Group Discounts


Jon Osgood
Jon Osgood Owner

AWE Facebook

AWE Facebook

Itinerary North Fork American River Whitewater Rafting

Your Day Whitewater Rafting on the North Fork American River

Where: Iowa Hill Bridge to Ponderosa Bridge
Length: 9 Miles
Class: III - V

  1. Camp the night prior to your trip for free.
  2. Or arrive the morning of your trip at our Coloma base camp or the meeting spot in Auburn at the time given when you make your reservation.
  3. The Safety Talk will be given before the start of your paddle rafting adventure.
  4. Your shuttle to the put-in will take approximately one hour.
  5. You’ll raft exciting technical rapids including Chamberlain Falls, Bogus Thunder, Staircase, and many more.
  6. A hearty deli-style lunch will be served along the river.
  7. Your take-out time will depend on your start time.
  8. Ice-cold beverages will be available at the take-out and the shuttle will take you back to camp or Auburn.

<< Back to North Fork American River Whitewater Rafting Trip Description


I wanted to let you know just how much my family and I appreciated our experience on the South Fork last week. Given the large amount of snow melt and all the press it had generated, we had some reservations about taking 3 children, ages 8 – 14, and a blind man on the river. When we arrived to your site, and saw the river up close, we really questioned our sanity. Peter got together with us and, although he made no guarantees, he convinced us that the risk was minimal, and that if we followed our guide’s leads, we would indeed have a safe experience down the river. Our guide, Grant (pronounced Gront), was fabulous. This guy is a class act; skilled in rafting and as personable as it gets. Peter knew exactly what he was doing when he put the 7 of us in Grant’s capable hands. When we got off the river and back to the camp site, the staff was friendly and made all of us feel as if we were part of their family. Even the trainees did their part to make us feel at home. Because I coordinated this trip for my brother and sister-in-law and their 3 children, I really wanted to do something special and make it a memorable part of their trip to California. The 2 days spent with your group exceeded our expectations in so many ways, and I can’t thank you enough! We can’t wait to get back on the river. See you soon!

Regards, D. N.