Wanderlust World Wanderlust World American River Resort has one campground, which contains 85 campsites located both on and off the riverbanks. Every campsite on the grounds is outfitted with a fire ring and a picnic table and is designed to accommodate tent camping. The campground offers hot showers, a swimming pool and communal picnic areas. As of 2011, campsites for two people are available for $35 to $55 per night on weekends and $30 to $55 per night during the week. Rates depend on if you are looking for a site on or off the river and if you are interested in platform tents.
If you are traveling in your RV, American River Resorts offers 35 RV hookups for RV camping on the grounds. These are full power, water and waste-disposal hookups for different types of RVs. American River Resorts RV hookups are located close to the in-ground pool on site and offer a relaxing place to take a break from your RV tour in California. Rates for RV hookup sites are $45 per night on both weeknights and weekends.
If you love camping but tents or RVs aren't your thing, the American River Resort offers six full-featured riverside cabins. Each cabin is near the bank of the river and has a kitchen, bathroom and living room. Cabins sleep up to four people in one queen bed in the bedroom and one queen sofa bed in the living room. You have the option of cooking meals in the full kitchen or grilling outside on your deck on a propane grill. Basic cookware, plates and flatware are available, but linens are not provided. Depending on location, cabins range from $170.50 to 280.50 per night on weekends and $148.50 to $236.50 during the week. All cabins require a two-night minimum stay.
One of the main draws to the American River Resort is the river activities offered, such as whitewater rafting and canoeing. There are a variety of options available, from mellow trips for families with children to rougher ones for more adventurous souls. If history is your thing, this is the perfect area, as it is where the California Gold Rush started. Gold panning on the banks of the river is a popular activity in the park. For more adult-centered activities, American River Resort is located close to the wineries of El Dorado County.