Albert Shafsky House Bed and Breakfast - This 1902 Queen Anne Victorian bed and breakfast is just a short stroll from historic downtown Placerville. Each of the three guest rooms has a private bath and a unique theme.

American River Inn - Georgetown's Historic Queen Anne-style bed & breakfast inn, complete with old fashioned hospitality and turn-of-the-century antique furnishings.20 minutes to Mother Lode

American River Resort - American River Resort offers premier riverside lodging in Coloma, CA. River Rafting, Camping, Cabins, RV Hookups, Wedding and Banquet Facilities are just a few of the amenities ARR offers their guests. 530-622-6700.

Auburn Holiday Inn - Located on I-H80 15 minutes from Middle Fork meeting spot. 30 minutes from Mother Lode River Center.

Best Western Golden Key - Located on I-H80 15 minutes from Middle Fork meeting spot. 30 minutes from Mother Lode River Center.

Café Mahjaic & Lotus Inn - The Lotus Inn & Café Mahjaic are ideally located on the American River just 5 minutes from Malode. Built in 1857, the Lotus Inn offers six rooms of varying size and accommodation.

Camp Lotus - Camping along the South Fork American River. Cabins, RV's, rafting, general store. 530-622-8672

Chichester-McKee House - Rest at a beautiful Victorian Bed & Breakfast in the quaint village of Placerville. A home lovingly restored. A place to admire, relax, and explore. A breakfast remembered. A warm glow captured by Thomas Kinkade's painting.

Coloma Country Inn - Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills between Lake Tahoe and Sacramento, The Coloma Country Inn bed and breakfast provides the perfect setting for an exciting family adventure or a romantic getaway for two.

Coloma Resort - Campground located on the South Fork of the American River, with RV and tent camping sites on one mile of river-front spaces. 1-800-238-2298

Comfort Inn - Located on I-H80 15 minutes from Middle Fork meeting spot. 30 minutes from Mother Lode River Center.

Fitzpatrick Winery and Lodge - Fitzpatrick Winery and Lodge is located in the Fair Play AVA (American Viticultural Area) at the heart of the California's Gold Country, in the beautiful and idyllic Sierra Foothills of El Dorado county, nearby historic Placerville.

GlenMorey Country House Bed and Breakfast - Beautiful 1859 home on 1.6 acre wooded park, walking distance to Placerville's historic Main St. shops and restaurants. Monthly specials!

Gold Country Inn - Located on Broadway Street near downtown Placerville, this motel offers clean, comfortable, affordable rooms.

Historic Cary House Hotel - Nestled in the heart of the California gold country, the Cary House is "The Jewel of Placerville."

Holiday Inn Express - Located on Hwy 50 in El Dorado Hills, 30 minutes from our campground.

Ponderosa Resort - Thousand Trails membership campground offering RV camping, RV rentals, cabin rentals, general store and deli. 530-642-5830.

Sierra Nevada House - Historic facility provides restaurant and bar, outdoor cafe, event hall, nine hotel rooms, wedding and catering services.Only a 5 minute drive from Malode.

The Seasons Vintage Weddings - The Seasons Bed & Breakfast is located in the completely remodeled Ollis-Plumado House in historic Placerville, the heart of California's Gold Country. If you are looking for a place for a vintage wedding please consider us for our Victorian and vintage appeal.

Mexico Vacation Travels - Offering helpful information about all of the BEST tourist, and non-tourist, towns throughout all of Mexico.

American River Conservancy - Over the last decade the ARC has helped protect thousands of acres of watershed on the South Fork of the American and Cosumnes Rivers. Mother Lode supports the ARC and recommends it to you.

American Whitewater - American Whitewater restores rivers dewatered by hydropower dams, eliminates water degradation, improves public land management and protects public access to rivers for responsible recreational use.

Coloma Communications - Web site design, maintenance and marketing. Creators of the Coloma Valley and South Fork web sites at coloma.com.

Friends of the River - California's foremost river conservation organization. Mother Lode has supported FOR for over 30 years, we recommend you join up!

Save the American River Association, Inc - SARA is a grass roots organization established in 1961 to spearhead establishment of the American River Parkway. SARA's mission is to protect and enhance the wildlife habitat, fishery, and recreational resources of the American River Parkway.

The American River - Flow data, news and information on the South, Middle and North forks of the American River. Discussion board.

Challenge Works - A complete challenge course company.

Family Connections - An organization providing counseling, mentoring and family support services to El Dorado County residents. Challenge Ropes and River Study Programs offered to the community at the Mother Lode River Center.

Life Long Learners - An organizaton of teachers providing resources to those fascinated by learning.

Tree Frog Treks - Outdoor education programs provided at Mother Lode River Center and other locations in Northern California.

California Outdoors - California's only organization of professional river outfitters.

