The South Fork of the American River is very popular because the rapids are relatively gentle, and the countryside is rich in history. Almost daily flows are provided from hydroelectric facilities upstream to create quality whitewater throughout the year.
If you are not an experienced rafter, we suggest scheduling your trip with one of the permitted companies who operate on the river. All outfitters have met strict standards for safety and quality of service.
All Outdoors 800-247-2387 - www.aorafting.com
Action Whitewater Adventures 888-922-8466 - www.actionwhitewater.com
American River Touring Association 209-962-7873 - www.arta.org
American Whitewater Expeditions 800-825-3205 - www.americanwhitewater.com
Beyond Limits 800-234-7238 - www.rivertrip.com
California Watersport Collective 530-426-2820 - www.cwwcollective.com
Current Adventures 888-452-9254 - www.currentadventures.com
Coloma Lotus Whitewater 530-556-4133 - www.colomalotuswhitewater.com
H2O Adventures 530-277-3433 - www.raft-h2o.com
Healing Waters Wilderness Adventures 415-552-1190 - www.hwaters.org
Motherlode Rafting 530-626-4187 - www.malode.com
O.A.R.S. West Inc. 800-346-6277 - www.oars.com
River Runners 530-622-5110 - www.riverrunners.com
Rock-N-Water 530-621-3918 - www.rocknwater.com
Sierra Whitewater 626-710-6070 - www.sierrawhitewater.com
Travis AFB (special use only) www.travisoutdoorrecreation.com
Tributary Whitewater Tours 530-626-7385 - www.whitewatertours.com
W.E.T River Trips 888-723-8938 - www.raftwet.com
Whitewater Excitement 530-888-6515 - www.whitewaterexcitement.com
ASI Peak Adventures 916-278-6321 - www.peakadventures.org
CSU Chico Adventure Outings 530-898-6411 - www.as.csuchico.edu
Environmental Traveling Companions 415-474-7662 - www.etctrips.org
Friends of the River 916-442-3155 - www.friendsoftheriver.org
Inspiring Connections Outdoors www.sierraclub.org/sfbay/rafting
Outdoor Adventures UC Davis www.campusrecreation.ucdavis.edu