


The South Fork of the American River is the most popular rafting river in the western U.S.A... let us show you why! This trip features beautiful scenery, refreshing water, and information about California's Gold Rush history as we float through Marshall Gold Discovery State Park. We will also see local wildlife, including many birds which make the river surroundings their home. We allow kids from 4 years old to participate on this tour. If you are interested in trips with more exciting rapids for adults or adventurous people, please check out our half day guided whitewater trips. This is a gentle float with several small rapids which is a good option for novice rafters.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 22 of the next 26 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 23.
The South Fork of the American River is the most popular rafting river in the Western U.S... let us show you why! Coursing a total of 20 miles through the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills, you'll discover fun spots to explore on this 2 mile easy section of river. Your trip starts at River Park Resort in Lotus, California at 1:00 PM. You will check in, sign release forms, and our guide will give you some basic information about what to expect on your rafting trip. We will then depart for a short van ride to the put-in which is located 2 miles upstream. After a safety talk at the put-in we will launch for this fun adventure and float through some easy rapids and past the famous gold discovery site. Plan to be back to your car at 3:30pm at the latest, although variable water flows can shorten or lengthen the trip. The South Fork is one of the only rivers in California to have dam released water throughout the summer, so there are always good flows for rafting and other recreation.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
South Fork American Family Friendly 2 hour Lazy River Float Trip lasts about 1–3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $119 per person for this Sacramento experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 1:00 PM.
Children aged 4–8 pay from $99, adults from $109.
It can: 22 of the next 26 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is Your trip meets at 1:00PM at the "Trip Check-in" window at River Park Resort. You will see the window when you arrive in our main parking lot. Our staff will meet you when you arrive and will give you trip information and answer any questions you may have. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
South Fork American Family Friendly 2 hour Lazy River Float Trip | 1–3 hours | — | $119 | |
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