California Whitewater Rafting - California Rafting Information for commercial river trips and private boaters.

California Whitewater Rafting and Boating - Welcome to this website, a whitewater and touring guide for California boating.
River descriptions usually contain links to real-time flow information and topographic maps. Most creeks are not boatable all year, so check flows before embarking.

DeRiemer Adventure Kayaking - Kayaking instruction offered through Mother Lode River Center.

Dreamflows - Whitewater river flows derived from State of California Dept. of Water Resources data.

Kayak Online - Find kayaking info online.

Kayak Shed - Chaco Sandals, Arcteryx Jackets, Kayak Gear, and Jackson Kayaks online www.KayakShed.com

Middle Fork American flows - Up to the minute flow rates at Oxbow powerhouse.

Mountain and River Adventures - Whitewater rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, lake and river kayaking, teambuilding, and camping on the Kern River.

North Fork American flows - Up to the minute flow rates at Lake Clementine.

South Fork American - Up to the minute flow rates at Chili Bar dam.

The River Store - 20002 square feet of everything one would need for whitewater and recreational kayaking.

American Heritage Real Estate - For over 25 years we've been serving real estate buyers and sellers in the beautiful Gold Country foothills of western El Dorado County, including Coloma, Lotus, Georgetown, Garden Valley, Greenwood, Cool, Pilot Hill, Placerville, Diamond Springs, Somerset, Rescue, Shingle Springs, Camino and Pollock Pines. Our real estate agents also cover the foothills down to Folsom and Sacramento County.

Coloma Lotus Real Estate - Hi, I'm Candy Wall. I've been a Coloma-Lotus local since 1982, with over 20 years specializing in South Fork of the American River-front homes and property in this area. I merged my business with American Heritage Real Estate Company in 1995.

BLM California Outdoor Recreation Page - a guide to recreation sites around the state including Cronan Ranch and Dave Moore Nature Area

Eldorado National Forest - Just 20 minutes away.

Marshall Gold Discovery SHP - The home of the California Gold Rush

Tahoe National Forest - A half hours drive to the north

Yosemite National Park - A three hour drive down historic Hwy 49

Adventure sports and extreme sports directory - Adventure and exteme sports tours, operators, centers, parks, pictures, stories, gear and more.

California Travel - California travel guide, tourism information for the state of California USA.

Gordon's Guide - Adventure and active travel guide.

Hotelsvalued Online Travel Guide - Hotelsvalued shows the attractions and guide in San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Tokyo and main cities worldwide...

Online Directory - Online Directory of web resources, including Whitewater Rafting

Online Highways, Worldwide Travel Information - Online Highways, Worldwide Travel Information

The Christian Websites Directory - A compendium of activities for Christians and Christian families, including camping, rafting, and other outdoor activities.

The Virtual Library of Sport - The one stop shop for quality sports resources on the internet.

Travel directory - Provides a web resources for travel, tourism and vacations including regional information for destinations worldwide.

Coloma.com - The foremost website for travel information, river rumors and valuable tips on visiting the Coloma/Lotus Valley.

El Dorado County Visitors Authority - Describes all the activities available throughout El Dorado County, from wine tasting and apple orchards to skiing and hiking.

Lake Tahoe Visitors Bureau - A two hour drive up Hwy 50

Caltrans - Up to the minute road info.

Coloma Weather Info - Up to the minute forcasts for your river trip.

Boeger Winery - We offer complimentary and reserve wine tasting in our beautiful wine tasting facility. Placerville, CA, Open daily 10-5

David Girard Vineyards - The quality of our estate vineyards, tucked between the American River and historic Coloma, is expressed in our handcrafted wines. Open Saturday-Sunday 11-5

Gold Hill Winery - See our stunning view over the American River Canyon in historic Coloma CA. Open Thursday-Sunday 10-5

Lava Cap Winery - Celebrate the magic of mountain grown grapes and the beauty that surrounds Lava Cap Winery.Placerville, CA, Open daily 11-5

Perry Creek Vineyards - Home of award winning Zin Man Zinfandel! Fair Play, CA, Open daily 11-5

Sierra Vista Winery - Sierra Vista Winery and Vineyards,started in 1972, is located in beautiful Placerville, CA. The winery has spectacular vineyards and a hospitality center with views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Sogno Winery & Vineyard - Sample award winning Italian and Rhone varietals and enjoy a picnic overlooking our vineyards. Shingle Springs, CA, Open Wednesday-Sunday 11-5

Too Good Winery - The winery is located in the first wine cave to be built in El Dorado County.

Venezio Vineyard & Winery - Nestled in the lovely Coloma Valley on historic Hwy. 49, our winery features award winning wines served by family members in a beautiful tasting room and gift shop. Bring a picnic and enjoy our scenic views!Pilot Hill, CA, Open Wednesday-Sunday 11-5