We offer fun, relaxing, and thrilling white water rafting trips on the three Forks of the American River for individuals, families, friends, and groups of all sizes. California (Coloma): American River whitewater rafting since 1969--Based out of Lotus on the South Fork of the American River, O.A.R.S. Whitewater Connection has been running river trips for over 30 years! RR bridge (7.6 or 4.3 miles). Jimmy (3.4 miles), B) Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid (12 miles), Indian Hot Springs to 8 miles South of Bruneau, Hanson Road to Hwy.27 at Town Line Road (6.5 miles), A) Mineral Lake to Mineral Lake Rd (0.5 mile), B) Beaverdam Lake to Ensinger Road (9.5-10.9-11.8 miles), Confluence of Beaver Branch to confluence of Bluestone River, Seventh Day Adventist Compound to Roaring Creek, 1. Senator Wyden originally approached us on the idea of a bill to benefit outdoor 1) Hartwick Mill Run: Highway 124 to Pinnacle Springs (11 mi... 2) Pinnacle Gap Run: Pinnacle Springs to Highway 65 (4.5 mil... Join AW and support river stewardship nationwide. Troublemaker & American River Resort. That’s because we provide a family environment that promotes the happiness and satisfaction of our staff who then share their enthusiasm with our guests. Pre-orders available at the time of booking or purchase and receive your photos that day. 01. Even though the water flows on the South Fork are dam controlled during the summer, we get a variation of flows in April and sometimes into May. Long Draw Reservoir to Big South Campground, 02. Claude Terry, paddler, outfitter, and conservationist, died on November 20th, 2019. Hwy.K west of Annapolis to Sam A. Baker State Park (19.2 mil... Low water bridge to Old Iron Bridge (12 miles), Roswell (Grimes Bridge Rd to Vickery Creek Park), Hill Cemetery to Richland Creek (2.75+2 miles). Forks of Buffalo (Route 60) to Amherst (Route 29), 12) Buffalo Point to Rush Landing (7.5 miles), 13) Rush Landing to Buffalo City (24.4 miles), Kelly Hollow Ln to Blacksnake Road (3.9 miles), Bull Branch Road &/or Goose Eye Brook to Sunday River Road, Spicewood Springs Road to RM 2222 (3.3 miles), McDowell (Route 250) to Public Fishing Access (Rt. Three Miles below Klickitat Lake to North Fork Bridge, Hubert McBee Memorial Park to Rock Quarry Weir, Last Chance Trail to confluence with Middle Fork. Below Blackwater Falls to North Fork Confluence, 1. American River Whitewater Rafting. Come and raft the Class 4/5 North Fork of the American with us in April and May this year while we still have excellent water flows. Wine and Whitewater go hand in hand for Coloma and its surrounding areas. that I never had contemplated before that. Pre-orders available at the time of booking or purchase and receive your photos that day. Our photographers offer a unique photo experience of your American River rafting trip from start to finish. Poudre Park Picnic Grounds to below Pine View Falls, 10. funding river recreation and conservation does not pass us by! with our colleagues at Outdoor Alliance to develop some specific proposals. make investment in public lands and the outdoor recreation economy a personal priority. projects all over the United States." Anyone from 7 to 70! Carter on three trips on the Chatooga River, totaling 57 miles. 73 (Popple River bridge) to Greenwood Park (5.3 mile... D) Neillsville to Lake Arbutus (12.5 miles), E) Hatfield Dam to Power Plant (3.2 miles), F) Hatfield Hydro to Hall's Creek Landing (3.9 miles), Wilmington Rd. Speculator Creek to Chippy Park Campground, 3. For those looking for extra action and excitement, April and May offer the spring runoff at it’s peak when rivers are flowing high and fast. You can raft 2 days! Champion Creek to Cedar Creek Campground. We start rafting on the South Fork of the American towards the end of March. In a joint project with the River Management Society, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Forest Service (USFS), and National Park Service (NPS), American Whitewater has published the River Access Planning Guide.American Whitewater is regularly called upon to assist with river access projects. Bath County Pumped Storage Facility (Route 600) to Jackson R... 2. American Whitewater Expeditions is the premier whitewater rafting company in California on the American River. California’s Gold Rush began in El Dorado County 1848 with James Marshall’s discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill on the South Fork of the American River in Coloma. And just as a large number of our guests return year after year, a majority of our staff return as well. The American River is the most popular whitewater rafting destination in California, and for good reason! We can safely raft the South Fork at the highest spring flows and the normal summer fun flows on our dam controlled rivers. Why not come up and camp for the weekend? Each campsite is close to your vehicle and has a fire-pit, picnic table and split rail fencing. Family Adventures; Group Adventures; Multi-Day Packages; International Trips; Paragliding; Wine & Whitewater; River Guides and Staff Members; American River Guides School; The River …