California Family Rafting Trip Discounts

Rafting with kids and teenagers

Rafting is a wonderful family adventure. It is as enjoyable for the kids as it is for mom, dad and grandparents! Bring all the family members and join us on the easy section of the South Fork American, the Class III+ sections of South Fork American River or the Middle Fork American River and take advantage of one of the following family discounts:

* Note that the Family and the Youth Discount cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions.

Our tips for great family rafting outings

South Fork American (Easy Section Only): Tom Sawyer Float Trips

Our best trip for families with young kids (usual minimum age is 5 years old). Easy Class I & II rafting on a beautiful river, and an added bonus of optional kayaking! 1-Day trip option.

South Fork American River

California's most popular whitewater river for families with children (usual minimum age is 8 years old). There are enough Class III+ rapids to keep the entire family happy! Express, 1-Day, and 2-Day trip options. 

Middle Fork American River

This river represents a more challenging option for families with older kids (usual minimum age is 12 years old). Set inside a scenic 2000 foot-deep wilderness canyon, this river contains some Class III & IV rapids. 1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day trip options.

For more information about the South Fork and Middle Fork, visit the American River Rafting page.

Very adventurous families with older teenagers that have prior rafting experience might even want to consider one of our Intermediate-Advanced California river rafting trips.