The South Fork of the American River is the most popular rafting river in the western U.S.A... let us show you why! This trip features beautiful scenery, refreshing water, and information about California's Gold Rush history as we float through Marshall Gold Discovery State Park. We will also see local wildlife, including many birds which make the river surroundings their home.
We allow kids from 4 years old to participate on this tour. If you are interested in trips with more exciting rapids for adults or adventurous people, please check out our half day guided whitewater trips. This is a gentle float with several small rapids which is a good option for novice rafters.
Highlights
From 1 hour to 3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Life jackets and paddles
No Meals are included, please eat before you arrive.
Please bring your own water.
River attire - please bring swimsuits, shorts and water shoes
Sunblock - You will be in the sun for up to 2 hours so use sun protection or clothing to block sun
Meeting Points
Departure
Your trip meets at 1:00PM at the "Trip Check-in" window at River Park Resort. You will see the window when you arrive in our main parking lot. Our staff will meet you when you arrive and will give you trip information and answer any questions you may have.
Return
South Fork American Family Friendly 2 hour Lazy River Float Trip
About
The South Fork of the American River is the most popular rafting river in the western U.S.A... let us show you why! This trip features beautiful scenery, refreshing water, and information about California's Gold Rush history as we float through Marshall Gold Discovery State Park. We will also see local wildlife, including many birds which make the river surroundings their home.
We allow kids from 4 years old to participate on this tour. If you are interested in trips with more exciting rapids for adults or adventurous people, please check out our half day guided whitewater trips. This is a gentle float with several small rapids which is a good option for novice rafters.
Highlights
From 1 hour to 3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Life jackets and paddles
No Meals are included, please eat before you arrive.
Please bring your own water.
River attire - please bring swimsuits, shorts and water shoes
Sunblock - You will be in the sun for up to 2 hours so use sun protection or clothing to block sun
Meeting Points
Departure
Your trip meets at 1:00PM at the "Trip Check-in" window at River Park Resort. You will see the window when you arrive in our main parking lot. Our staff will meet you when you arrive and will give you trip information and answer any questions you may have.
Return
Itinerary
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South Fork of the American River
The South Fork of the American River is the most popular rafting river in the Western U.S... let us show you why! Coursing a total of 20 miles through the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills, you'll discover fun spots to explore on this 2 mile easy section of river.
Your trip starts at River Park Resort in Lotus, California at 1:00 PM. You will check in, sign release forms, and our guide will give you some basic information about what to expect on your rafting trip. We will then depart for a short van ride to the put-in which is located 2 miles upstream.
After a safety talk at the put-in we will launch for this fun adventure and float through some easy rapids and past the famous gold discovery site. Plan to be back to your car at 3:30pm at the latest, although variable water flows can shorten or lengthen the trip.
The South Fork is one of the only rivers in California to have dam released water throughout the summer, so there are always good flows for rafting and other recreation.
