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South Fork | North Fork American River Rafting Combo

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2 Days from $349

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Destination

United States
California

Dates & Prices

2 Days from $349

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Minimum Age

14 (16 during high water)

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Dates & Prices

2 Days from $349

Full Details

Minimum Age

14 (16 during high water)

Adventure Level

Class IV+ rapids; cold water with high flip/swim potential

River Rating

Class III - IV

Accommodations

Camping

Overview

Quick Facts

Adventure Type

Whitewater Rafting

Adventure Level

Class IV+ rapids; cold water with high flip/swim potential

River Rating

Accommodations

Camping

Highlights

The adventure begins with a day of rafting on the South Fork of the American River
Paddle exciting Class III rapids like Fowler’s Rock, Satan's Cesspool & Hospital Bar
Camp at our riverside campground with delicious guide-prepared meals, showers & restrooms
Class IV North Fork American River rafting provides extreme whitewater action
Raft Achilles Heel, Bogus Thunder & Chamberlain Falls with a crashing 8-foot drop!

Adventure Overview

Combine rafting the South Fork American River with our North Fork American rafting trip for a one-of-a-kind California rafting adventure! The gently sloping hills, deep green woodlands, rocky gorges and early-season wildflowers deliver an American River rafting trip that serves as an ideal training ground for rafters moving up in paddling dexterity. The South Fork American River is California’s most popular rafting destination with fun, easy-to-handle Class II-III whitewater rapids, gold rush history and beautiful wilderness scenery. The un-dammed Wild & Scenic North Fork of the American River provides intense Class IV excitement as runoff from the Sierra Nevada snowmelt thunders with a vengeance through the towering 2000-foot canyon walls. Surrounded by blankets of green grass, colorful wildflowers and black oak and pine forests, this is a “do not miss” in early-season California rafting adventures!

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Your 2-Day South Fork | North Fork American River Combo trip begins at the private OARS American River Outpost where we board rafts for a day of fun and sun
The river spills through the narrow granite walls of the Gorge, bringing the challenge of some of the biggest, most exciting whitewater on the South Fork, including Fowler's Rock, Satan's Cesspool and Hospital Bar
Take a swim or a shower; join a game of volleyball or horseshoes, while dinner is prepared by your guides
Back at camp, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and cold drinks before a scrumptious evening meal
After dinner, perhaps a cheerful campfire will encourage a gathering filled with conversation, stories and laughter
Following a hearty breakfast the next morning, we transfer to the North Fork American for a day of Class IV paddling excitement
The North Fork begins with tumultuous river action which starts immediately as the rafts enter Chamberlain Falls Gorge. Class IV rapids and the crashing 8-foot Chamberlain Falls provide a surefire surge of adrenaline
Zig-Zag, Achilles Heal and Bogus Thunder are among the continuous steep drops and boulder slaloms we negotiate
After several miles of aggressive paddling through some of the state’s best whitewater, the end of the Class IV section nears, but not before facing Staircase, the river's most infamous rapid
Float through a breathtaking exhibit of the Sierra Nevada's striking scenery between towering 2000-foot canyon walls of polished granite, clear water, spring-green grasses, deep woods and brightly colored wildflowers
At take-out on Upper Lake Clementine, a shuttle waits to take us back to our vehicles for the conclusion of our North Fork American River Rafting trip

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Meeting Place

OARS American River Outpost

Address: 7330 River Park Drive, Lotus, CA 95651
GPS Coordinates: 38.806327, -120.903538

Adjacent to where Hwy 49 crosses the river, behind Hotshot Imaging and the River Park shopping center

Meeting Time

10:30 or 11:00 AM

Camp with us! Click here to learn more about complimentary camping for rafters before or after your trip! In addition to secluded woodland campsites, we also offer comfortable pre-set platform tents with twin beds, lofty comforters, sheets & pillows from $85 per night. Additional amenities include men’s and women’s bathrooms with hot showers and flush toilets, camp store, games and free WiFi.
Please note that camping reservations must be made in advance of arrival and check-in times are from 3:30 to 8:00 PM.

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Dates & Prices

Prices:

Mondays & Thursdays $349
Saturdays $389

Deposit: $60
Additional Cost: $16 per person federal, state and local access fees

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GET A FREE NIGHT CAMPING at the OARS American River Outpost the night before or after your trip. See below.
BOOK TWO PEOPLE on any 1- or 2-day full-price rafting trip and get a free tent rental & two sleep kits (an $85 value based on double occupancy). Offer not valid for camping Friday or Saturday nights.
ELEVATE YOUR CAMPING EXPERIENCE with two pre-set platform tents for the price of one ($99 value) when you book 4 people on any full-price trip! Platform tents subject to availability. Offer not valid for camping Friday or Saturday nights.
SCOUTS, YOUTH GROUPS & NON-PROFITS are eligible for up to 30% off. Excludes Saturdays, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Call to speak with an adventure consultant for details.
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Discounts applicable on American River trips only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Some restrictions apply. Contact an adventure consultant at 1-855-541-4792 for details. Discounts must be mentioned at the time of booking. No retroactive discounts will be applied after a trip has been booked, confirmed or completed. All such discounts are subject to expiration, restriction or withdrawal without notice.

FREE CAMPING WITH OARS

Take advantage of one night of free camping for rafters at our riverside campground. $15/person for each additional night.

Don’t have your own gear? Rental options include:

Sleep Kit (sleeping bag, pad, pillow & sheet): $25 per person for up to 2 nights
2-Person Tent: $30 for up to 2 nights
4-Person Family Tent: $50 for up to 2 nights
2-Person Pre-set Platform Tent (with 2 comfy twin beds, all bedding, and a private deck with two chairs): $99/night.

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Please note that camping reservations must be made in advance of arrival and guests may check-in between 3:30 and 8:00 PM.

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Select Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays, April through June

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Ancestral Lands Acknowledgement

We respect and recognize that many of the river canyons, national forests, BLM and state lands, as well as national parks where we operate are the ancestral homes of many indigenous communities. In California, where we operate along the Klamath, American, Tuolumne, Stanislaus and Merced Rivers, we acknowledge the territories of the Shasta, Yokuts, Nisenan, Karuk and various bands of the Sierra Me-wuk/Miwok tribes.

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“Loved the Class IV rapids! Our guides did an excellent job. We had a blast and I don’t think we could have ever made it out of “The Toaster” without swimming if it weren’t for Ryan’s knowledge and expertise. Top notch job guys!”

-Phil Crosby ~ Newbury Park, CA

“The river was great, the food was great, and the staff was the best. The tri-tip steak dinner was amazing.”

-Tommy Romiski ~ Simi Valley, CA

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South Fork | North Fork American River Rafting Combo

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Highlights

Adventure Overview

Itinerary & Map

Meeting Place

OARS American River Outpost

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FREE CAMPING WITH OARS

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Ancestral Lands Acknowledgement

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The 10 Best Rapids on the American River

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