The Gorge (Class III) Full Day Rafting Trip

South Fork of the American River

This is class III California whitewater rafting at its best! Your whole group will love whitewater rafting on the Gorge, it has something for everyone. This magical day begins gently and ends with a bang with class III rapids. Our guides give you time to relax and experience the excitement of rafting the South Fork of the American all in one day.

2024 Schedule: 6 days a week, March 1st through September 30 (Wednesdays do not have scheduled water releases this year)

Check-in: 9:30 am (subject to change) at the River Runners site in Camp Lotus, 5461 Bassi Road, Lotus California, 95651

Check out: usually 5:30 pm (may vary, depending on the needs of the group and the river level)

Minimum Age: 6 years old

Distance: 13 Miles

Trip duration: 6 hours (including lunch)  

$160 per person

• Lunch is included

• Wetsuit included if necessary (seasonal)

• All taxes and fees are included

• Guide gratuity not included

Chili Bar (Class III) 3/4 Day Rafting Trip

South Fork of the American River

Early in the morning the sun will be creeping down the steep canyon walls as you begin your descent from Chili Bar to Coloma. Beautiful, historical and exciting, this whitewater rafting adventure introduces you to the fun and beauty of whitewater rafting. 

2024 Schedule: 6 days a week, March 1st through September 30 (Wednesdays do not have scheduled water releases this year)

Check-in: 8:30 am (subject to change), at the River Runners site in Camp Lotus, 5461 Bassi Road, Lotus California, 95651

Check out: usually 3 pm (may vary, depending on the needs of the group and the river level)

Minimum Age: 6 years old

Distance: 9 mile

Trip duration: 4.5 hours (including lunch) 

$130 per person

• Lunch is included

• Wetsuit included if necessary (seasonal)

• All taxes and fees are included

• Guide gratuity not included

Chamberlain Falls Section (Class IV)

North Fork of the American River

2024 SEASON: March 15 to May 15. Please call (530) 622 5110 for more details

The North Fork of the American - Chamberlain Falls whitewater rafting run is a full-day rafting trip on a stunning undammed section of river. The river flows freely through many miles of wilderness before it meets you at the put-in. The flow changes every day; sometimes the river is a muddy frothy beast throwing the raft like useless flotsam down toward the sea; other days, the crystal clear waters meander rapidly through a seemingly endless obstacle course. 

Minimum Age: 14 years old

$180 per person (all inclusive) 

Kaweah River (Class IV+)

2024 SEASON: April 1 to June 1. Please call (530) 622 5110 for more details.

Nestled close to Southern California is the steepest river in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Cold clear water sweeps the adventurous paddler out toward California’s Central Valley. Look over your shoulder and you will see 13,000-foot peaks covered in snow and giant Sequoia trees. Look downstream and you will see lots of whitewater. There is current from beginning to end. Big rapids are everywhere. Rocks are everywhere. Trees reach out into the widest of river channels. The river course changes every wet season. Only a well-seasoned guide can feel comfortable in this environment. And the guests lucky enough to be in their raft.

Minimum Age: 14

$180 per person (all inclusive)