{"id":7819,"date":"2026-04-02T16:06:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T23:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/blog\/?p=7819"},"modified":"2026-04-07T12:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:45:25","slug":"california-rafting-season-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/blog\/california-rafting-season-update\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2026 California Whitewater Rafting Season Update"},"content":{"rendered":"
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All-Outdoors operates professionally guided whitewater rafting trips on 10 California rivers<\/a>. River trip options vary in a range of ways, including the level of difficulty, length of trip, minimum age requirements, driving distance, seasonality, and available itineraries. Consider what kind of experience you want for yourself and for your group before selecting a river and date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Flows Spring to Fall!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We offer rafting trips in California from April until the end of October every year, and each river has its own season that ranges in duration depending on upstream reservoirs or the rate of snowmelt. While the Sierra snowpack is lighter this year, strong reservoir levels from prior seasons will support healthy flows and a full rafting season through October. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly trip with the kids or a thrilling ride for your group of experienced rafters, you will have great options to choose from this season!<\/p>\n\n\n

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When Do You Want to Go Rafting in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Go Rafting This Spring (April – May)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spring brings whitewater set against lush, green river canyons, with conditions shaped by both the melting snow and any late-season storms. Some rivers are only available during the spring, including the North Fork of the American, Merced, and Kaweah Rivers. Plan ahead if you\u2019d like to catch these spring-only runs at their peak – the earlier you get out, the better your chances. Additionally, trips will also be available on the dam-controlled South Fork of the American River and the Tuolumne River from April, and on the Middle Fork of the American River starting in late May.<\/p>\n\n\n

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