TRIP MEETING TIME:

All South Fork Trips 10:00 a.m.

TRIP MEETING SITE:

Whitewater Voyages’ River Park Campground 7320 Highway 49 Lotus, CA 95651 (Area generally referred to as “Coloma”)

LOCAL PHONE:

Whitewater Voyages’ Mid Sierra Office (530) 622-7215

DIRECTIONS TO MEETING SITE

It is best not to GPS directions…please follow directions provided below. Lotus is located on Highway 49…Highway 49 connects Highway 80 at Auburn to Highway 50 at Placerville.

From Bay Area

1. Highway 80 East towards Sacramento.

2. As you approach Sacramento, Highway 80 splits—80 Reno/50 Tahoe—take 50 towards Tahoe.

3. From the initial 80/50 split, you will travel approximately 40 miles further on the freeway.

4. Exit on Ponderosa Road (Exit 37) in Shingle Springs (after Cameron Park but before Placerville).

5. At exit stoplight turn left onto the overpass and cross over freeway.

6. At the end of the overpass, at the 2nd stoplight (the 2nd light is only a tiny distance from the 1st light), turn right onto

North Shingle Springs Road.

7. After approximately five miles, North Shingle Springs Road curves left and becomes “Lotus Road.”

8. Continue on Lotus Road approximately six more miles—following signs toward Coloma / Lotus.

9. Lotus Road will end at Highway 49 (a 3-way stop sign)—turn left onto Highway 49.

10. Almost immediately after turning onto Highway 49 you will cross over the river.

11. After crossing the river, you will see the tiny “River Park” shopping center on the left. Use the second entrance to the shopping center where a left-turn lane is provided. Turn left into the center, then immediately swing right—you will see the entrance to our campground straight ahead.

From South Lake Tahoe

a. Highway 50 West.

b. When going through Placerville, hook onto Highway 49 (a right turn at the signal light for Spring Street).

c. Follow 49 about 20 miles…when you pass Lotus Rd. on your left you are entering Coloma (the Sierra Nevada House

Restaurant is on the left on the corner of 49 and Lotus Rd.) After you pass Lotus Road on the left you will almost immediately cross over the river…then follow step 11 above.

LOCAL WEATHER AT RIVER:

www.weather.com Zip Code 95651

WATER FLOWS: www.dreamflows.com

RESERVATIONS OFFICE: (not a meeting site for trips)

5225 San Pablo Dam Rd. El Sobrante, CA 94803 Phone: (800) 400-7238 Fax: (510) 758-7238 Email: fun@whitewatervoyages.com Website: www.whitewatervoyages.com

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MEALS

A granola-type snack is provided on the raft.

Please bring a personal water bottle with you…a gallon water jug is provided on each raft.

Express Trips: No meal provided.

One-Day Trips: Lunch along the river. Lunch consists of variety breads, deli-meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruit, cookies and punch.

Two-Day Trips: 1st day: Lunch as described above, happy hour snacks and sodas, BBQ dinner with beef and chicken or fish, salad, potato or pasta, vegetables, French bread and dessert.

2nd day: Hearty cookout breakfast and deli-style sandwich buffet.

Vegetarians usually find sufficient accommodation however special needs requests are accepted through our main reservations office.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Clients are permitted to furnish and consume alcoholic beverages in camp…we recommend moderation so that the mood of the trip is not diminished for other guests. Please note that alcohol is strictly forbidden in rafts and on the river.

WET SUITS

Wet suits are provided for use as needed on a complimentary basis.

Wet suits are typically required through May. Occasionally, cool weather occurs after May in which case a wet suit may be needed.

Wet suit size requirements are determined at trip check-in.

Wet suits provided are 3mm neoprene “Farmer John” style

Nylon paddle jackets are provided with wet suits—however booties are not—please wear sturdy, secure fitting shoes and wool socks

Wet suits should be worn over bathing suit, lightweight non-cotton shorts or polypropylene long underwear

We recommend wearing shorts over your wet suit to help prevent slipping on the raft

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1-Day Trips

Arrive and check in at meeting site/time specified above. Turn in your signed, completed Release Form at trip check-in.

Rafting gear provided (life vest, helmet, wet suit if needed) Safety talk administered by Whitewater Voyages’ lead guide. Escorted or transported to river put-in

Rafts launch onto river; each raft has own professional guide.

