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California Whitewater Rafting Trips
American River Outdoor Adventures

The Ultimate California Fun & Exciting Adventure for
Family, Friends & Co-workers

Spring 2012 Whitewater Rafting

OUTDOOR FUN FOR 2012 START PLANNING NOW

Experience the fun and excitement of a California adventure on the American River Whitewater Rafting where good times are guaranteed on and off the river. Pursue your passion of quality fun and outdoor recreation for you and your friends, family and coworkers.

We have lots of repeat business on the American River
and here are the reasons why...

  • 31 years of Whitewater Rafting trips in California
  • Trips to fit any skill level or age group
  • Fun and excitement for individuals, groups & families
  • Experienced, patient and outrageously FUN guides
  • Attentive, helpful and friendly office staff
  • Outstanding safety record with our exceptional guides
  • Mouth-watering meals prepared by our experienced cook
  • Many camp sites with grass near the American River in Coloma
  • Rental tents: 2-person, 4-person and cabin tents available
  • Use of foam sleeping pads is free
  • AWE Exclusive: Swimming pool, fishing pond and a short walk to Troublemaker Rapid as well as James Marshall State Park where gold was discovered in 1848

American River Rafting California

The Best Value on the American River

When you raft with American Whitewater you know you are getting a top quality trip. Our guides are super-competent, fun and friendly, our rafting equipment is always new, our campsite is comfortable with clean restrooms and free hot showers, and our menu is simply gourmet! With three different rivers and three levels of adventure to choose from, we can give anyone from ages 6 to 86-plus a really good time in the outdoors Whitewater Rafting on the American River in California.


  CALIFORNIA RAFT TRIPS ON THE AMERICAN RIVER

SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER - ONE & TWO DAY TRIPS
April through September whitewater rafting for ages 6 to 86. The South Fork of the American River in California will provide an exciting and thrilling outdoor adventure for your family, friends and coworkers. Novice and experienced rafters will enjoy this fun river trip.
White Water Rafting California's South Fork American River Click Here

MIDDLE FORK AMERICAN RIVER - ONE & TWO DAY TRIPS
May through September you can enjoy the beauty of the Middle Fork American River pioneered by American Whitewater. The ultimate in “Big Drops”, the Middle Fork's Tunnel Chute Rapid is a one of a kind experience.
White Water Rafting California's Middle Fork American River Click Here

NORTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER - SPRING RAFTING - ONE & TWO DAY TRIPS
Spring whitewater rafting on the North Fork American River is only available from April to May or June depending on the snow pack in the Sierra. The North Fork American features almost continuous technical class III - V whitewater rapids and is one of the most scenic rivers in California.
White Water Rafting California's North Fork American River Click Here

33 Years of First Class Raft Adventures

This year American Whitewater Expeditions celebrates its 33rd year as one of the premier whitewater rafting companies in California on the American River, providing over 220,000 rafters with a first class trip. Our goal has always been to be that one unique rafting company providing uncommonly good rafting adventures that are exciting, relaxing and, most importantly, lots of fun!

2012 Whitewater Guide School May 20 to 25

Learn to be a Whitewater Raft Guide
Every year we receive inquiries from college students and others seeking summer employment in the rafting industry. We always need river guides and we invite those with previous rafting experience to send a resume. If you do not have rafting experience, then it is necessary to go through a guide's school to obtain the proper training. Find out more...Click Here

  CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITIES

Fun on the American River in California


Hi Jon,
We just wanted to let you know how impressed we were with our trip with American Whitewater this past weekend (we were part of a larger group). Our group included 4 young children and all of them absolutely LOVED it. The food, campsite and the all the staff were awesome!

We're from Orange County California and even though the drive up there was long, your guides/staff definitely made up for it. We will definitely be back every year. But we will make our trip longer, at least two days... one day of rafting is not enough!

We especially LOVED our guide, Shawn, so please give him an extra thanks and pat on the back from us. He is an EXCELLENT guide and we ask that as long as he is with you, we get Shawn as our guide (even if he doesn't have fun with us, he he).

Thanks again and we'll see you guys again next year (or sooner)!

Regards, A.& M. J.

California Whitewater Rafting American River

BEST GAS PRICES IN CALIFORNIA
To make your river trip more enjoyable please car pool and click on the link below for the best gas prices on your way to our camp.
GO HERE > Best Gas Prices in California

A NOTE ON 2012 RIVER FLOWS

Water releases on the South and Middle Forks of the American River are controlled by upstream hydroelectric dam facilities. They provide water for electrical power, irrigation, and drinking for residents of California. The reservoirs are close to being full to the brim from last year's rainfall and this year's current snow pack so our dam-controlled rivers, the South & Middle Forks, will provide exciting whitewater rafting all summer until September 18th.

We expect the 2012 rafting season to be exceptional.

If you have any questions give us a call. We look forward to seeing you on the river.

CLICK HERE for a map of the dams on the American River


Contact American Whitewater Expeditions 800-825-3205

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