American River Resort

American River Resort is a 30-acre riverside property in Coloma, California, set along the South Fork of the American River in the heart of California's Gold Country — 45 minutes northeast of Sacramento and under two hours from the Bay Area. The resort hosts weddings and private celebrations against a backdrop of river rapids, towering oaks, and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Two outdoor riverside venues accommodate events of different scales. River's Edge hosts ceremonies and receptions for up to 250 guests at river-level sites along the South Fork, where the sound and energy of the rushing rapids carry throughout the weekend. Dutch Creek, situated where Dutch Creek meets the American River at the base of Mount Murphy, offers a more intimate setting for up to 150 guests. Both venues are booked on an exclusive-use basis from Friday afternoon through Sunday midday, giving couples and their guests full access to the property for the weekend. The resort brings no preset packages — couples arrange their own catering, beverages, vendors, and décor. On-site lodging options including cabins, glamping tents, RV sites, and riverside camping allow out-of-town guests to stay close through the celebration.