Rafting FAQ > Whitewater River Rafting Trips near Lake Tahoe, CA

Drive about two hours west from Lake Tahoe, CA and you'll be into 4 of California's best whitewater rafting rivers.

• The South Fork American (Easy Section Only) features gentle, easy rapids for young families and apprehensive adults.
• The South Fork American River is the most popular whitewater river in California with great rapids and beautiful scenery. Fun for everyone.
• The Middle Fork American River flows through a 2000-foot deep wilderness canyon and has a taste of Class IV (intermediate) rafting.
• The North Fork American River is perfect for intermediate-advanced rafters.

See a map showing all 10 of our California Rivers with more information about each.