River Rafting Adventures from Murphys
Camp
Your
stay at Murphys Christian Camp can be enhanced with an
exciting, memory-making river rafting trip! Through our
arrangements with two whitewater rafting outfitters, we
can host your river adventures, whether you seek an easy
float trip or a more challenging whitewater expedition.
Murphys Camp staff includes professionally trained river
guides who will accompany you on your trip.
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Stanislaus
River One-day,
April-October
Rapids:
Class I-II (Easy)
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For
as low as $21 per guest,
you can beat the heat and opt for an exciting, yet
relaxing low-risk float trip down the scenic Stanislaus
River at Knights Ferry, which is located about an hour
from Murphys Camp. Our outfitter is River Journey.
Murphys Camp staffers conduct the trip, and you will be
paddling the raft under their guidance. The tour is
popular with youth groups and families. The scenery along
this stretch is beautiful and includes such sights as
"Two Bluffs" volcanic area, "Lovers Leap"
and plenty of rolling countryside and a wide variety of
bird life and wildlife. Small rapids all along the way
add to the fun. Minimum age: 6 years. Our outfitter
supplies all necessary safety equipment. Murphys Camp
provides a delicious picnic lunch.
What to bring: Sunscreen; strap-on sandals,
water shoes or sneakers (no flip-flops); hat or cap with brim or
visor, security
strap for glasses or sunglasses, swimsuit (shorts optional), T-shirt
(recommended).
| South Fork
of the American River One-Day,
April-October
Class
III+ (Intermediate)
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California's
most popular run — a river that thunders all season
long through the legendary gold country. Our outfitter
for this trip is the world-famous Outdoor Adventure River
Specialists (O.A.R.S.), owned by friend of Murphys Camp,
George Wendt.
Your
adventure begins with an overnight stay at Murphys Camp.
After breakfast, we'll pack a lunch to take along. The
trip to the American River takes about two hours to O.A.R.S.'
River Bend Camp near Coloma. We spend the rest of the day
rollicking through The Lower Gorge, with exciting Class
III rapids galore — Satan's Cesspool, Hospital Bar,
and Recovery Room, to name a few. We return to Murphys
Camp for the night. The cost varies depending on specific
time and trip, but may be in the $90-100 range. (Longer
one-day or two-day rafting trips, the latter including
tent camping overnight along the river, can also be
arranged. Meals provided. Call for more information.)
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ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR ALL RIVER OUTINGS!
CALL EARLY!
• 1-800-951-5353
