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    South Fork American River 14-Mile Rafting Trip

    Raft splashy Class II–III rapids through a canyon stretch suited to families

    4.6 stars• 47 reviews
    From$179/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    4 hrs

    Includes

    BBQ lunch, safety talk, shuttle

    Highlights

    Raft a mix of splashy Class II and bigger Class III rapids on the South Fork American River. Start with a pleasant float, then enter the canyon for more challenging whitewater.

    • Navigate Class II rapids before taking on Class III whitewater
    • Raft past Fowlers Rock, Satan’s Cesspool, Bouncing Rock, and Hospital Bar
    • Pause at the riverside campground for a hot BBQ lunch
    • Ride the shuttle back to camp after the river takeout
    • Expect trip timing to vary with changing water levels

    What's Included

    • Safety talk with your raft guide
    • Hot BBQ lunch
    • Shuttle transport from the takeout

    Important details

    • Ages 7+ only
    • Minimum weight 50 lbs
    • Arrive no later than 11 AM
    • A printed, signed liability waiver is required for every rafter
    • Requires splashtop or wetsuit sizing for everyone in your party
    • Parking costs $5 per car per day and is not included in the listed price

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel 30+ days before your trip for a refund less a 15% processing fee. Cancellations within 30 days are nonrefundable and have a $30 per person cancellation/rescheduling fee. Late arrivals may result in trip cancellation.

    FAQs

    Trip photos, guide gratuity, and camp-store souvenirs are not included in the listed price. Gratuity is customary in the rafting industry.

    Meeting details

    Action Whitewater, 6260 Hwy 49, Lotus, CA 95651

    Experience provided by Action Whitewater

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    Ages 14+

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We went rafting Nov 21st. Great tour guides. We didnt want to do the big group tours. This was 2 rafts tour. 7 total people including guides. The class is a 1/2 river raft. Got hung up one time on rocks but otherwise the ride was good. If you want huge thrills and life changing experience this probably isn't the ride for you. Finished the ride with a cold drink where we got picked up.

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    Rich Olson

    November 22, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We went rafting Nov 21st. Great tour guides. We didnt want to do the big group tours. This was 2 rafts tour. 7 total people including guides. The class is a 1/2 river raft. Got hung up one time on rocks but otherwise the ride was good. If you want huge thrills and life changing experience this probably isn't the ride for you. Finished the ride with a cold drink where we got picked up.

    Photo of Rich Olson

    Rich Olson

    November 22, 2025

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