Enjoy midday lunch along river’s edge. Raft to take-out. (If rafting Gorge section…help carry rafts

from river up the hill).

Cold beverage provided. Escorted or transported back to meeting site.

View photos if available.

2-Day Trips

Same as 1-day, with the addition of the following:

At conclusion of 1st day rafting, shower if you wish, change clothes, square away camping gear.

Approximately 6:00/6:30 pm enjoy happy hour snacks at Upper Camp kitchen, followed by a hearty BBQ dinner 7:00/7:30 pm.

After dinner, view photo slide show, visit, tell stories, play games or music…enjoy the stars and night air.

Retire to your campsite.

Wake up…enjoy coffee and a big cookout breakfast. Hit the water for 2nd day of rafting with lunch midday.

Escorted or transported back to meeting site.

TRIP AGENDA

PLEASE…DO NOT PLAN ON WEARING FLIP-FLOPS OR THONGS FOR RAFTING.

You must wear shoes that securely stay on your feet—such as tennis shoes, water shoes, water sandals that strap on completely, etc.

(Reasonably priced slip-on water shoes are available for sale at our camp store.)

CAMPING

Whitewater Voyages’ River Park Campground:

We offer complimentary camping to our rafting clients the night before and/or after their rafting trip. Reservations for camping at Whitewater Voyages’ campground should be made with our main reservations office (800) 400-7238.

Campsites are available at 5:00 p.m. when arriving and must be vacated by 10:00 a.m. if rafting on day of departure or by 1:00 p.m. if not rafting on day of departure.

Campsites are assigned by the camp manager and are posted on the whiteboard near trip check in.

We love pets…but they are not allowed in the campground, nor are they allowed to remain locked in parked vehicles. Please be kind to your pet and make other arrangements.

Campfires are subject to restrictions and are usually prohibited beginning in June. Propane stoves are permissible at all times.

Our pleasant, rustic campground is equipped with a nice restroom (although small, it has flush toilets and showers), camp store, and activities (two pool tables, volleyball, chess, foosball and other games). The campground is close to a small assortment of restaurants/delis and a gas station with store.

For your convenience sunscreen, disposable cameras, sunglass straps, sunglasses, water shoes, beverages, snacks, etc. are available for purchase at

our camp store. Other Local Campgrounds (fees charged):

American River Resort (530) 622-6700 Camp Lotus (530) 622-8672 Coloma Resort (800) 238-2298

Additional camping information and links can be found on our website at

www.whitewatervoyages.com

LOCAL MOTELS Placerville

National 9 Motel (530) 622-3884

Best Western (530) 622-9100

Hangtown Motel (530) 622-0637

Gold Country Inn (530) 622-3124

Cameron Park / Georgetown

Quality Inn & suites (800) 601-1234

Motel 6 (530) 677-7177

Hilltop Motel (530) 333-4141

Bed & Breakfast Inns

The Coloma Country Inn (530) 622-6919

American River Inn (800) 245-6566

Some facilities require a two-night minimum stay on

weekends.

We recommend checking the cancellation policy prior to securing a room reservation.

CAMPING GEAR

Sleeping bags, tents, and a limited supply of cots are available for rent. Please see separate chart for rental information.

Rentals should be arranged in advance through the reservations office at 800-400-7238.

If you are on a South Fork 2-Day trip, you will camp in our campground between your two rafting days.

You may bring any of your own camping gear that you wish—but please note:

Campfires and open-fire-BBQs are not allowed most of the summer season by the Forest Service. If you plan to cook in your campsite please bring propane equipment only. Please remember to bring a trash-collection bag for your campsite.

Vehicles are not allowed beyond the parking lot and your gear must be carried to your campsite. There are hand carts available near trip check-in for use in transporting gear from your vehicle to campsite.

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PLEASE…DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR KEYS OR VALUABLES WITH YOU ON THE RIVER!

You may leave your keys in our camp store. Whitewater Voyages cannot be responsible for client valuables or personal effects.

South Fork American River

Chili Bar Dam to Folsom Lake

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1-800-400-RAFT

Flowing down the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains just east of Sacramento, the South Fork

American offers a blend of relaxing calms and thrilling rapids. Moving first among big foothills and later

through a steep granite canyon, it pounds quick and strong, then yawns coyly serene, and finally, rushes

in headlong climax through the fabled American River Gorge, where one rapid follows the next infast

succession. In places, wildflowers blanket the shore. Six miles downstream from Chili Bar, the river flows

past the historic township of Coloma, where James Marshall discovered gold in 1848, thereby starting

the California gold rush.

