Within a three-hour drive from San Jose are nine of California's best whitewater rafting rivers.
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, 178 miles from San Jose, flows through a 2000-foot deep wilderness canyon and has a taste of Class IV (intermediate) rafting.
Head toward Yosemite National Park and you'll find the Merced & Tuolumne Rivers.
Go South toward Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park and experience the Kaweah River.
See a map showing all 10 of our California Rivers with more information about each: