{"id":12639,"date":"2024-04-01T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T17:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/blog\/?p=12639"},"modified":"2026-02-11T09:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:45:11","slug":"video-californias-best-springtime-rafting-rivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/blog\/video-californias-best-springtime-rafting-rivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: California&#8217;s Best Springtime Rafting Rivers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring is a prime time for whitewater rafting in California. Thrilling rapids fueled by snowmelt and stunning lush scenery create the perfect combination. Plus, the rivers are less busy compared to summer, so you&#8217;ll get a more intimate and serene experience on the water. Take a look at our recommendations for the best springtime rafting rivers in California.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JoH2O0n0vzU?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These scenic California rivers are perfect for an unforgettable spring river rafting experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/river\/south-fork-american\/welcome.htm\">South Fork American<\/a> (Crowd-Pleasing Whitewater, Class 3+)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/river\/merced\/welcome.htm\">Merced River<\/a> (Exciting Lively Whitewater, Class 3-4)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/river\/tuolumne\/welcome.htm\">Tuolumne River<\/a> (Fast-Paced Intricate Whitewater, Class 4+)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/river\/north-fork-american\/welcome.htm\">North Fork American<\/a> (Fast-Paced Intricate Whitewater, Class 4+)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/river\/kaweah\/welcome.htm\">Kaweah River<\/a> (Fast-Paced Intricate Whitewater, Class 4+)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"calls-2-action-cpt\">\n    <div class=\"container-fluid\"> \n            \n                <div class=\"row\">   \n            <div class=\"col-sm-8\">\n                <h2>Raft near Yosemite!<\/h2>\n                <p><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>This could be you! <\/strong>Experience the best whitewater just outside Yosemite.<strong> <\/strong>Chase waves on the springtime favorite Merced River, take on the Wild &amp; Scenic Tuolumne River or push your limits on Cherry Creek.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-sm-4\"> \n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yosemite-rafting-cta-2025-1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"Yosemite Rafting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yosemite-rafting-cta-2025-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/yosemite-rafting-cta-2025-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-sm-12\">\n                <div class=\"text-center\">\n                                            <a 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<\/div> \n                  <\/div>\n<\/div> \n    <hr \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-author\">\n      <div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n    <em><small>Posted on April 1, 2024 by<\/small><\/em>\r\n    <div class=\"author-bio\">\r\n\t    <div class=\"col-sm-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/jack-armstrong-grandson-of-founder-george-armstrong_avatar-192x192-1.jpg\" class=\"author-avatar img-responsive\" alt=\"Jack Armstrong Bio\" \/><\/div>\r\n\t    <div class=\"col-sm-9\">\r\n        <h3>Jack Armstrong<\/h3>\r\n\t\t<p>Jack grew up 35 minutes from AO headquarters, and is the grandson of our founder, George. His education includes a film degree and art studies from Biola University, as well as lots of experience breaking camera gear outside. After graduating college, he started an outdoors\/action sports focused production company and is largely responsible for our video, photo, and social media content. Jack\u2019s favorite trip is the Cal-Salmon, because of the river\u2019s awe-inspiring beauty and the sweet rapids. When he\u2019s not rafting or playing with cameras, Jack can be found skiing, surfing, visiting art galleries, or eating tacos.<\/p>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>  \n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is a prime time for whitewater rafting. Thrilling rapids fueled by snowmelt and stunning lush scenery create the perfect combination. 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