Join us for a very special, likely to become our FIRST ANNUAL Big Gay Pride Whitewater Weekend on the American River in Coloma, California approx an hour from Sacramento.

We have booked 60 spots with American Whitewater Expeditions and we will be taking over their Riverside Camping Resort June 17-19, 2022. This is right between Sacramento/LA Pride & SF Pride Weekends in heart of PRIDE MONTH! Bring your pride flags and let's do this!

Full details can be found on the CGA event page at www.californiagayadventures.com 

Option 1:
Two Day Middle Fork & South Fork Chili Bar
Price: $335 per person
Class/Level: III-IV
Where: Day 1 (Sat) – Oxbow Bend to Greenwood Bridge on the Middle Fork.
Day 2 (Sun) – Chili Bar to Coloma on the South Fork
Trip length: 24 miles (18 miles on the Middle Fork and 6 miles on the South Fork)
This is arguably our most popular Middle Fork two-day trip. On this incredibly fun Middle Fork American white water rafting trip, you’ll raft the entire 18 miles of the scenic Middle Fork on the first day and then raft the fantastic 6 mile Chili Bar section of the South Fork. Between the trips, you will return to our deluxe campground where you can relax and make use of all the amenities and enjoy some hearty meals.

Option 2:
Two Day South Fork Trip Lower Gorge + Chili Bar
Price: $325 per person
Class/Level: II-III
Where: Day 1 (Sat) - Coloma to Salmon Falls on Folsom Lake.
Day 2 (Sun) - Chili Bar to Coloma
Trip length: 21 Miles
Your two-day South Fork American River rafting adventure begins the morning of your rafting trip with a hearty breakfast then, after an informative safety talk, you’re off to the river for a day of fun, laughter, excitement, and lots of exhilarating whitewater. The first few rapids you’ll encounter on the lower stretch are small but spirited and will allow you to practice your new paddling skills. Then a huge deli-style lunch to match those big, outdoor appetites will be set out for you by the side of the river. After lunch, we’re off to challenge “The Gorge” and experience the excitement of outstanding rapids such as Satan’s Cesspool and Hospital Bar. Just before you hit Folsom Lake our own Honda Jet Ski will meet you for the tow to the take-out at Salmon Falls – this way you avoid a 2-mile paddle out with a headwind. 

ONE-DAY RAFTING OPTIONS:
If you are excited to hit some whitewater, but only want to commit to one day, we have chosen a single-day option that will add you in with everyone else on Saturday! This will allow you to relax and do other activities on Sunday.

Option 1 - $185: One Day Rafting Trip with Single Lunch & One Night Camping.
Option 2- $275: One Day Rafting Trip with all 5 meals & Two Nights of Camping, just like the two dayers are getting.

South Fork Lower Gorge
Price: See above
Class/Level: II - III
Where: Coloma to Salmon Falls on Folsom Lake
Trip length: 15 miles
If you are a first-time rafter looking to “test the water” or if you are simply looking for a great day out on the river, then rafting the American River’s Lower Gorge is the perfect trip for you. Our river camp and starting point of this trip are the highest on the river and therefore our Lower Gorge Day trip is the longest and best value of any white water rafting trip offered on the South Fork of the American River. This approximately six-hour whitewater rafting trip will give you plenty of time to relax, swim in the pools soaking up the sun, as well as enjoy fun Class 3 Rapids. Stop along the way for an hour to enjoy a hearty river lunch. 

As mentioned above camping is included in the base trip pricing. 2-day rafting includes 2-nights and 1-day raft trips include one night. We have made options on our registration page to add additional nights of camping. 

BRING YOUR TENT/GEAR or RENT!

Rental Tents come with sleeping pads - Bring your own sleeping bags and pillow.

Tents are already set up for you when you arrive.
$0 - Bring Your Own Tent & Gear

$30 - 4 Person Dome Tent (OK to rent as a single, or can choose to share if you'd like)

$50 - Single Spot in Large Tent Cabin with Cot & Sleeping Pad & Camp Chairs (Room for 4, but only shared with 1 other CGA member)

If you would like to bring a Camper Van or RV, you will need to call American Whitewater Expeditions directly and book a spot in the RV section of the campground. There are very limited spots available. (530) 642-0804. Mention you are with the CGA group June 17-19. 

Meals on Sat & Sun are included (5 of them) with either of the two-day rafting trips or the 1-day rafting trip with meals! Additional food can be purchased at the camp store. They even have a bar with beer/wine and other items you may need.

Meals Included:
- Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

- Sunday: Breakfast & Lunch

Meals Not Included/Optional:
- Friday Dinner (See in the "options" area in the checkout process)

- Saturday BBQ Dinner (optional for a couple of packages only, please review your package for details, can be purchased separately in the "options" area)

Menus and Special Diets:
All meals are served buffet style. The staff does not serve specific menu items for those who may be Vegan, Gluten-free, or have other food allergies. Please plan on this before booking for arriving.

Standard Menu Items: Items can change*

Middle Fork Continental Breakfast
Toast
Bagels with cream cheese
Fresh fruit
Yogurt
Cereal
Granola
Muffins
Hard-boiled eggs
Coffee, tea, milk, orange juice, and hot chocolate

South Fork Hot Breakfast
Chef's choice for main breakfast item (normally French toast, pancakes, breakfast burritos, or an egg dish)
Bacon or sausage
Hash Browns or Country Potatoes
Fresh fruit
Toast
Cereal
Granola
Oatmeal
Bagels with cream cheese
Coffee, tea, milk, orange juice, and hot chocolate

Build your own deli-style lunch (Included with full-day rafting trips)
Tortillas
A selection of meats and cheeses
Hummus
Guacamole
Pesto
Sun-dried tomatoes
Artichoke hearts
Bell peppers
Lettuce
Pickles
Onions
Pepperoncini
Tomatoes
Condiments
Chips
Cookies
Peanut butter
Jelly
Lemonade and water

Saturday BBQ Dinner:
*Chef's choice for appetizers
BBQ Chicken, Fish, and Steak
Corn on the cob
Grilled vegetables
Dinner rolls
Salad
Grilled potatoes
Brownie Sundae
Selection of beer and wine are included during dinner service 

Optional Friday Dinner: (6pm on Friday, pre-purchase required)
Chefs Choice Pasta Dinner with Meat Option and Vegetarian Option

Vegetable Sides

Variety of Drinks

Driving - For those driving, there is plenty of free open parking. We will create a group carpool list closer to the event.

Flying/Shuttle - $35pp: For those flying, AWE will be sending a shuttle to pick us up this has a cost of $35 per person and we need to have a minimum of 12 people. The shuttle pick-up time is 3:30pm. Be sure your flight arrives no later than 3pm. We will return on Sunday with arrival around 4:30pm. Plan departure flights after 5:45pm. We can always grab dinner together at the airport of you have a later flight.

Flights - Most of us are on the Southwest flight from LAX

Friday, 6/17/2022: LAX to SMF (Sacramento), Flight 2087, Departs 1:30pm, Arrives 2:55pm
Sunday, 6/19, 2022: SMF to LAX, Flight 733, Departs 5:50pm, Arrives 7:20pm

More details and updates will be shared on the EVENT PAGE on the CGA website www.californiagayadventures.com. 

Everyone is welcome! Non-Rafters can join in for Camping & Meals

Option 1 - $195: 2 Night Camping + All 5 Meals with Group
Option 2 - $110: 2 Nights Camping with No Meals. Saturday BBQ can be purchased below for $25.