Families

Whitewater Rafting is a great opportunity to share the outdoors with your children so they might learn to value these wilderness areas and work to preserve them for future generations. Oh, and your kids will be thanking you for the most amazing adventure vacation yet!

Family Friendly Trips

There are many different options for families with kids 4-16 years old to choose from. The South Fork American River hosts many of those trips, ranging from a 2 hour float to a day trip.

South Fork Young Rafters Trip

This 2 hour trip through Class II rapids is one we can take kids as young as 4 years old. A great introduction to whitewater rafting, families and kids will raft through a 5 mile scenic, historical section of the South Fork. There will be opportunities to swim, pick blackberries, skip rocks, and even let the kids try to steer the boat. We introduce the young ones on the necessary equipment needed, how to safely paddle a raft, the commands needed, and the history of the area. 

Make it a camping trip and book our Young Rafters Overnight Trip.

South Fork Options

For Kids 7 years and older, The South Fork has many other sections to choose from such as:

• Gorge One Day Trip – Raft the lower 14 miles through Class II-III rapids with lunch Included.
• Afternoon Half Day – Spend the afternoon rafting, swimming, and enjoying the lower 11 miles.
• Morning Half Day – Raft the upper 10 miles through historical sites and exciting Class III rapids.
• South Fork 2-Day Trip – Combine 2 days of rafting with 2 nights of camping, 5 meals, and over 40 years of professional service and rafting trips.

Midweek Family 50% Discounts

For each full paying adult, a child will get a 50% Discount! This offer is included in most midweek, South Fork 1-day trips. You must call to book and receive this discount.

With over 40 years of experience, our Family American river rafting trips are affordable vacations you won’t want to miss! Call at 1-800-750-2386 to learn more and speak with one our staff.