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Gold Country Travel

The Sierra Nevada House is located in the heart of California's Gold Country, just a few miles downstream from the site of James Marshall's historic discovery of gold on the American River in 1848. While you're in the neighborhood, we hope you'll take time to enjoy some of the many other area attractions.

Coloma-Lotus Valley Directory - A comprehensive web site of local attractions, history, and a business directory of the Coloma-Lotus Valley area.

El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce - The county chamber with lists of services and attractions in the county.

Historic Highway 49 - A general travel site of the historic highway 49.

Sky Drifters - We launch the balloon from the banks of the American River near Sutter's Mill. During the flight you will be treated to unique views of the valley and a true ballooning adventure. An amazing way to see the American River Valley! This is adventure ballooning at its best!

Whitewater Rafting

Many of our guests enjoy whitewater rafting and kayaking on the South Fork of the American River. If you haven't yet tried it, contact one of these outfitters to book your adventure.

Adventure Connection - Over 35 years offering whitewater rafting trips on the South, Middle and North Forks of the American River. 1/2 price family trips! 800-556-6060

All-Outdoors Whitewater Rafting - One of California's few original outfitters with over 40 years experience rafting ten of California's best rivers. More people choose AO making us the largest, most experienced outfitter on the American Rivers. 1/2 day, 1, 2, & 3 day trips. 800-247-2387

American Whitewater Expeditions - Since 1980, 1/2, 1 and 2 day 1st class affordable paddle rafting adventures on the South, Middle and North forks of the American River from $69.00! Group & Family discounts. Call Today, Raft Tomorrow. 800-825-3205

Earthtrek Expeditions - Welcome to EarthTrek Expeditions in Coloma, California. This is where the gold rush started in California and people came to this spot from all over the world. They are still coming to this historical location for fun and adventure; whitewater rafting on the American River. EarthTrek has been offering superb California rafting adventures since 1977, so we know how to do it right.

Gold Rush Whitewater Rafting - The best American River experience is found at Gold Rush Whitewater Rafting. With exceptional staff, private riverside campground and customizable trip options to fit any group/family. 800-900-RAFT

Mariah Wilderness Expeditions - Since 1982, whitewater vacations for families, groups, & individuals. At our South Fork campground enjoy wine-tasting & river views from the deck of your deluxe tent cabin. Visit our Coloma office! 530-626-6049, 800-462-7424

Mother Lode River Center - Highest quality guided whitewater rafting tours since 1974. Half-day to three-day adventures. Beautiful private riverside camp. Kayak Instruction, Ropes Course, and Outdoor Education Center. 800-427-2387

O.A.R.S - California Rafting since 1969.

W.E.T River Trips - California whitewater rafting with W.E.T. River Trips on the American River since 1978. South Fork, Middle Fork and North Fork American trips are our most popular rivers.

Whitewater Excitement - We are the American River rafting and white water rafting California experts! We offer 1/2 to 3-day California river rafting trips for beginners to experienced rafters, with "Best in Class" standards of safety, service, pricing and quality on 4 of California's finest rivers for American river rafting in California.

Whitewater Rafting in California - A directory of whitewater rafting companies in Coloma and California.