• Family Camping

    Families love our clean campsites and bathrooms, free hot showers, river access, swimming pool and spectacular scenery. You supply the tents, the frisbees and all the outdoor family fun that makes the best memories! Read More
  • Riverside Sites

    Nothing beats camping by a river! Wading, fishing, picnicking, watching rafters run the rapids. Fall asleep to river sounds. The power and beauty of the American River makes camping here an experience! Read More
  • Group Camping

    Group campsites that hold up to 150 people. Family reunions, scouting groups, clubs, schools, churches, groups of friends, annual retreats. Lots of room for gatherings and activities. Plus hot showers and a group kitchen! Read More
  • Riverside Cabins

    Cozy beds, modern kitchens & baths, comfy seating areas and decks with barbecues. ARR's private classy cabins are topnotch. And with The American River flowing past, believe us, you won't want to leave. Read More
  • RVers Love Us!

    RVers get full campsites at American River Resort. Not just slots with hookups. Here you get a picnic table and fire pit plus room to enjoy company. Easy in and out. Free hot showers. RVers LOVE it here! Read More
  • Local Attractions

    In the heart of the Motherlode it's never boring! Historical sites, gold panning, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, hiking, music festivals, wineries, restaurants, natural wonders! A whole mix of adventures! Read More
  • Weddings Fantastic

    Weddings at American River Resort are spectacular! Get married with the gorgeous American River as dramatic backdrop. Or choose the pond, the meadow or our Events Center. Your day will be amazing and unforgettable. Read More
  • Grownup Fun

    It's camping, but it's not uncivilized! Minutes from American River Resort are award-winning wineries and restaurants to discover. Quaint towns along Hwy 49 offer unique shops and cafes. ARR is for grownups, too! Read More
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Live River Cam

Try our online River Cam and see the beauty and power of the American River as it flows past American River Resort. During rafting season, you might catch rafters or kayakers negotiating the famous Trouble Maker rapid. Watch live now!

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American River Resort camping for families, couples, groups

Do you have memories of camping with your family as a kid? At ARR, the Great American Camping Tradition is alive and well!

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American River Resort has 6 modern cabins

Every season is beautiful at ARR. Our cabins provide romantic getaways, relaxing retreats, or an adventurous alternative to boring hotel rooms.

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American River Resort RV camping

RV campers return often to the places that treat them best. American River Resort gets high marks from our RV guests.

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Your Events

Explore the possibilities! Every year, ARR hosts weddings, receptions, banquets, retreats, and reunions put on by planners who know how to make an occasion memorable: surround it with natural beauty!

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American River Resort vacation packages

  • ARR Newsletter March 2013
  • ARR Newsletter February 2013

Make American River Resort your base camp for adventureMarch 2013 American River Resort Newsletter - Make American River Resort your base camp for adventure, and discover all there is to do and see in El Dorado County. Passport Weekend, the most anticipated wine event in the region. Safety and fun go hand in hand. Game "This Is a Spoon" and recipes for eggs 3 ways.

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Valentine's Day Special: Weekend in a cozy cabin on the American RiverFebruary 2013 American River Resort Newsletter - Surprise your sweetheart with a Valentine's Day weekend for 2 in a cozy cabin. How to lock in your favorite campsites for summer. New vacation packages coming at ARR. Troublemaker videos, a fun card camp to play at camp, plus a recipe for Cowboy Stew.

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