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Best Rafting in California

Best Rafting in California

What makes the best rafting in California? It’s having the range to offer the right trip for your group, the conditions on the river, and the kind of adventure you’re ready to take on.

Multi-day wilderness camping and rafting trips

Multi-Day Rafting Trips in California’s Wilderness Canyons: A Closer Look

Join our guide Mathilda as she takes her parents on a multi-day rafting trip through a California wilderness canyon and shows what these trips are really like – on and off the river.

Top 5 Rapids on Cherry Creek

Ride Along: Top 5 Rapids on Cherry Creek (Upper Tuolumne River)

The incomparable Upper Tuolumne River, more commonly known as Cherry Creek, boasts more than 20 unforgettable Class 4 & 5 rapids. Let’s look at the top five that made our list.

Riverside Camping Under the Stars

Enjoy the unique benefits of camping in nature even after dark! Check out some tricks and tips for an awesome stargazing experience on your next multi-day rafting trip.

California Spring Rafting Highlights

Watch: California’s Best Springtime Rafting Rivers

Spring is a prime time for whitewater rafting. Thrilling rapids fueled by snowmelt and stunning lush scenery create the perfect combination. Take a look at our recommendations for the best springtime rafting rivers in California.

South Fork American Scenery

How Did the South Fork American River Become So Popular?

It was a setup no one could see. Discover how the South Fork of the American River became known and how it has grown into the most popular whitewater rafting river in the Western US.

Fall Rafting Preview

Watch the Best Fall White Water Adventures in California

Fall for fall rafting in California! The summer crowds thin out after Labor Day, but great weather and excellent white water remain! See our recommendations for rafting in September and October.

California Multi-Day Rafting Trip

The Best California Multi-Day Rafting Trip

The West is home to some of the most renowned whitewater rafting experiences in North America, and California’s most notable member of this league of legends – the treasured Tuolumne River.

Ride Along: Top 5 Rapids on the Tuolumne River

The Wild and Scenic Tuolumne River features awe-inspiring scenery, heart-pounding Class 4+ rapids, captivating side hikes, and pristine beaches. Get ready as we unveil the top 5 rapids that make the Tuolumne an unrivaled rafting experience.

See the South Fork American at Higher Flows – An Old Favorite, A New Experience

“Maybe you’ve rafted the South Fork before, but this year it’s different. Give it a shot!” Listen to some feedback from our guests about their rafting experience on a familiar river running at not-so-familiar flows.

 
 

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