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River Park/Beaver Point Campgroundand Trip Check In

To Hwy 50

To Hwy 50

Meatgrinder III+

Racehorse Bend III

Maya II-III

Rockgarden II

Triple Threat III

Trouble Maker III+

Old Scary IIBarking Dog II

Current Divider II

Highway Rapid II

Cable Crossing II

Fowler’s Rock III

Upper Haystack Canyon III

Lost Hat II+

Satan’s Cesspool III+

Lower Haystack Canyon III

Bouncing Rock II+

Ambulance Chaser II+

Hospital Bar III

RecoveryRoom II+

Surprise II

Scissors II+Son of Satan II+

Folsom Lake

Chili Bar Dam

NuggetPut-In

Swimmer’s Rapid II

African Queen II

Salmon FallsTake-Out

Release Form Notice

Following is a copy of the Release of Liability form that all persons must complete and sign before embarking on a rafting trip. When a reservation is made and confirmed the reservations office will send, to the person whose name the reservation is under, an email with a partially completed Release form with the reservation number, rafting date, river selection, and length of trip specified. The emailed Release form should be distributed to each member of the rafting party. Each rafter will need to finish completing the form by filling in their personal information (name, address, etc.). The Release form is sent as a fill-in Adobe PDF document. You may distribute the form by email, or print and copy it for another method of distribution. Release forms should be submitted to Whitewater Voyages’ staff at trip check in. We recommend arriving at trip check in with your form already filled out.

PLEASE BRING THIS FORM, SIGNED, TO YOUR TRIP CHECK-IN. THANK YOU!

WHITEWATER VOYAGES 

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT 

This is a release. Read it carefully before signing. This release essentially states that I know I am going on a whitewater rafting trip in a wilderness/outdoor environment ‐‐ not on an amusement park ride or to an air‐conditioned shopping mall. As a result of the inherent risks in this activity, I know I may die, get hurt, or damage my belongings. If any of these occur, I understand that I cannot make a claim, sue, or expect WHITEWATER VOYAGES, its owners, officers, agents, employees, associates, the State of California, its Department of Parks and Recreation, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Placer County Water Agency, and Sacramento Municipal Utility District (hereinafter referred to collectively as WHITEWATER VOYAGES) to be legally responsible or pay for any damages. 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF RISKS:   I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge that I have voluntarily chosen to go on this whitewater rafting trip with WHITEWATER VOYAGES. Certain risks are inherent in any recreational activity and cannot be eliminated, altered, or controlled, and these risks that contribute to the unique character of the activity can also be the cause of injury, illness, death, and damages. I know and fully understand that a whitewater rafting trip, whether on a raft, oar boat, kayak, or any other type of vessel, is an outdoor adventure activity in wilderness environment with inherent risks and hazards where serious accidents can occur, participants can die, sustain injuries and property damage. Also, I understand that Class IV and V represent the most difficult and dangerous levels of whitewater and recognize that the risks associated with whitewater rafting are greatly increased.    • I acknowledge and willingly assume all risks and hazards in whitewater rafting and river‐related camping from the pre‐embarkation rendezvous until the conclusion of the trip, including, but not limited to, (1) loss of control of the raft, falls in, out, or about the raft, collision with other participants, equipment, other rafts, rocks, trees, and any portion of the interior of the raft, and any other man‐made or natural obstacles, whether obvious or not; (2) judgment, decision‐making and conduct of the guides; (3) submersion in water, drowning; (4) encounters with animals, wildlife and insects; (5) exposure to wilderness environment, extreme temperatures, and inclement weather, remote areas, wilderness terrain, including travel by foot or vehicle in any way related to this activity, whether at camp or elsewhere; (6) assistance in lifting and/or carrying rafting equipment; (7) rescue‐related injuries; and (8) unavailability of immediate and appropriate medical attention in case of injury.    • I further understand and acknowledge that WHITEWATER VOYAGES provides foot cups in some of its boats to assist participants in stabilizing themselves. The use of foot cups may present an increased risk of knee, ankle, or other injuries because of their restrictive nature. Use of foot cups is totally voluntary.    • I understand and acknowledge that the above list is not complete or exhaustive, and that other risks, known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, may also exist and result in injury, illness, disease, death or damage. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary and I elect to do so at my own risk. 

