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Wet & Wild - Calaveras Rivers & Lakes
White Water Rafting Adventure, Fishing, Boating & Skiing
Whether white-water rafting down a roaring river - or - fighting a grand-daddy fish at the end of a hook, you can have both within an easy drive. Enjoy every water activity imaginable in Calaveras and surrounding areas including: boating, skiing, wind surfing, swimming, sailing, wave runners or just great fishing.
High-water enthusiasts should book early in the season, which generally runs from April to October. Each river and specific rafting trip has its own personality and rating dictated by the size or difficulty of the rapids or whitewater. Class I is flat water; Class II, light rapids; Class III, moderate whitewater with some difficulty; Class IV, advanced whitewater; Class V, expert level; Class VI is generally unraftable.
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Listed by distance from GreenStone Ranch & Inn:
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O.A.R.S. Outdoor Adventure River Specialists • 2.00 miles • Map
2687 S. Hwy. 49, Angels Camp 95222, 209-736-4677
Treat yourself to the O.A.R.S. brand of river vacations or wilderness adventures. You'll enjoy fantastic river rafting, kayaking and historical dories; catered cooking, beach sports, and hiking.
Quality whitewater adventures, featuring single and multi-day trips, experienced guides, great meals, and safety first-all on the best rivers. Featuring daily one-day Stanislaus trips, plus the American, Tuolumne, and Grand Canyon. Call for free color brochure.
All Outdoors Available river trips include the North Fork of the Stanislaus River, an exciting class 1V run within Calaveras County.
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New Melones Lake Marina • 4.50 miles • Map
6503 Glory Hole Road, Angels Camp 95222, 209-785-3300
First filled in 1983, New Melones Lake has 12,500 surface acres when full and more than 100 miles of scenic shoreline to explore. The lake is framed by topography ranging from the rugged Stanislaus River Canyon cliffs to oak-studded golden Sierra foothills. Fishermen number New Melones Lake among their favorites for its excellent trout, bass, crappie and catfish action. Something's always biting. Hundreds of wildlife species including deer, fox, coyote, beaver, otter, and raccoon can be seen along New Melones Lake's shore. Up above, eagles, heron, hawks, cormorant and grebe are common sights.
Full service marina on the third largest reservoir in California, slip rentals, luxury houseboats, fishing and patio boats, gas pumpouts, convenience store with camping supplies, ice and groceries.
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Lake Tulloch Resort and Marina • 18.30 miles • Map
7260 O'Byrnes Ferry Road, Copperopolis 95228, 209-785-8200
Marina with boat launch ramp, berths and rentals. Ski boats, patio boats, fishing boats, wave runners and kayaks available. Fishing supplies, bait, mini mart, ice and groceries.
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Bear Valley Adventure Company • 19.50 miles • Map
#1 Bear Valley Road, Bear Valley 95223, 209-753-2834
Sea kayak rentals, lessons, tours, and sales. Taught on beautiful Lake Alpine, this is their most popular class. You'll learn sweep strokes, braces, draws, and more of how to use your body in a kayak. The highlight of the class is learning a wet exit and how to re-enter your kayak. You'll also learn how to use safety equipment and we'll demonstrate solo rescues. This half day course will allow you to rent closed deck boats on your own and may satisfy the requirements of other outfitters for rentals.
Fishing supplies and bait, licenses, gas, mini mart, maps and information also available.
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Specials & Packages
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Bass Fishing Trip for 2
Book a guided bass fishing trip for two. This would be a great package for father and son, and includes use of equipment, instruction and lunch for a cost of $250 per day (a 6-hour day). A professional bass fisherman will lead the trip and the instruction, and all take place on a beautiful Skeeter bass boat. Trips can be taken on New Melones Reservoir or Lake Tulloch. Call for details, and for advance booking.
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Facilities & Services
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Traveling With Horses?
Both you AND your horse are welcome at GreenStone Ranch & Inn. Rental charges for the home includes stabling for up to six horses. You will have access to 800 acres at GreenStone Ranch & Inn and 1700 acres at another ranch just 5 minutes away on Murphys Grade Road.
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