Sacramento Rafting
There is no better way to experience the beauty of Northern California than by rafting one of its beautiful rivers.
The most popular Northern Californian river to raft is the South Fork of the American River (Class III), and it happens to be our favorite too.
Located just an hour away from Sacramento, the South Fork of the American River has it all: beautiful scenery, exciting rapids and, being that it was the center of the California Gold Rush, it also has a lot of points of historical interest.
In fact, the Chili Bar trip rafts near the exact spot where James Marshall found gold for the first time in 1848, sparking the gold rush that changed the course of California – and US history – forever.
The South Fork of the American River is the perfect trip for a group with mixed desires. The river is playful and fun so you can get wild or keep it mellow out there. Whether you’re planning a small family getaway, a bachelorette party, a team-building event, or a school trip, River Runners can curate the perfect trip for your group’s needs.
The best way to experience the South Fork of the American River is a 2-day camping and rafting package with River Runners. River Runners really gives you the time to relax and enjoy the lazy parts of the river and then expertly guides you through the exciting rapids.
Two-day trips with River Runners on the South Fork of the American River give you that taste of the wilderness and that feeling of unplugging from the modern world without ever having to leave modern conveniences behind (yes, we have flush toilets and hot showers). Just want a one-day excursion? Check out the Gorge or Chili Bar. [links]
Close to so many Northern California population centers like Sacramento, yet so far away from the bustle of city life....
River Runners really gives you the time to relax and enjoy the lazy parts of the river and then expertly guides you through the exciting rapids.
South Fork Two-Day Trip
Relax, unwind, and unplug with River Runners' premier two-day whitewater rafting retreat on the South Fork of the American River. Let us do the work while you enjoy camping and each other's company. We set up your tents and cook for you. Wander around Camp Lotus and chill by the river. Pick some blackberries or enjoy a drink. Experience both the Gorge and the Chili Bar sections of the river. Appropriate for most ages and adventure levels.
South Fork Chili Bar Full Day
Another California whitewater classic! Meet us at our camp in the morning and take a bus to the river put in. Dive deep into a forested canyon. Enjoy the scenery while your guides safely lead you through class II/III rapids. Take the opportunity to jump off a rock and swim a rapid, or skip a rock and pick blackberries. This trip starts with the exciting stuff and ends with a relaxing float and a BBQ lunch.
Ready to book your South Fork American River trip with River Runners?
Book online now, or contact us to talk to a river expert!