White Water Rafting Trips near
The Ridge Resort – Lake Tahoe
White Water Rafting Trips near the Ridge in South Lake Tahoe
1/2 day, 1 day, and overnight vacations with riverside camping & meals included
We offer a variety of white water rafting trips for all ages and abilities close to Lake Tahoe! We operate on the Truckee River, American River, Carson River and other river trips close to Lake Tahoe.
Our white water rafting adventures are perfect for groups of all abilities. We offer a wide variety of trips from mild to wild and have something for everyone!
We offer unique experiences and private riverside camping.
Exclusive $10 off discount for Ridge guests!
Use code “Ridge” when booking online or on the phone with us. Please be sure to mention at time of booking, cannot be combined with special discounts or Family Special overnight discounts. Youth, senior & group discounts still apply!
Closest rafting to Lake Tahoe – Summer Trips
For all river trip options please visit our California Rivers Page
Truckee River Rafting Trips
- Class 2-3+
- 1/2 day rafting trip
- 7 miles
- Ages 7+
- Non-swimmers welcome
- Meets in Truckee, CA (located just 25 minutes North of Lake Tahoe)
- Guaranteed dam controlled river
- Available May thru September!
South Fork American River
- Class 2-3+
- 1-2 days
- 11-21 miles
- Ages 7+
- Non-swimmers welcome
- Meets in Lotus, CA (1.5 – 2 hours)
- Guaranteed dam controlled river
- Available March thru October!
- Camping available!
- Class 2-4+
- 1-2 days
- 17-25 miles
- Ages 14-16+
- Swimming skills required
- Meets in Auburn, CA just 1 hour from north Lake Tahoe
- Guaranteed dam controlled river
- Available May thru October!
Lower Middle Fork American River
- Class 2-2+
- 1/2 day & overnight trips
- 7 miles
- Ages 4+
- Meets in Auburn, CA just 1 hour from north Lake Tahoe
- Guaranteed dam controlled river
- Available May thru September!
- Camping available!
Closest rafting to Lake Tahoe – Spring Trips
East Fork Carson River Rafting
- Class 2-2+
- 1-2 day rafting trips
- 21 miles
- Ages 4-5+
- Hot Springs on river!
- Meets in Markleeville, CA (25 minutes South of Lake Tahoe)
- Spring run – availability depends on snowpack run-off.
- Typically available April into June!
- Class 4-5
- 1-4 day rafting trips
- 9-42 miles
- Ages 14-16+ (flow determines)
- All participants must swim
- Meets in Camptonville, CA in Tahoe National Forest (about 2 hours from the Lake)
- 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
- Meets in Auburn, CA (about 1 hour from North Lake Tahoe)
- Typically available April thru mid-June, sometimes into July!
