Rafting FAQ > Whitewater River Rafting Trips near Sacramento, CA

Just a short drive into the Sierra Nevada foothills from Sacramento gets you to 4 of California's best whitewater rafting rivers.

• The South Fork American (Easy Section Only) features gentle, easy rapids for young families and apprehensive adults and is 40 miles from Sacramento
• The South Fork American River, also 40 miles from Sacramento, is the most popular whitewater river in California with great rapids and beautiful scenery. Fun for everyone.
• The Middle Fork American River, just 50 miles from Sacramento, flows through a 2000-foot deep wilderness canyon and has a taste of Class IV (intermediate) rafting.
• The North Fork American River, perfect for intermediate-advanced rafters, is just 55 miles from Sacramento.

See a map showing all 10 of our California Rivers with more information about each.