White Water River Rafting in California
Providing rewarding and unforgettable whitewater rafting trips on the best rivers in California.
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The BEST time to go white water rafting is….. NOW!!!
The 2024 whitewater rafting season is now open with trips available 7 days a week. The spring months of April and May allow for many options to choose from for your rafting adventures in California. Rivers that are available now are listed below.
The South Fork of the American River (Class 3) is has many trip options ranging from half day to full-day to overnight adventures with riverside camping. Class 2-3 rapids make an enjoyable and fun experience for all ages.
The North Yuba River (Class IV-V) is the definition of spring time whitewater rafting in California. Clear snow melt water, big waves, challenging technical rapids, and that fresh mountain air makes it easy to see why the Yuba has a special place in our heart. Learn more about the Yuba >
New video for springtime rafting on the North Fork of the American River
A rafting experience for everyone!
Class 2/3. options for Half Day, Full-Day, Overnight Rafting and Camping Trips are available from March-November.
It’s never to early to start thinking about a summer Class 4+ rafting trip on the Middle Fork of the American River.
Middle Fork American
Come experience one of the best Class 4 rivers in all of California. Tunnel Chute rapid, crystal clear water, freshly prepared lunch, and more! The Middle Fork of the American is a summertime rafting favorite
1/2 Day Whitewater Rafting Trips
1/2 Day Rafting Trips on the South Fork of the American. Class 3 Whitewater that everyone in the group can enjoy.
Full Day Rafting Trips
Come spend a full day on the river with us at H2O Adventures. 21 Miles on the South Fork American River with numerous class 3 rapids.
Not sure which river trip is best for you?
and let us guide you to your “best day ever” experience!
At H2O Adventures, we aren’t here to tell you that we are the “Best” or “Highest Rated” company out there, we would rather let our all inclusive trips and first class whitewater rafting experiences speak for themselves. We are dedicated to providing the most personalized whitewater rafting experience we can offer. Each and every H2O employee that you interact with knows that what we offer, is not just a rafting trip, but a step out into the best places in the world. The river!
We LOVE rafting. Whitewater rafting allows us to be more connected to our rivers, our environment, and our state of (of mind). We believe that a day on the river is the greatest gift you can give yourself, your family, coworker, teammate, friend, or anyone else whom would like to take on a journey down the river. Young or old, first timer or experienced rafter, H2O Adventures has the trip for you, and we are dedicated to making this your “BEST DAY EVER”.
Seriously though, we LOVE rafting:
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Whitewater rafting... we LOVE it
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Whitewater rafting... we LOVE it 〰️
Have you ever watched videos online of people rushing downstream in a river, helmets on, paddles moving quickly, water spraying, people squealing in delight and thought, “I could never do that.” All due respect, but you could not be more wrong. Anyone, and we mean ANYONE, can enjoy a white water rafting trip in California once they find the right company. You don’t need to be an expert, you don’t even need to have experience… you just need the right type of partner in the boat with you, helping you along the way.
H2O Adventures has been proven that anyone can enjoy white water rafting in California, and we couldn’t even begin to count the number of people who have told us that they’ll never forget their time with us. That’s incredibly satisfying to us, but it also speaks to the fact that there is something in this adventure for everyone.
H2O Adventures take people on white water rafting trip that are a short as a half-day and as long as three days, while providing numerous options for all experience seekers. Our guides will navigate you down different stretches of these rivers depending on the duration of your trip and the skill level of those involved. We’re meticulous when it comes to matching skills with difficulty, so you won’t have to worry about being put into a difficult position. All you’ll need to do is get ready for fun. Take a look through our website for more information on specific trips, pricing, and some fun photos and videos from previous adventures. We LOVE whitewater rafting and look forward to meeting you
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