RELEASE:   In consideration for WHITEWATER VOYAGES allowing me to participate on this trip, I voluntarily agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless 

WHITEWATER VOYAGES and for any and all claims of liability arising out of their negligence, fault, recklessness, or any other act or omission which causes the undersigned illness, injury, disease, death, and damages of any nature in any way connected with my participation in this rafting activity. I also expressly agree to release and discharge 

WHITEWATER VOYAGES from any act or omission of negligence in rendering or failing to render any type of rescue, emergency or medical services. In signing this document, I fully recognize and understand that if I (or any minor on whose behalf I am signing this release) am hurt, die, or my property is damaged, I am giving up my right to make a claim or file a lawsuit against WHITEWA TER VOYAGES, even if they negligently or by some other act or omission cause the injury or damage.    • I further agree, to hold harmless, defend, and indemnify WHITEWATER VOYAGES from all defense costs, including attorney's fees incurred in connection with claims for bodily injury, wrongful death, or property damage, sustained by any minor under 18 years of age on whose behalf I am signing, or which I may have caused to spectators or other third parties, whether negligent or not, in the course of my participation in this activity.    • As parent or legal guardian of a participant under 18 years of age, I have read and voluntarily agree that said minor may participate in this whitewater rafting trip, and I sign this release on their behalf and on the behalf of the minor's parents and/or legal guardians. In addition, I give W HITEWATER VOYAGES permission to treat said minor in case of illness, injury, emergency, or accident. Should emergency medical services become necessary, for the undersigned participant or minor, the expenses are the sole 

responsibility of the participant and not that of WHITEWATER VOYAGES. Personal medical and travel insurance is strongly advised for all participants.    • WHITEWATER VOYAGES reserves the right to accept or deny service to any person. I hereby agree to follow all rules, regulations, and instructions of WHITEWATER VOYAGES while on this trip. I also certify that I and any minor on whose behalf I am signing, are physically and mentally capable of participating in these activities. I hereby represent that I have informed WHITEWATER VOYAGES of any pertinent medical conditions that may affect my or the minor's participation in these rafting activities. I hereby agree that WHITEWATER VOYAGES may use film or photographic records of this rafting trip for its promotional and/or commercial purposes. 

The Venue of any dispute that may arise out of this agreement or otherwise between the parties to which WHITEWATER VOYAGES or its agents is a party shall be either the town of El Sobrante, California, Justice Court or the County or State Supreme Court in Contra Costa County. 

Guide school/skills workshop participants: I understand that Whitewater Voyages is not certifying my guiding proficiency or readiness to go to another outfitter and guide right away after this training. I understand I will need additional extended training and practice to acquire proficiency in the skills being taught. 

I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM ASSUMING ALL THE RISKS INHERENT IN THIS WHITE WA TER RAFTING ACTIVITY. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNDERSIGNED AND WHITE WA TER VOYAGES, THEIR OWNERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES, AND THAT IT CANNOT BE MODIFIED OR CHANGED IN ANY WAY BY THE REPRESENTATIONS OR STATEMENTS BY WHITE WA TER VOYAGES OR BY THE UNDERSIGNED. I VOLUNTARILY SIGN MY NAME AS EVIDENCE OF MY ACCEPTANCE OF ALL THE PROVISIONS IN THIS RELEASE AND MY AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND BY THEM. 

Present this form at the river at trip check‐in. Please print clearly. 

Name (please print)  

Home Phone  Cell Phone 

Address  City  State  Zip 

E‐mail Address: In the future we will be communicating mainly by e‐mail and through our website.  

Date of Birth 

Rafting Date(s)  River(s)  Trip Length  

Are you over 18?           YES              NO  ‐‐   If No, then  accompanying adult must sign & date here: 

Signature (If under 18 parent or legal guardian must sign here also*)  

Today’s Date  Reservation No. 

*Minors not accompanied by their parent must bring this form signed by their parent or legal guardian. Adult accompanying the minor must also sign this release as a verification of the parent/guardian signature.      2011   

 

WHAT TO BRING FOR RAFTING

Sunscreen Plan to use plenty of sun protection cream with a high SPF# on exposed skin; Don’t put sunscreen on your forehead…splashes of water will wash it down into your eyes!

