Whitewater Rafting Near The Silver State
Nevada is rich in natural beauty, history, and entertainment from Las Vegas in the south to Reno in the north. Though famous for its gaming and party scenes, Nevada has much to offer for outdoor adventurers.
The Forks of the American River are positioned within a short drive from Nevada, making a whitewater rafting trip on the North, Middle, or South Fork of the American River the perfect addition to your trip to Nevada.
River Runners offers full-day trips on the North Fork of the American River during the springtime to take advantage of the snowmelt running off of the Sierra Nevada. These trips are a class IV thrill suitable for those aged 14 and above, and are a rare, unforgettable whitewater experience.
The Middle Fork of the American River is situated close-by, and full-day class IV trips can be booked from June - September on this gorgeous wilderness river. The Middle Fork of the American River is famous for the massive Tunnel Chute rapid, an epic whitewater drop blasted out of the rock by miners diverting the river from its original course during the California Gold Rush.
The South Fork of the American River is our favorite fork of the river, providing class III thrills and class II chills for a full day of exploration, excitement, and bonding with family and friends. River Runners offers express, full day, and two-day trips on the South Fork from April to the end of September.
The best whitewater rafting trip is the two-day South Fork camping and rafting package, which includes two nights of camping at our riverside campground and two days of rafting the South Fork of the American River. Each day tackles a different section of the river, so you’ll get a chance to raft the Gorge and the Chili Bar sections without the stress of trying to do it all in one day.
We take care of your meals, tents, and all the camping logistics. All you have to do is bring your sleeping gear and personal stuff – and your sense of adventure, of course.
No matter what river you’d like to raft, River Runners is committed to providing the perfect experience for your group. Our expert guides are carefully matched with each group to make sure that you have the best day ever!
South Fork Chili Bar Express
Looking for our shortest river rafting trip? Looking for a budget whitewater adventure? This trip is for you. Meet us in the morning and finish in the early afternoon. Bring a picnic lunch and eat it after the trip in Camp Lotus, or try one of the local restaurants. Enjoy 9 miles of river and rapids including Meatgrinder and Troublemaker.
South Fork Gorge Full Day
This is California whitewater rafting at its best! Meet us at our camp in the morning and depart from there. Enjoy the whole day on the river rafting, swimming, playing, relaxing, and passing quality time with your friends and family. This trip starts with the easy stuff, offers a deli lunch in the middle of the trip, and finishes with all the exciting rapids exactly when you are ready for them. It's perfect for most ages and adventure levels.
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.