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Thousand Trails Ponderosa

7291 Hwy 49, Lotus, CA, United States

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MOUNTAIN RV CAMP IN CA

Ideally situated on the South Fork of the American River, the most popular whitewater river in the western US. Rafting, kayaking, fishing, swimming, gold panning and sunbathing are favorite pastimes for customers.

Good Sam Rating
787.5
Open all year

Membership park

Pets welcome
Pets welcome

WiFi
WiFi

What this campground offers

Hookups
Hookups
Dump station
Dump station
Pull-thru sites available
Tent sites available
Tent sites available
Cabins
Cabins

Reviews

3.6

Based on 5 reviews

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Super easy check-in and we lucked into finding back-in full hookup site #B5. Great tree shade and relatively level. Our only minor complaint was that the sewer hookup was really far away so I had to use 2 hoses. This park is located on the...
Jon W

June 2021

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Somehow we got one of the few sites that are right on the river. Kayaks and rafts go by all day Its pretty cool. You make a reservation but its first come first serve to what is available. So drive through and pick the one that suits you. ...
Crisndan

September 2019

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Excellent location. Really scenic. Located on the American River. A really spectacular view of a mountain range close by. However this is a small campground. Sites are close together. Too many permanent rental sites. Therefore...
Nation Park

December 2015

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Nice Park, a bit spread out with very friendly staff
Billb1375

November 2015

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Additional info

7291 Hwy 49

Lotus, California, 95651

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Coordinates:

38.80868, -120.903791

888-563-7040
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