Rafting on the American River | American River Raft Rentals

9/4/15 Due to low water levels we will be closed September 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th and 30th. We are sorry for any inconvenience. We will be renting until 12pm Thur-Sun for the rest of the month so please call before you come! As a result of low water we will also be taking out rafts at Ancil Hoffman Park.

4/29/15 We are proud to announce that the 2015 rafting season will begin this Friday, May 1st!

9/28/14 The 2014 rafting season is now over. We will be opening back up again at the beginning of May 2015.

5/9/14 Rafting participant's are required to sign a waiver before they go rafting, the waiver can be downloaded HERE. Please bring the signed waiver with you when you come, this will greatly speed up the rental process.

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2/3/14 If you haven't already done so, check out the updated pricing on the prices page.

6/22/13 Always bring a towel and remember to shower, or at least towel off after you swim.

8/12/13 We have been receiving a lot of questions regarding alcohol bans. Alcohol is banned on the river durring holiday periods and at certain points along the river. Alcohol may also be banned in situations where large events are happening on the river, like "Rafting Gone Wild". For questions please visit http://www.regionalparks.saccounty.net/Rangers/Pages/Alcohol.aspx

Ready for a great time on the American River?
The American River Parkway is the place to be for summer fun this year. Come join us for a fun filled drift down the river in a four to twelve passenger raft. You can make a reservation here.

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Note: All alcoholic drinks are banned on the river for weekend holidays of Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.

Since 1974, American River Raft Rentals Inc. has become the largest and most experienced rafting company in California offering self-guided raft trips on the lower American River. This class I-II river flows through the scenic American River Parkway. With all of the parkway’s natural beauty you would never guess you were just a few miles east of downtown Sacramento!

Because of our excellent location with convenient access to the American River Parkway and our spacious park, American River Raft Rentals Inc. is able to organize rafting trips for groups of any size. Our oak studded park offers picnic tables, running water and restrooms, all available for our customers.

We suggest you arrive by about 11:00 a.m. and bring along a lunch in a small ice chest. Make sure to bring sun screen, sunglasses, snacks, beverages and shoes or sandals. Reservations are recommended for weekends and holidays.