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North Fork American River Whitewater Rafting Trip

California Whitewater Spring Rafting Class 3-5 (1 & 2 Day Trips)

When: April 17 - THRU JULY (call for details on how long the river will have good flows for 2011)

The North Fork American River, located an easy drive from San Francisco, Reno, or Tahoe, is the ideal one-day Spring run for those with previous rafting experience. South Fork and Middle Fork veterans desiring more challenging whitewater won't want to miss the North Fork American this year.

The North Fork American features almost continuous technical whitewater rapids. You'll slalom through Chamberlain Falls, Bogus Thunder, Staircase, and many more. While a hearty deli lunch is served along the river, you can enjoy the spring wildflower display, lush foliage, and abundant wildlife. The last few miles of your adventure offer a slower pace allowing you to catch your breath, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the canyon.

  • FREE use of wetsuit, paddle jacket, and booties. Save $20 – 27!
  • FREE camping at our deluxe Coloma campsite the night prior to your one-day trip. Save $10!  50% Discount off additional nights: Only $5/person/day Sunday - Thursday & $6/person/day Friday & Saturday.
  • FREE 4-person rental tent use (set up) complete with foam sleeping pad. Save $16 – 25!
  • PLUS a safety Kayak or Paddle Cat will accompany your trip.

Continental breakfast available for those camping in Coloma for $5.50 each.

All North Fork American River trips:
Single bookings OK.  Minimum age: 14 years.  Youth are ages 14 - 16.

Auburn meeting spot the morning of your trip is available off Hwy. 80 by prior arrangement! Please inquire.

Itinerary - North Fork American River Trip

Share Your Adventure Trip Photography Package Option - Share your Adventure

Or you can camp for FREE in Coloma the night before with FREE use of rental tents and thick foam sleeping pads. It's your choice!

The North Fork American River is NOT dam controlled so it is runable only in April, May, and early June (in years with above-average snow pack).

Deluxe Bus Super Deluxe Bus: $75.00 Round Trip Available!
(If fuel prices exceed $4/gallon bus cost may go up.) See details here!

A 7% Government Land & River Use Fee is added to all trip prices.


Dear Jon & Nancy,

I've been rafting with your company on the American River since 1996 and have always enjoyed it very much. The guides, the location, the facilities, and food have always combined to make the trip a lot of fun. This year my son Erik and I had the best trip we've ever taken. Our guide Ana is the best guide we've ever had and she made the trip a lot of fun. I will definitely request her next year when we're planning to do both the Middle and South Forks. I hope you continue to employ people with her qualities. Thanks very much, and we'll see you next year.

Sincerely, J.B., Cameron Park, CA


NORTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER TRIPS

APRIL & MAY WHITEWATER RAFTING

  ONE DAY - NORTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP
CLASS IV - V Monday - Friday Saturday or Sunday
1 DAY TRIP Adult Youth Adult Youth
$124.00 $114.00 $134.00 $124.00
DOUBLE 1 DAY TRIP
What could be better than running the Class V North Fork of the American River?
Running it twice in the same day!
$169.00 $159.00 Available on some weekends. Please inquire. 800-825-3205

Spaces fill fast or call 800-825-3205 - Spaces Fill Fast

The North Fork American River, located an easy drive from San Francisco, Reno, or Tahoe is the ideal one day spring run for those with previous rafting experience or first timers who want to go for the gusto on their first rafting trip. Featuring almost continuous technical whitewater rapids, you’ll slalom through Chamberlain Falls, Bogus Thunder, Staircase, and many more. While a hearty deli lunch is served along the river you can enjoy the spring wildflower display, lush foliage, and abundant wildlife. The last few miles of your adventure offer a slower pace allowing you to catch your breath, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the canyon. Safety Kayak or Hyside Safety Paddle Cat on all trips when needed.

For the most excitement and fun, we still have midweek and weekend raft trips available on the Class V North Fork American through the end of May and possibly into June.

Groups of 8 or more can raft anytime, and smaller and single bookings can join one of our existing midweek or weekend trips.

