Whitewater Blog

Updated Feb 20, 2024 The American River has rafting options for most everyone, regardless of age and experience level. As long as you are the … Read more

There are a few things you want to bring with you in a raft while on a whitewater rafting trip, and a lot you don’t … Read more

Stay Hydrated Yes, it is important to stay hydrated while whitewater rafting on the American River! We recommend you bring your own water while rafting. … Read more

Transportation Most companies have a set place where you meet for the American river rafting trip, park your car, gather and get checked in for … Read more

Cancellation policies may vary some between companies, but like most businesses that have advance bookings a cancellation policy is standard. Government agencies impose limitations on … Read more

The answer is really Yes and No! There are many price differences between outfitters on the American river.  However, you need to make sure that … Read more

Fishing Rules The great fishing here is one of the river’s better-kept secrets on both the South Fork of the American and North Fork of … Read more

On the American river, there are three different forks to choose from: the South Fork of the American river, the Middle Fork of the American … Read more

Walk-ins are welcome, for sure, but to make sure that you can be accommodated on the American River rafting trip of your choice, calling or … Read more

Those pesky little buggers are everywhere up here on the American River… best to be prepared and bring some bug spray to make sure you … Read more