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South Fork American River

South Fork American - 1 Day Full River Rafting Trip

Lotus, CA /

1 Day /

Medium Spice: Intermediate (Class III)

  • Trip Time: 8:00am - 4:30/5:00pm
  • Trip Length: 21 miles
  • Non-Swimmers Welcome
  • Meals: Lunch
  • Camping: available
PRICING
Weekdays

$149 – adult
$139 – youth (7-17)

Weekends

$169 – adult
$159 – youth (7-17)

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1 Day Full River | South Fork American River Rafting

Join Raft California for a full day of Class 2-3+ American River whitewater adventure! The South Fork American River is 21 miles long, on this trip you raft the entire river from Chili Bar dam down to Folsom Lake. The trips meets at our South Fork American River Campground & Outpost in Lotus, CA just off Historic Highway 49. We till shuttle you to/from the river and lunch is provided mid-day.

There are many Class 3 rapids to encounter first thing in the morning. The action continues for the first 7 miles ending with the iconic Troublemaker Rapid (Class 3+). We float past the Marshall Gold Discovery Park and continue with a mellow afternoon float back to camp for lunch.

The afternoon we tackle the Gorge section of the South Fork American River known for the big Class 3+ rapids Satan’s Cesspool & Hospital Bar, along with many other Class 2-3 action along the way.

We end in Folsom lake where our shuttle will bring you back to our outpost/campground. There is the option to camp the night before or after your trip making it a nice vacation with some riverside R&R.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Best California River for first-time rafters as well as experienced paddlers, families with kids, groups of friends, and company team-building outings
  • Best 1 day trip deal – all 21 miles of whitewater excitement!
  • 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
TRIP ITENERARY

Get ready for a great day on the river! At 8:00a.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 orginal 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 we shuttle you back to camp usually finishing up around 4 to 5:00 PM. You will head home with fond farewells relaxed and full of memories from a great river trip experience.

Directions

Meeting Location:

Raft California American River Outpost
6500 Hwy 49
Lotus, CA 95651

About Tributary Whitewater

Tributary Whitewater Tours has been running white water rafting trips in Northern California & beyond since 1978. The company was originally founded by Dan Buckley, an integral player in the development of white water rafting in California. Dan Buckley’s love to share the excitement, wonder, and natural beauty that rivers have to offer with others lives on with the current owner, Jeremiah Copper.

Tributary continues to be an industry leader in the west coast rafting industry. We offer more rivers than any other outfitter, giving us the ability to accommodate younger kids down to ages 4 (thru our own experience as parents). Our team is one a kind, and everyone in our staff, from guides, to drivers, to the folks answering the phones – we all have a passion for what we do.

The rivers call to us for different reasons, be that extreme white water, fishing, enjoying nature or just experiencing new things & places. There is magic in every river trip. For some, you may first see a bald eagle in flight for the first time, or maybe conquer your first Class 5 rapid. We are here to help you choose your perfect adventure, for any excitement level.

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6500 CA-49 Lotus, CA 95651
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