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Mother Lode River Center
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South Fork of the American River

We hope you’ll enjoy watching our other videos:

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  • North Fork American
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  • Malode Ropes & Rafting
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  • ECOS at Mother Lode
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Mother Lode

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  • Luxurious Private Camp
  • Experienced Guides & Staff
  • Environmental Leadership
  • Meticulous Organization
  • Tasty Meals & Quality Equipment
  • Zip-line & Ropes Course
  • Unparalleled Multi-Sport Possibilities
  • From Tents to Cabins to Vacation Homes

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Our riverside camping resort is on the South Fork American River between SF and Lake Tahoe, less than 1 hour from midtown Sacramento.
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I have never been camping in this kind of environment. All our meals were prepared to perfection and while we waited for our dinner to be prepared we were served absolutely wonderful appetizers on our deck. I felt like I was at a 5 star camping resort. We were so impressed by everything and everyone. We are definitely going to make this an annual event. I can’t wait to go back again next year. We might even stay a little longer next time. — Anita D., Los Alamitos, CA

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