LOWER STANISLAUS - GOODWIN CANYON

This awesome class 4 canyon has great scenery and several big class 4 rapids like "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride", "Haunted House" and "Pinball" rapids.  Our express trip price make this trip a great bargain, and its only 2 hours from the San Francisco bay area. Mark your calenders for this one, especially if you've rafted the South Fork American and you want to step up to the next level!

$109.00* per person

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• Difficulty: class 4+
• swimming ability required
• Minimum age - 18 years - spring, 16 years - summer
• Maximum Group size - 48 persons
• Persons/raft - 6
• Season - runnable all spring and summer on wet years
• Weather:  spring - cool summer - warm
• wetsuits are required except July and August - they may be rented at check-in

Meeting time for all Goodwin Canyon class 4 trips is 10:00AM . We also have afternoon trips available for large groups. These trips meet at 1:30PM

View map to Knights Ferry Meeting Area

THE LOWER STANISLAUS

This 45 mile section of river stretches from historic Knights Ferry, CA to the San Joaquin River in California's central valley. Along the way are campgrounds, parks, and riparian habitat which has been protected in order to preserve the Stanislaus River corridor. There are enjoyable riffles as well as calm pools with rainbow trout, bass and fall run salmon. Native Americans lived along the river for hundreds of years and there is still evidence of their summer camps near Knights Ferry where grinding rocks can be seen. A trip down the Stanislaus river is an excellent experience for youth groups, families, and individuals who enjoy the outdoors.

ONE DAY RENTALS - LOWER STANISLAUS

We have rafts and kayaks for rent every day on the Lower Stanislaus.   Bring your own cooler for lunch and refreshments. Approximate time on river is 4 to 6 hours. Trip meets at Knights Ferry, CA. Trip details will be sent to you when you make a reservation.

• Difficulty - Class 2, Easy, No experience required
• Minimum age: 6 years
• Maximum group size - unlimited
• Season: year round
• High water - April, May
• Weather - spring - variable, summer - hot
• Wetsuits are required in the spring

CAMPING

There is no camping in Knights Ferry. The closest public camping area is located on New Melones reservoir at Glory Hole Recreation area, about 30 minutes from Knights Ferry.

Stanislaus Trip details

All Saturday/ Sunday trips depart at 10:00 AM from the Knights Ferry Ranger Station- Rafting Customer Parking Area.

All weeday express trips depart at 10:00 PM. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early for your trip.

Stanislaus Canyon and Lower Stanislaus Driving Directions:

From Manteca take highway 120 east to the Knights Ferry Exit (11 miles past Oakdale, CA). Follow the signs to the Rafting Customer Parking Area at the Stanislaus River Park Ranger Station. Knights Ferry is on the north side of highway 120. Driving time: 2 hours from SF, 6.5 hours from LA.