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South Fork American River rafting -- California's most popular whitewater rafting trip, near Sacramento, CA.

California’s favorite river:
The South Fork
of the American

The absolute best one- or two-day river trip for beginners and families with young kids. Explore & book »

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Middle Fork American River rafting -- Sacramento-area whitewater rafting

Step up to the
Class IV
Middle Fork

A one- or two-day class IV adventure for charged-up first-timers and experienced rafters alike. Explore & book »

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North Fork American River rafting -- Sacramento-area whitewater rafting

The stunning
North Fork
American River canyon,

a deep, sheer gorge of class IV+ whitewater. Explore & book »

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American River Rafting

Popular whitewater rafting near Sacramento—an easy day trip from the San Francisco Bay Area

Not your first rodeo?
Know your trip? Then book it now:

The American River: where California learns to raft. Sacramento’s nearest whitewater rafting—an easy day trip from the San Francisco Bay Area—these rugged canyons form one of the most popular rafting destinations in the United States.

Camp for free at our fabulous Adventure Camp

Free Camping at River Park Adventure Camp,an easy drive from Sacramento, before or after your whitewater rafting tripYou are warmly invited to camp for free at our fabulous Adventure Camp the night before and/or the night after your rafting trip with us on the American or Yuba River.

Our camp is located in the Sierra foothills, in the town of Coloma—a historic gold rush town that is now a whitewater rafting mecca near Sacramento. Our 7-acre river-beach campground awaits you with full creature comforts including warm showers, flush toilets, 2 gourmet camp kitchens, a store and dining areas for groups.

Also available at our Adventure Camp are an incredible variety of entertaining activities such as giant chess, volleyball, horse shoes, ping pong, foosball, hunker hawser, an inspiring nature walk, challenge course and a wealth of adventure games.

We even have an outside amphitheatre with terraced seating for viewing pictures of your run through the rapids on the American River!

River Park Beach Swimming on the South Fork American RiverLocal attractions located near our camp include great local restaurants, and a rustic country "night club" with a night club with live music and dancing.

Only one mile away is the James Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park where gold was first discovered in California in 1848.

This historic park features a museum with an ongoing schedule of films and guided tours, miles of great hiking trails, acres of gold rush artifacts and a fully functioning duplicate of the original saw mill built by Marshall for John Sutter in addition to a fully functioning blacksmith shop and many other period enterprises.

To check campground availability, please call our friendly and helpful staff at 800-400-7238.

Our American River rafting trips:

South Fork American

South Fork American River rafting trips are the family-friendliest in California, located near Sacramento.Incredibly popular whitewater rafting near Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. One- and two-day trips ideal for families and first-timers.

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Middle Fork American

Tunnel Chute panorama on a Middle Fork American river rafting trip.A step up from the South Fork. Blast down this challenging run in one day, or take two and camp out under the stars.

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North Fork American

Chamberlain Falls is a highlight of any North Fork American river rafting trip.World-class whitewater rafting near Sacramento—a spectacular day of Class IV+ in a rugged, remote and beautiful canyon.

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