2023 California Rafting Season Update

Whitewater River Rafting Trips near
San Diego, CA

There are no whitewater river rafting trips near San Diego, CA. However, within a 6 - 9 hour drive from San Diego are some of California's best whitewater rafting rivers. For example:

  • The Kaweah River near Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park is about a six-hour drive from San Diego.
  • Go farther north to near Yosemite National Park and you'll find the Merced & Tuolumne Rivers.
  • Near Sacramento, 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, also near Sacramento, flows through a 2000-foot deep wilderness canyon and has a taste of Class IV (intermediate) rafting.

Whitewater Rafting San Diego, CA

 

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"Every year we travel up to NorCal from San Diego to raft on the American River and we will choose All-Outdoors every time! Last year Roger blew us away with the awesome experience and expertise....this year Brian was our guide. He was so fun and kind and engaging! Loved him!!!!! I recommend AO to all my friends traveling North!"

-Tereasa P. from San Diego, CA

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