Class 2
Beginner Rafting Trips for Families
Ages 4+
These rafting trips are ideal for non-swimmers who want some fun and exciting rapids! Overnight trips with camping and meals are available on most rivers making them a great option for youth groups looking for an outdoor experience!
Lower Middle Fork American River
- Class 2-2+
- 1/2 day & overnight trips
- 7 miles
- Ages 4+
- Close to Lake Tahoe, Sacramento and the Bay Area!
- Guaranteed all summer!
- Camping available!
East Fork Carson River Rafting
- Class 2-2+
- 2 day rafting trips
- 21 miles
- Ages 4-5+
- Hot Springs on river!
- Close to South Lake Tahoe
- Spring run – availability depends on snowpack run-off
- Class 2-3+
- 3 day rafting trip
- 36 miles
- Ages 5+ (depends on river flow)
- Non-swimmers welcome
- Close to coastal Redwoods and Oregon!
- Great flows all summer long!
- True wilderness trip
Class 3-3+
Beginner Rafting Trips for Families
Ages 4+
These rafting trips are ideal for non-swimmers who want some fun and exciting rapids! Overnight trips with camping and meals are available on most rivers making them a great option for youth groups looking for an outdoor experience!
- 1-2 days
- 11-21 miles
- Ages 7+
- Close to Sacramento, San Francisco and Lake Tahoe
- April – October!
- Camping available!
- 1/2 day rafting trip
- 7 miles
- Ages 7+
- Closest rafting to Lake Tahoe and Reno!
- Available May thru September!
- Great for groups!
- Class 2-3+
- 3 day rafting trip
- 36 miles
- Ages 5+ (depends on river flow)
- Non-swimmers welcome
- True wilderness trip
Class 4
Intermediate/Advanced Rafting Trips for Families
Ages 14+
These are our most popular trips, please visit our Class 4 Rafting Trip page for more options.
- Class 2-4+
- 1-2 days
- 17-25 miles
- Ages 14-16+
- Swimming skills required
- Closest Class 4 rafting to Sacramento, San Francisco and Lake Tahoe
- Guaranteed dam controlled river
- Available May thru October!
- Camping available!
- Class 4-5
- 1-2 day rafting trips
- 9-18 miles
- Ages 14-16+ (depends on river flow)
- All participants must swim
- Spring run – availability depends on snowpack run-off.
- Typically available March thru mid-June, sometimes into July!
- Class 4+
- 1 – 2 day trips
- 11 miles
- Ages 14-16+ (depends on river flow)
- All participants must swim
- Typically available April thru mid-June, sometimes into July!
- Camping available!
- Chamberlain Falls Run – rafting near the Bay area
- Class IV
- 1 day
- 11 miles
- Ages 15+
- Swimming Required
- Closest rafting to Mt. Shasta
- Rafting in Oregon
- Available May thru September!
- Hells Corner and Caldera rapids!