American River Tours & Whitewater Adventures
Rated #1 Whitewater Rafting Trip in California by Trip Advisor!
August, 2020: We're Open!
We've been rafting the South Fork of the American River for more than 39 years. Our trips are fun for everyone... first timers and veteran rafters alike will have the time of their lives on the American River! We are the perfect "low risk" outdoor activity for families and small groups during the current covid-19 situation. We practice approved social distancing techniques during your stay!
What sets us apart from other rafting companies is our talented staff. Our skilled river guides each average more than 12 years of professional rafting on the American River and other rivers throughout the world. We raft with safety as our number one objective and we also let you experience fun, unique and interesting stuff on every trip:
- Discover fun river things to do like "surfing" and "riding the bull"!
- Learn about the interesting river history of the Coloma area and California's Gold Rush
- Have a picnic lunch and relax at our beautiful riverfront resort after your river trip
River trips you can do now!
- South Fork American - Upper Section Rafting
- South Fork American - Lower Section Rafting
- South Fork American - Full River All Day Rafting
- South Fork American - Tubing
Spend a day at the River!
River Park Resort, our 9 acre private rafting facility is located on the South Fork American River in a quiet corner of the Coloma/ Lotus Valley. It features almost a quarter mile of pristine river frontage:
- Private areas for swimming and sunbathing.
- Uncrowded places to picnic and relax. perfect for social distancing!
- Modern restrooms
- Day use is included for our Upper South Fork American rafting trips and our South Fork American tubing trips!
2020 Water Update
The South Fork of the American River will have excellent water flows every day (except Wednesdays) through August!
After Labor Day there will be good water on weekends.
South Fork American - Class 3 (no experience required). Recommended for ages 7 and above during the summer.
Please check our calendar for rafting days and pricing
2020 Rafting Deals
Check out our last minute discounts for the best rates on the South Fork of the American River.
Hi Guys!
Just want to say thank you for a great day! You made my birthday fantastic and mike our guide was so Much fun. We will definitely be back.