turn right. Drive through Coloma to 193 (approx 8 miles) left approx. 3 miles to river rt. turn 1/4 mile to Nugget.

Camp Lotus

NOTICE: The South Fork American River in its natural state would not normally have sufficient flows during the summer season to support rafting or other floating activities as it is known today. Adequate flows for rafting result from releases from hydroelectric facilities located at Chili Bar and above. Such releases are made when necessary for power generation and are not the subject to the control of the County of El Dorado, or commercial rafting companies operating under permits from the County of El Dorado.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Check the "what to bring" list in your brochure. Leave jewelry at home (especially rings). Day trips you will need to wear shorts or cutoffs, tennis shoes or sandals, bring a windbreaker and water bottle. SUN BLOCK. In all overnights do not forget to bring your knife plate fork spoon and cup. For environmental reasons we try to use as few disposable items as possible. A plastic or sierra type cup is all that is necessary on day trips. Because of strict insurance requirements and general safety reasons we cannot allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the river. Nor do we provide alcoholic beverages (except wine at dinner). In other words BYOB. Be sure you read and understand the RESERVATIONS and CANCELLATION policy in your brochure. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT CAMP LOTUS or NUGGET, DO NOT BRING A DOG ON YOUR RIVER TRIP. If you have any questions be sure to call us any time.

Rubicon specializes in river trips to meet your groups needs. Some options include: wine tasting/gourmet trips, family trips where kids go 1/2 price, corporate and business groups where we work on "team building" skills and theme trips.

GRATUITIES: Rubicon guides are well compensated and do not expect tips. However, it is customary in this industry to give gratuities, especially if you feel your guide has contributed substantially towards making your trip exceptional. DON'T FORGET SUN BLOCK!