Please call for availability: 800-825-3205

  TWO DAY COMBO SF - NORTH FORK & SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER RAFTING
CLASS III-V      8 or 15 miles South Fork, -PLUS- 9 or 11 miles North Fork:
(2 Night’s Camping & 5 Meals)  

2 Day Combo Monday - Thursday Friday & Sunday Saturday
Cost Per Person Adult Youth Adult Youth Adult Youth
$259.00 $239.00 $269.00 $249.00 $279.00 $259.00

Spaces fill fast or call 800-825-3205 - Spaces Fill Fast

This two day celebration of high water action is our most popular springtime run. On the first day we’ll raft the South Fork which is truly spectacular at high water flows. The second day we journey to the Class V North Fork for rapids that are even more challenging. Join us for two fun-filled days of whitewater adventures you’ll long remember. (Trip may be run in reverse order, i.e., North Fork on day one.)

All North Fork trips include: Free rental of wetsuit, paddle jacket and booties, one night's free camping for 1-day trips, and free rental of 4-person tents.

  TWO DAY COMBO MF - NORTH FORK & MIDDLE FORK AMERICAN RIVER   ***NEW
CLASS III-V      18 miles Middle Fork plus 9 or 11 miles North Fork:
(2 Night’s Camping & 5 Meals)  

2 Day Combo

Monday - Thursday

Friday & Sunday Saturday
Cost Per Person Adult Youth Adult Youth Adult Youth
$279.00 $259.00 $289.00 $269.00 $299.00 $279.00

Spaces fill fast or call 800-825-3205 - Spaces Fill Fast

Raft the Middle Fork one day and the North Fork the next for two intense days of Class IV/V action. May and possibly into June. (Trip may be run in reverse order, i.e., North Fork on day one.)

  TWO DAY SUPER COMBO - NORTH FORK & SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER RAFTING
CLASS III-V       21 miles South Fork -PLUS- 9 or 11 miles North Fork:
(2 Night’s Camping & 5 Meals
2 Day Super Combo Monday - Thursday Friday & Sunday Saturday
Cost Per Person Adult Youth Adult Youth Adult Youth
$279.00 $259.00 $289.00 $269.00 $299.00 $279.00

Spaces fill fast or call 800-825-3205 - Spaces Fill Fast

The Super Combo is the best Spring trip we offer with LOTS of river time, fun and action. Raft two exciting rapid-filled days with your friends on the North Fork the first day, then the whole river run of the South Fork on the next day. That's 30 or 32 total river miles of thrilling whitewater. By FAR the most bang for your BUCK. (Trip may be run in reverse order, i.e., South Fork on day one.)

NOTE: On all North Fork trips prior Class III experience is recommended and you must be in good physical shape. Wetsuit, paddle jackets and booties are required and rentals are provided free of charge.

  ULTRA PACKAGE OPTION

Available on Saturday: Add $45/Adult & $40/Youth to the One-Day Trip. (2 night’s camping & 3 additional meals.)

Spaces fill fast or call 800-825-3205 - Spaces Fill Fast

  NORTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER ARRIVAL TIMES

For two day trips, you can arrive at the campground the night before your trip anytime after 5:00 PM. Our greeter will be there to welcome you from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. (Until 1:00 AM on Fridays). After 10:00 PM look for the signs directing you to your camping area.

For one day trips, if not camping, American Whitewater's Reservations staff will advise your party of their North Fork arrival times at camp or the Auburn departure point. Please confirm all arrival times with the Reservations Staff. Breakfast can be added for those camping.

Please inquire about alternate Auburn meeting place at 8:00 AM, off Hwy 80,
(AUBURN MEETING SPOT BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ONLY)

* Trip length is dependent on water level. Visit our Stream flow data page for more information.

NOTE:
The North Fork American is not dam controlled, thus raftable flows are projected to be April through May. Trips after May are possible if water flows are adequate. At this time it is too early to be more precise. Please call for details.

Bus Rafting Trips Custom party bus trips are available for larger groups midweek or weekend