South Fork Rafting for Whitewater on the American River

Here are some outfitters that we would suggest for your adventure on the river. Remember, this is not Disneyland, you WILL GET WET, and have fun...

Action Whitewater Adventures - Action Whitewater Adventures, AWA, one of the most respected names in whitewater rafting in Idaho has had a presence in California since 1989. They offer our guests who raft with them 10% off their raft trip.
Adventure Connection - It is a journey for the mind. Adventure Connection is happy to offer Albert Shafsky House guests a 10% discount of American River trips. A great family river, perfect for the first-time rafter, and a quick weekend-get-away.
All Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting - A wonderful rafting company for the American River. Offering our guests 10% their trips. Guiding people on California rivers for over 40 years.
American Whitewater Expeditions - The ultimate California family adventure. Experience the fun and excitement of American River Whitewater Rafting. They are thrilled to offer our guests a special rate when booked in addition to your stay at the Albert Shafsky House.
Beyond Limits Adventures - With over 50 rapids along its scenic course through California's historic gold country, the South Fork of the American is tough to beat for an all around excellent river trip. They offer our guests 10% off rafting trips on the American River.
California Whitewater Rafting - Information on commercial and private trips on California rivers.
Mariah Wilderness Expedition - A great rafting company, offering Albert Shafsky House guests 10% off a trip on the American River. They have been offering whitewater rafting trips on California whitewater rafting rivers since 1982. Raft with them on the South Fork American, Middle Fork American and North Fork American Rivers, close to the Gold Rush towns of Placerville, Auburn, and Coloma, where the California Gold Rush began.
Mother Lode River Center - Whitewater Rafting with the assurance of over 30 years of experience. They are one of California's original whitewater rafting outfitters with the industry's finest safety record.
OARS - OARS welcomes our guests with a 10% discount on South Fork and Middle Fork river trips. A river for everyone, running warm and white amidst mountains, sun-kissed skies and the ghosts of gold prospecters.
Tributary Whitewater Tours - Whitewater Tours has been guiding California whitewater rafting trips since 1978 and offers something for all levels, from family California rafting vacation trips suitable for kids, to extreme California white water rafting adventures for the expert. They offer our Albert Shafsky House guests 10% off trips too!
W.E.T. River Trips - Another great rafting company established in 1978. They offer our guests 10% off trip costs on the American River. From the first melt of Spring to the final trickles in the late Fall, the whitewater rivers in California give an overwhelming joy to those that enjoy river rafting.

See, we all stayed in the raft. Of course, that is the idea!!!

Whitewater on the American River

Something we look forward to every year--time to go rafting on the South Fork. The South Fork of the American River boasts the most popular stretch of whitewater in California. The roughly 20-mile run from Chili Bar to Salmon Falls features over 20 named rapids and countless waves in between. Our favorite run is the lower half of the South Fork, but we have done both and Steph has run the Middle Fork once. Most folks run the river with a commercial rafting company, but some rent or bring their own rafts. The outfitter provides the equipment, experienced guides, plus life jackets and other gear, so that you can enjoy the outdoor adventure without the worry of getting your own stuff, and the guides are very helpful and know the river. It is a great way to spend time on the river, with friends and we try to go at least once every season. Give us a call to set up a trip, or send us an email. If we are free, maybe we will go with you. And yes, that is us in the visors!