Family Whitewater Rafting Trips

A family whitewater rafting trip in California with H2O Adventures has the ability to create lifetime memories for both kids and adults. We have trips available for kids as young as 4 years, and more challenging rafting trips for those teenagers in the family.

“My most vivid childhood memories, are whitewater rafting trips with my parents. The freedom, the outdoors, the Adventure! This shaped my childhood in so many positive ways. I can not wait to share a river trip with my future kids”

-Tyler Soule Owner H2O Adventures


The age of the adolescence in the group typically dictates what classification of river you may choose for your family whitewater rafting trip. Our age requirements at normal recreational river flows are listed below.

  • Class 2 Rivers - Age 4 and above

  • Class 3 Rivers - Ages 6 and above

  • Class 4 Rivers - Ages 12 and above

  • Class 5 Rivers - Ages 16 and above, must be able to swim.


Rafting with Kids

Multiple options for kids ranging from age 4-12 on the American River and Lower Yuba River.

Rafting with Teenagers

H2O Adventures has multiple options for setting up a whitewater rafting with with teenagers in mind. Big groups, small family, 1/2 day to overnight whitewater rafting and camping adventures create lasting memories for those hard to please teenagers.

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A family rafting trip in California is the perfect way to bond and enjoy the outdoors! California has some of the most beautiful and thrilling rivers in the world. Rafting down these rivers is a unique and exciting experience, and you’ll get to experience the beauty of nature while bonding as a family. California has several rivers that are perfect for rafting, whether you’re looking for a relaxing float down a gentle river or an exhilarating whitewater adventure. You’ll get to make memories that will last a lifetime and have fun doing it!

Whitewater rafting... we LOVE it!

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Whitewater rafting... we LOVE it! 〰️