North Fork American - W.E.T. River Trips

North Fork American River Rafting Trips - Class 4+

North Fork American is just three hours northeast of San Francisco, 1 hour from Sacramento or 1-1/2 hours from Lake Tahoe! Join us on a one day trip that includes lunch or a two day combo trip with meals and camping. We meet outside of Auburn, California. This Spring Rafting Trip is ideal for aggressive, athletic users with prior whitewater rafting experience. Minimum age is 16 years old. Call toll free 1.888.723.8938 for more info. Premium river rafting in the springtime bring a challenge for the aggressive, experienced paddler. North Fork American River will start around mid-March and depending on the snowpack and precipitation, may well be runnable through June. (psst...college student discounts.! hey UCB, Stanford...)

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Spring Rafting on the NoFo!

Springtime trips require gear, so we include this with each rafting package that we offer. See the picture to the left for an example of what to wear. We include a farmer john wetsuit, splash jacket, helmet, lunch and guide service. All you bring is an enthusiastic and positive attitude along with a hearty appetite!

Class 4+ whitewater requires strong, healthy active individuals who have prior experience on Class 3+ rafting trips. We recommend experienced paddlers. Meeting time is usually 9:00 AM. Please verify times w/ office staff.

Spring rafting is the best time for aggressive, athletic paddlers!.

Trip Descriptions & Packages

One Day River Trip - 9.3 miles with lunch

Class 4+ whitewater trip includes wetsuits, paddle jackets, helmets, lifejackets, lunch and guide service. We recommend experienced paddlers. Each raft holds 4 to 6 people plus the guide. Meeting time is usually 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM depending on California State Park lottery. Check the group picture on the left. Strong, hardy paddlers in excellent health are t he best paddlers for this intense white water rafting trip. Min age is 16 yrs Discounts! $129/person every 6th free! All inclusive price includes lunch, wetsuits, splash jacket, all river rafting gear including the guide service. All gov fees included! EX: 6 people:: 5 x 129 = $645! Divide that among 6 people; $107.50/person!!!! Yow!

One Day River Trip with lunch, camping and dinner

We shuttle you back to our base camp at Camp Lotus and provide a camping and dinner package. Camping on the river includes shower facilities, bathrooms and vehicle access. See our menus for a preview of your lunch and dinner. This is an ideal package for the budget-minded.

Double Run Rafting Trip - 18.6 miles with lunch

Run the river twice in one day! This package is ideal for the aggressive, athletic paddler who wants the ultimate challenge. Start times meet early in order to run the NoFo twice. The double run comes with a lunch served right after the first run. (Add $50/person to any one day discount price for a double run!)

Ask about adding a camp and dinner package for only $30 per person. We bring you back to camp and serve hors d'ouevres and dinner. Tents are included; just bring your sleeping bag and pad. Sleep in the next morning before you drive home!

Two Day Combo Package - 30 mi; 2 rivers in 2 days

Combine the North Fork American with the Middle Fork or South Fork American for double the fun! We advise strong athletic whitewater paddlers. We base camp at Camp Lotus and we take care of the shuttling between rivers. In the early spring, you can do 3 rivers in 3 days (50 miles) for an ultimate combo river package! Min age is 16 years old for Combo Packages.

College Student Discounts

We know... you're on a budget. You need a rafting fix quick! Check this link for killer rafting student discounts! All California universities, state colleges and private schools are valid.

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