Best Whitewater River Rafting In California
Rafting Guide School
Guide School at Sierra Whitewater
River Camping Trips
the South Fork American River
Whitewater Rafting
on the American River
Rafting Guide School
Guide School at Sierra Whitewater
River Camping Trips
the South Fork American River
Season open March through October 2022.
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Featured Trips
“Chili Bar”
- Upper South Fork
- 11 Mile Trip Length
- 8:30am Departure
- Intermediate Level
“The Gorge”
- Lower South Fork
- 13 Mile Trip Length
- Midday Departure
- Intermediate Level
“The Full River”
- Upper + Lower South Fork
- 21 Mile Full Day Trip
- 8:30am Departure
- Intermediate Level
The Best California White Water Rafting Experience on the American River
The American River is the best place for whitewater rafting in the Sierra Nevada – near San Francisco and Sacramento. Why not come up and camp for the weekend? You can raft 2 days! Join us on a California whitewater rafting adventure! We offer exciting whitewater rafting tours on the south, middle and north forks of California’s famous American River. We have a range of different runs to suit all ages and experience levels. In addition we offer:
Lunch and Dinner Catering
Rafting for Large Groups (learn more)
Exciting Trips for Any Occasion!
“Sierra Whitewater was truly the best rafting experience we’ve ever had! The guides were so nice and knowledgeable. After the trip, we came back to the campsite to a delicious meal prepared for us. The tents and cots were so comfortable. Can’t wait to come back!”
– Laurie K.
“I think I particularly loved Sierra Whitewater Rafting… we had an amazing Guide, Ayden, he just kept it light. It was a great bonding experience for us. Amazing food, amazing staff, everyone’s friendly… just an amazing weekend with friends and just… bonding doing whitewater rafting.”
– Xavier S.
“WOW!!!! I can not rave enough about Sierra Whitewater. I am the leader of a church youth group… about 45 girls ranging from 11 to 17… and this was the perfect activity for us! I worked directly with Paige from SW to coordinate our trip and she was absolutely the BEST person to work with.”
– Beka C.
Meet Our Guides
Deric
Achsa
Paige
Paige is a seasoned whitewater rafting guide who’s great with people of all ages.
Jamie
Iowa
Noah
Steve
Steve is originally from Chicago and has been rafting commercially for 10 seasons.
Joe
Carl
Robert
Tucker
Aaron
Jared
Zack
Why Choose Sierra Whitewater Rafting?
We are a local, family owned and operated business and have proudly been in operating in the Sierra foothills since 2008. We always put your safety first with highly trained guides, top quality equipment and full insurance. There’s nothing like the feeling of conquering the American River rapids while cruising through pristine wilderness in a raft.
Local + Family Owned
Safety is Our #1 Priority
Get Close to Nature
Local Area Guide
Places to Eat
- Sierra Rizing Cafe
- Old Town Pizza
- Joe Caribes
- And More!
Hiking Spots
- Dave Moore Nature Area
- Dutch Creek Falls Trailhead
- Gerle Loop Trail
- And More!