Rafting FAQ > Whitewater Rafting Trips Near Sequoia - Kings Canyon National Park

There are no whitewater river rafting trips near Santa Barbara, CA However, the Kaweah River outside of Kings Canyon NP is about 4.5 hours away. Furthermore, within a 6-8 hour drive from Santa Barbara are some of California's best whitewater rafting rivers. For example:

• Head toward Yosemite National Park and you'll find the Merced & Tuolumne Rivers.
• The South Fork American River is the most popular whitewater river in California with great rapids and beautiful scenery. Fun for everyone.
• The Middle Fork American River flows through a 2000-foot deep wilderness canyon and has a taste of Class IV (intermediate) rafting.
• The North Fork American River is classic spring run. The river is rated Class IV and flows through steep river canyon.

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There are couple of very exciting whitewater river rafting trips near Sequoia - Kings Canyon National Park, California, with trip options for both beginners and experienced rafters alike.

Just outside Kings Canyon National Park you'll find the Kaweah River in the town of Three Rivers, CA, about 20 minutes from the park entrance. A little further north is the Merced River, which is a short two hour drive from Sequoia - Kings Canyon.

There are several more California whitewater rafting rivers within a 4 - 6 drive from Sequoia National Park.

• The Tuolumne River is outside the northern entrance to Yosemite National PArk and is about a 4.5 hour drive from Kings Canyon.
• The South Fork and Middle Fork of the American River are two of the most popular whitewater rafting rivers in California.... about 6 hours away .

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