Secure head strap for eyeglasses or sunglasses Sold at meeting site for Kern and American River trips.

Secure chin strap for hat or visor

Clothing appropriate to season and weather See guidelines below for summer and spring/fall trips

Personal water bottle Gallon water jugs are on rafts from which your bottle may be replenished.

Waterproof or Disposable Camera

Change of clothes for the drive home

Magnetic hide-a-key for car keys…do not take your keys on the river with you! If you wish you may leave your keys in the care of our staff while you are on the river.

CLOTHING GUIDELINES

Summer

Swim suit or shorts

Protective footwear Tennis shoes that lace tightly, wet suit booties, or rugged, protective sandals that securely strap on. Bare feet, flip flops and thongs are not safe or permissible.

Sun hat or visor With chin strap to prevent hat loss.

Spring & Fall

Warm clothing Plenty of warm clothes made of synchilla, polarplus, wool, fleece, capilene and similar materials which insulate well even when damp. Please avoid wearing cotton which when wet does not provide insulation and in cool or cold weather make you colder!

Waterproof paddle jacket, windbreaker or rain suit.

Hat Wool or an alternate insulating material such as Synchilla, Polarplus, etc. In cold weather, warm wool socks should be worn with your protective footwear.

Protective footwear Tennis shoes that lace tightly, wet suit booties, or rugged, protective sandals that securely strap on. Bare feet, flip flops and thongs are not safe or permissible. In cold weather, warm wool socks should be worn.

Wet suit Provided by Whitewater Voyages, whenever needed, on a complimentary basis. Wet suits do not include booties or footwear. Clients must provide own footwear.

WHAT TO BRING FOR OVERNIGHT TRIPS

ESSENTIAL GEAR

Flashlight Personal toiletries & toothbrush (biodegradable soaps/shampoos if possible) Insect Repellant Towel Clothes for camping and sleeping (keep in mind cool evening air) Shoes & socks appropriate for hiking or loafing around Tent (or tarp to lay on ground if you don’t bring tent) Sleeping bag and pad

GEAR NOT LIMITED: Lower Kern, Kings, South Fork American

Your camping gear is either transported to camp by a Whitewater Voyages’ vehicle, or you park in reasonable proximity to your campsite allowing you to carry whatever gear you wish to your campsite… therefore you may

bring optional items such as those listed below.

Folding camp chairs

Personal ice chest We supply meals and beverages with your trip, however, if you would like to ensure that any personal tastes or needs you have are met you are welcome to bring along any food or beverage items you wish.

Fishing gear Light fly or spinning gear which disassembles into a compact protective case is best. Fishing licenses are required.

Playing cards, small games or a guitar

GEAR LIMITED: Middle Fork American, Tuolumne

Your camping gear is transported to camp by boat thus it is important to keep gear to a comfortable

minimum and closely tied to the outlined essential gear list.

ESSENTIAL GEAR ONLY: Forks of the Kern

You backpack in three miles while your gear is transported by mule pack train…it is important to keep gear to essentials.

Note: Compact fishing gear is ok.

Logistics for certain rivers make it possible for you to bring any desired gear,

while logistics on other rivers require that gear be kept to a minimum…

Please locate your river in the following sections for gear limitations that apply.

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WET SUITS

Wet suits are provided for use on a complimentary basis

River

Provide Sizes In Advance to Reservations

Office

Size At

Trip Check-In

Required In Spring & Cool

Weather

Required At All Times

American (South, Middle & North)

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Kaweah √ √

Kern (Lower, Upper) √ √

Kern (Forks, Thunder Run) (Class V) √ √ √

Kings √ √

Merced √ √

Tuolumne √ √

Yuba (Lower North Class III-IV) √ √

Yuba (Upper North) (Class V) √ √ √

WET SUIT SIZING

Height Range Weight Range Size

5’1” 5’3” 100 115 Small

5’4” 5’7” 115 140 Medium

5’8” 6’0” 140 180 Large

6’1” 6’2” 180 220 X-Large

6’3” 6’4” 220 240 XX-Large

Wet suits are 3mm-thick Farmer John neoprene with nylon paddle jacket.

Wet suits should be worn over bathing suit, lightweight non-cotton shorts or polypropylene long underwear.

Baggy shorts should be worn over wet suit to reduce slipping on raft.

Wet suits do not include booties. Tennis shoes with thick wool or polypropylene socks are recommended.

