Leave your cares and worries back in the city as you venture into the ‘Gold Rush’ foothills of the High Sierras for whitewater rafting on the South Fork of the American River!

Since 1977 South Bay River Rafting has introduced tens of thousands of adventure seekers to the famous South Fork.

Dependable water flows, easy access and exciting Class III rapids have made the South Fork the most popular whitewater river in the western United States, and a favorite for first-timers and veterans alike.

Not exactly ‘Roughing It’
At SBRR’s private riverfront campground you'll dine on restaurant-quality cuisine prepared by a full-time culinary staff.

You'll challenge the rapids in state-of-the-art self-bailing rafts, which provide a faster, more exciting ride with less paddling.

Piloting these boats will be a hand-picked crew of the most experienced and personable guides on the river. Averaging over a decade of experience on the S. Fork, a few of our guides have been with us since the ‘70’s.

If it’s an exciting and inexpensive weekend or midweek getaway you're looking for, nothing beats the fun and excitement of whitewater rafting on the South Fork of the American River– and nobody can show you a better time than South Bay River Rafting!