American River Archives | Raft California

Middle Fork American River – Flows Update & Flash Sale

Middle Fork American River trips now available everyday & great discounts on weekday trips! The PCWA (Placer County Water Agency) recently announced they will be releasing more water out of...

August 1, 2022

The Best Overnight Rafting Trips on a Budget

Ways to save this summer on our favorite white water rafting adventures. We know, gas prices have gotten out of control, especially for our American River and Northern California rafting...

June 14, 2022

Rafting News / Rafting Specials / Rafting Trip Planning / River Rafting California

Limited Middle Fork American River Rafting Days Summer 2022

Summer Flows on the Middle Fork American River The Middle Fork American River trips are guaranteed all summer long every year. The flows on this river come from the Oxbow...

March 16, 2022

Rafting News / Rafting Specials / Rafting Trip Planning / River Rafting California

American River Social – Spring 2022

River Safety Talk & American River Social with PARC Join us for a fun evening on March 19th for PARC's (Protect American River Canyons) Spring American River Social. This event...

February 21, 2022

Family Rafting / Rafting Lifestyle / Rafting News / River Rafting California / White Water Safety

Book Now Pay Later – Free Flowing Spring Trips

Book Now Pay LaterFor 2022 Spring Rafting TripsSince COVID came around in March of 2020 we have been constantly changing how we do business. One positive change was our "Book...

December 14, 2021

California White Water Rafting / Rafting News / Rafting Specials / Rafting Trip Planning

2021 Holiday Adventure Gift Guide

The best holiday outdoor adventure giftsGifts for whitewater rafters, kayakers, camping, family adventures and more The holidays are quickly approaching and we wanted to share with you our favorite gear for...

December 7, 2021

California White Water Rafting / Rafting News

We Got A New Office

A New Space for us to GrowOffice, Commissary, Hang Out & Outdoor Kid SpaceOver the past 4 years we have merged 2 rafting company offices into 1. We have acquired...

November 22, 2021

California White Water Rafting / Rafting News

We’re Hiring – Join the Tributary Team in 2022

Outdoor Adventure JobsEntry Level Outdoor Adventure Jobs & Admin Positions Available in California & OregonAs our company continues to grow, we are actively recruiting new employees for many positions in...

November 21, 2021

California White Water Rafting / Rafting News

Month of Giving – November 2021

Month of Giving 15% of 2022 Rafting Trips & Gift Certificate Sales made in November will go local non-profits! Rivers are not only meant for white water rafting, but are...

October 28, 2021

North Yuba River / Rafting News / Rafting Specials / Rafting Trip Planning / River Rafting California

Fall Camping Deals

American River Camping Specials! October has proved to be beautiful in Northern California, especially at our South Fork American River Campground in Lotus, CA. Located close to Sacramento, Lake Tahoe...

September 30, 2021

Family Rafting / Rafting News / Rafting Specials / Rafting Trip Planning / River Rafting California

Going Green Blog: Episode 3 “Recycling Money Donated to SYRCL”

Final Results for the 2021 "Cans for SYRCL" Drive How recycling at Raft California helps local non-profit At the end of the 2020 rafting season an Employee of the year...

September 20, 2021

Rafting News / Rafting Specials / Rafting Trip Planning / River Rafting California

Forest Service Closures shut down Middle Fork American River Access

Forest Service Closures halt rafting trips on theMiddle Fork American River Commercial rafting outfitters who hold permits on the Middle Fork American River were handed amazing and and then crippling news...

August 23, 2021

Rafting News / Rafting Trip Planning / River Rafting California

American River Rafting thru September

American River Rafting Trips Continue! South Fork and Middle Fork American River rafting trips are still going strong thanks to F.E.R.C licensing and dam control schedule agreements. California is in a...

August 15, 2021

Family Rafting / Rafting News / Rafting Specials / Rafting Trip Planning / River Rafting California

Going Green Blog: Episode 2 “Water Bottles”

The most important item to bring rafting ... a personal water bottle!Have you ever been to the river, dived deep under the water, and explored the rocks on the bottom?...

