1 Day Rafting Trip

Choose Your River

A group of people in a rafting boat paddling through a whitewater rapid. The river water is splashing the people in the boat.

TRIP OVERVIEW

Join us for a full day of Class 3 American River whitewater adventure on the South Fork American. If you are looking for a trip that is great for first-time rafters, quick paced and with non-stop action this is the river rafting trip for you!

The South Fork of the American River has become a “must do” for rafters of all abilities. This section of river is what you think of when you think of white water rafting. There are many Class 3 rapids to encounter throughout the entire day including Satan’s Cesspool & Hospital Bar. This classic trip has introduced many to the river and is the trip that brings them back to year over year.

Water flows in the South Fork American River result from releases from hydroelectric facilities located upstream. Such water releases are not subject to the control of El Dorado County or rafting companies operating under Permits from the County of El Dorado.

TRIP ITINERARY

Meeting Time & Trip Length: Call For Info

Get ready for a great day on the river!

At 10:00a.m. we gather for orientation and safety information before heading for the river where you will receive your paddle and your life jacket.

We launch our boats, practice paddling skills with our guides, and head for great rapids such as Meatgrinder, Race Horse Bend, Triple Threat, and Troublemaker.

Mid river, back at the original camp meeting location a big barbecue lunch awaits.

After lunch we continue on and tackle even more Class III whitewater  rapids named Satan’s Cesspool, Bouncing Rock, Hospital Bar and more.

Finishing up at Folsom Reservoir usually finishing up around  5:00 PM. You will head home with fond farewells relaxed and full of memories from a great river trip experience.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Raft a full day on the South Fork American River!
  • Non-stop, fast paced trip
  • Best California River for first-time rafters as well as experienced paddlers, families with kids, groups of friends, and company team-building outings
  • Wonderful day of rafting with lunch along the riverbank
  • Our luxury riverside camp has a nice camp store, which provides last-minute items that you may have forgotten including t-shirts, shorts and other sportswear
  • Experienced guides: skilled and ready to provide a safe and fun outdoor adventure

PRICING

Pricing is per person
Prices Start At
$139
* This trip qualifies for our 50% off kids special and group discounts. Please contact us to redeem all offers.

Meeting Time & Place

Where to Meet

Tributary Outpost & Private Campground on the American River

6500 CA-49
Lotus, CA 95651

Where To Stay

Camping

  • Tributary Campground – Lotus, CA
    Many of our multi-day American River trips include camping at our private campground, located directly on the South Fork of the American River. Extend your trip and camp with us at our private riverside campground before or after your rafting adventure.
  • Consumnes River Ranch – Plymouth, CA
    One of our preferred partners! This is an amazing private property on the Consumnes River with tent camping, glamping cabins, stone barn for weddings and more.

 

Hotel Options

 

What Should I Bring

  • Required Items
    • Shoes (no flip flops)
  • Suggested Items
    • Reusable water bottle
    • Sunglasses (with a strap)
    • Baseball hat
  • Do Not Bring
    • Wallets
    • Expensive jewelry

 

Click here for a full detailed list of what to wear and what to bring.

Rafting shuttle services and fees included. For more information on trip shuttles click here.

Included with Rafting

  • PFD (Personal floatation device / aka life jacket)
  • Paddle
  • Helmet
  • Professional raft guide for each raft
  • Lunch

Camping & Meals

No data was found