Please note that wearing any cotton with your wet suit will make you colder.

A hat is recommended during cool weather—either wool or an alternate insulating material.

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DIRECTIONS

From Bay Area

1. Highway 80 East towards Sacramento.

2. Approaching Sacramento, Highway 80 splits...80 Reno/50 Ta-hoe...take 50 towards Tahoe.

3. From the initial 80/50 split, you will travel approximately 40 miles further on the freeway.

4. Exit on Ponderosa Road / Exit 37 (after Cameron Park but before Placerville).

5. At exit stoplight turn left onto the overpass and cross over freeway.

6. At the end of the overpass, at the 2nd stoplight (the 2nd light is only a tiny distance from the 1st light), turn right onto North Shingle Springs Road.

7. After approximately five miles, North Shingle Springs Road curves left and becomes “Lotus Road.”

8. Continue on Lotus Road approximately six more miles—following signs toward Coloma / Lotus.

9. Lotus Road will end at Highway 49 (a 3-way stop sign)—turn left onto Highway 49.

10. Almost immediately after turning onto Highway 49 you will cross over the river.

11. After crossing the river, you will see “River Park Village” (small shopping center on the left). Turn left into River Park Village…there are two entrances into the shopping center; the safest entrance is the second one which provides a left turn lane. Turn into the center at the second entrance then immediately curve left then right…you will see the entrance to our campground straight ahead.

From South Lake Tahoe

A. Highway 50 West.

B. When going through Placerville on 50, hook onto Highway 49 (a right turn at signal light for “Spring Street”).

C. Follow 49 about 20 miles…when you pass Lotus Rd. on your left you are entering Coloma (the Sierra Nevada House Restau-rant is on the left on the corner of 49 and Lotus Rd.) After you pass Lotus Road on the left you will almost immediately cross over the river…then follow step 11 above.

Whitewater Voyages’

River Park Campground

ADDRESS: 7320 Highway 49, Lotus, CA 95651

LOCAL VOYAGES’ PHONE: 530-622-7215

www.whitewatervoyages.com

CAMPSITES

Arrival 5:00 pm / Departure 1:00 pm

Although guests are welcome to remain in the gen-

eral campground longer, personal campsites should

be packed and cleared by 1:00 pm. If you arrive

before 5:00 pm your site may not be ready for

immediate occupancy but you are welcome to

explore the campground and play games.

Camping gear rentals are available; gear should be

reserved in advance through the reservations

office at 800-400-7238. Please see Rentals Chart

for further information.

Campsites assigned by staff according to total

camping reservations. Assignments are posted

near trip check-in which is located in front of the

camp store at the right end of the parking lot.

Campfires are prohibited by the Forest Service

most of the season.

Open-fire barbeques are NOT permitted most of the season

due to mandated fire restrictions. We recommend bringing only propane cooking equipment.

FACILITIES

Electricity: Limited; campground is very dark in

campsites and on trails. Please bring flashlights.

Restroom: Small but nice with separate rooms for

men and women, each with two flush toilets and

three showers. Continually maintained by our

Camp Host but impossible to keep clean without

the help of guests...shower area floor tends to

flood...we keep a supply of floor towels in the

shower area that guests are welcome to use to keep

the floor dry and safe. There is also a four-station

outdoor sink area next to the restroom. We do ask

that guests refrain from washing dishes in sinks.

For Kids: Games (including two pool tables,

giant-size chess, foosball, volleyball), nature hike,

and lots of fun!

Camp Store: Sunscreen, water shoes, sunglasses,

sunglass straps, flashlights, water cameras, beach

towels, ice, beverages, snacks, tee-shirts and hats

are available for purchase. Store is open at trip

check-in time and from 4:00-7:00 pm.

Pets: We love pets but, regretfully, they are not

allowed in the campground for the health and

safety of all guests—as well as for the sake of the

animal that might be locked in a vehicle or leashed

to a tree while their guardian is on the river. Thank

you for your understanding and cooperation!

