Best Whitewater Rafting Destination in California

Referred as the California Salmon by river outfitters, the Forks of Salmon to Somes Bar located at the Siskiyou County in Northern California has more of less than fifty exciting rapids with number of class IV and 3 class V rapids. The Salmon River is a wild and scenic destination adorned with beautiful wildflowers, hanging ferns and water falls.

surrounded by breathtaking valley of granite, giant sequoias, dog wood trees, azaleas and water falls, the North Fork of the Stanislaus is a spectacular destination for rafters. It is also a beautiful destination for anybody who just want to do some sight seeing and discover the beauty of Stanislaus National Forest and the Calaveras Big Tree State Park.

Described as the whitewater jewel, Scott river is located in the Siskiyou near Etna in Norther California is technically class 1V and V rapids. This river is for experienced rafters who can endure a cold weather and ready for a challenging white water rafting experience.

This section of the river offers a unique opportunity to experience a wildlife experience along with the rafting adventure. People who raft in this area of the river will have the opportunity to see bald and golden eagles as well as deer and black bears.

almost 80,000 people visit this section of the American river because of its beautiful scenery and proximity to Sacramento and San Francisco. Outfitters welcome everybody on a rafting trip from a group of family with children even people with disabilities.

The Hell's Corner Gorge is the most challenging section of the river with more or less than 40 class IV and V rapids including water falls.You must be an experienced class IV rafter to go to this rafting trip.

this section of the river is filled with class 3 and 4 rapids with a relaxing class 2 to enjoy the wilderness and scenic canyon. The North Fork of the American river is protected by the California Wild and Scenic River Act.

The lower Klamath is the section for families and first time rafters who wants to enjoy the scenery and experience a class 2 and 3 rafting. Families will also enjoy over night camping, fishing and swimming.

This river is close to Los Angeles about 3.5 hours drive, a beautiful river for a rafting trip and a visit to the KIngs Canyon and Sequoia National Park.