August 8, 2021

Rafting Lifestyle / Rafting News / Rafting Trip Planning

Going Green Blog: Episode 1 “SYRCL”

Recycling for SYRCLWhat is SYRCL?SYRCL stands for South Yuba River Citizens League. They are a non-profit founded in 1983 by grassroots activists near the South Yuba (Nevada City, CA area) determined to...

July 24, 2021

Rafting News / Rafting Specials / Rafting Trip Planning / River Rafting California

Food Truck Fridays with Lemongrass Cafe

Raft California Food Truck Fridays Lemongrass Cafe serving dinners at Raft California Lotus, CA Campground every Friday! The Lemongrass Cafe Food Truck serves up food, lemonade and more with a...

July 22, 2021

Rafting Lifestyle / Rafting News / Rafting Specials / River Rafting California

White Water Wednesdays on the Middle Fork American River

$109 Middle Fork American River Rafting Special! The Class 4 Middle Fork American River trip has guaranteed flows from now until Labor day. For all Wednesday trips we are offering a...

July 12, 2021

Rafting News / Rafting Specials / Rafting Trip Planning / River Rafting California

Top 5 California Rafting Trips for Kids

Top 5 Rafting Trips for Kids! A lot of us at Raft California have kids and as adventurous individuals ourselves we want to share these amazing experiences with our littles. We...

June 19, 2021

Family Rafting / Rafting News / Rafting Specials / Rafting Trip Planning / River Rafting California

Our Signature Wine Tasting & White Water Vacation Packages are Back!

The Best Weekend Get-Away Vacation Package Day 1 - Wine Tasting in El Dorado County & Day 2 - White Water Rafting on the South Fork American River Join Raft...

May 25, 2021

Rafting Lifestyle / Rafting News / Rafting Specials / River Rafting California

White Water Rafting Adventures Available Everyday!

Rafting Everyday! Many rivers are running dry this summer in California and the west. It looks like California is in "drought mode" for summer 2021. But that doesn't mean the...

May 21, 2021

Family Rafting / Rafting News / Rafting Specials / Rafting Trip Planning / River Rafting California

california rafting trips & vacations

Middle Fork American River

Rafting Deals & Discounts

Best Vacations on a Budget

We can't wait to get you on the water!

Choose by area

American River

Gold Country

Northern California

Oregon

Sacramento

San Francisco Bay Area

SoCal / Los Angeles

Tahoe/Reno

Yosemite

Choose by difficulty

rafting resources

rafting videos

Employment Opportunities

GET A JOB!

Gear Shop!

SWEET MERCH!

Tag: American River

Middle Fork American River – Flows Update & Flash Sale

The Best Overnight Rafting Trips on a Budget

Limited Middle Fork American River Rafting Days Summer 2022

American River Social – Spring 2022

Book Now Pay Later – Free Flowing Spring Trips

2021 Holiday Adventure Gift Guide

We Got A New Office

We’re Hiring – Join the Tributary Team in 2022

Month of Giving – November 2021

Fall Camping Deals

Going Green Blog: Episode 3 “Recycling Money Donated to SYRCL”

Forest Service Closures shut down Middle Fork American River Access

American River Rafting thru September

Going Green Blog: Episode 2 “Water Bottles”

Going Green Blog: Episode 1 “SYRCL”

Food Truck Fridays with Lemongrass Cafe

White Water Wednesdays on the Middle Fork American River

Top 5 California Rafting Trips for Kids

Our Signature Wine Tasting & White Water Vacation Packages are Back!

White Water Rafting Adventures Available Everyday!

About Raft California

Get In Touch

Raft California

6500 State Highway 49 Lotus, CA 95651

RAFTING NEWS

keep calm and paddle on

6500 State Highway 49
Lotus, CA 95651