800 -400 - 7238

Whitewater Voyages

RENTAL CAMPING ITEMS

1 Night 2 Nights 3 Nights 4 Nights

REGULAR PRICES (reservations of fewer than 12 persons)

Sleeping Bag with ½” thick foam pad 10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00

*Cots (available only on American River trips) 25.00 30.00 35.00 40.00

Tent (2-person size) 15.00 20.00 25.00 30.00

GROUP PRICES (reservations of more than 12 persons) 1 Night 2 Nights 3 Nights 4 Nights

Sleeping Bag with ½” thick foam pad 8.00 12.00 16.00 20.00

Tent (2-person size) 12.00 16.00 20.00 24.00

Camping gear rentals should be requested at least 24 hours in advance through reservations office at (800) 400-7238.

Rentals at Whitewater Voyages’ River Park Campground in Lotus, CA

o Tents are set up by 5:00 p.m. in the campsite assigned to you. If you also rent sleeping bags, they will be inside the tent (rolled up).

o If you rent only sleeping bags, they will be waiting in front of the camp store at the trip check-in area.

o *Cots are limited in supply and are reserved on a “first come” basis.

(800) 400-7238

www.whitewatervoyages.com RVE 2012

Dear Patrons,

For those of you who have rafted with us in past years we extend a huge, warm “Thank

You!”

To those rafting with us for the first time we say “Welcome!” We greatly appreciate the

opportunity to serve you and hope that your trip is a wonderful and memorable

experience.

We want to highlight a policy change that occurred in the 2010 season and that has been

carried forward. Some clients will applaud the policy while some will not…but for

reasons pertaining to liability, client safety and employee welfare, Whitewater Voyages no

longer provides alcoholic beverages at happy hour or dinner.

We do not prohibit alcohol—clients may furnish their own alcohol for personal

consumption. We ask that alcohol consumption be limited to off-the-water time at the

conclusion of the rafting day. As has always been our policy, alcohol is strictly forbidden

while rafting or engaged in any river activity. While permitting clients to bring beverages

that suit their personal preference, we do ask that a sense of moderation prevail—

especially in the presence of minors.

It is our goal to provide a fun, uplifting atmosphere for all—with safety our highest

concern. We hope you understand and appreciate this policy…if you wish to discuss this

policy please don’t hesitate to contact us at 800-400-7238.

Whitewater Voyages’ Staff

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please understand that when a reservation is made and confirmed with a deposit it becomes an assured/guaranteed reservation…Whitewater Voyages is committing to hold space for you and remove that space from the market. If you

decide to cancel, it can be difficult for us to rebook the space—especially in the case of cancellations that occur close to the reserved trip date.

With this is mind, we must firmly adhere to the following policy:

No-Shows/Late Arrivals No refunds or trip credits will be given for "no-show" or late-arriving guests that miss the trip departure--in such cases all monies paid to Whitewater Voyages are forfeited.

According to the time frame in which you cancel, a cancellation fee will be assessed and the remaining balance of monies paid toward the cancelled space will be issued either as a refund or trip credit (trip credits are good towards a future Whitewater Voyages trip):

Cancellation occurs 10 or fewer days prior to trip date 50% Cancellation Fee, 50% Trip Credit

Cancellation occurs 11 to 30 days prior to trip date 20% Cancellation Fee, 80% Trip Credit

Cancellation occurs 31 or more days prior to trip date 20% Cancellation Fee, 80% Refund

Cancellation fees, trip credits, and refunds are calculated only on actual money amounts paid to Whitewater Voyages toward the cancelled trip space. Expenses incurred in association with your planned trip, or monies paid to other vendors/facilities in connection with your cancelled trip, are not the responsibility or liability of Whitewater Voyages. Any refunds issued are done so in the same method that the client payment was originally submitted to Whitewater Voyages.

Persons may be substituted within a reservation without penalty.

In lieu of cancellation, a change in trip dates, or river choice, will be accommodated (pending availability) without penalty if:

1) The change occurs 14 or more days prior to the originally booked trip date. If the change occurs less than 14 days prior to the original trip date booked, there may be a processing fee of $15 per person, up to a maximum total charge of $60 per reservation.

2) The change does not cause cancellation of the originally booked trip for other clients due to the trip falling below the minimum number of guests required to run a trip. A change that causes cancellation of the original trip for other clients is treated as a cancellation and the above cancellation fees apply.

We regret that exceptions cannot be made for personal emergencies or illness. For this reason we urge our guests to purchase trip cancellation insurance. Trip cancellation insurance is available through Travel Insured International, Inc., 800-243-3174.

Whitewater Voyages ♦ 800-400-7238 ♦ 5225 San Pablo Dam Rd., El Sobrante, CA 94803

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