# Latest News We are now closed for the 2020 rafting season. We plan on re-opening May of 2021. Please check back for updates! Have a safe winter and we look forward to seeing you all next year! Before arriving please watch this short orientation video:) https://youtu.be/wWD9c-jSwp0 **UPDATE!! We are open May 9th 2020! 7 Days a week by reservation ONLY. Please read the following carefully. Covid-19 protocol requires we enforce the following restrictions:** • Guests in the same raft must be from the same household or living unit • Only 1 member from each group may enter the rental facility to sign the rental contract • Guests and employees must always maintain 6-foot distancing • Pre-payment is required over the phone within a minimum of 24 hours before your rafting date • It is reccommended that rafters be under the age of 65 with no preexisting immune conditions. • Rafters must not have symptoms of illness. • DO NOT tie rafts together • Please print safety waiver and obtain all participants signatures prior to arrival • We encourage morning shuttle bus pickups scheduled in advance. Afternoon shuttle may experience long waits • Guests MUST bring and wear a mask when checking in and riding the bus. NO MASK NO RIDE. A mask is meant to protect others, not yourself. • NO congregating in parking lot or in our park • Reservations are valid for a one-hour launch window • Violating social distancing anywhere on or along the river with groups from outside of your reservation or living unit may also be punishable by law **Failure to follow any restrictions may result in cancellation of trip, loss of deposit, and or revocation of raft rental privileges for the 2020 season** The water is clean and safe for rafting. Visit the Sacramento Parks website if you would like confrimation http://www.regionalparks.saccounty.net/Parks/E-Coli/Pages/ParkStatus.aspx Rafting participant's are required to sign a waiver before they go rafting, the waiver can be downloaded [HERE](/assets/downloads/ARRR_Release_and_Waiver_Agreement.pdf). Please bring the signed waiver with you when you come, this will greatly speed up the rental process. Follow us on Instagram! @raftrentals #rafting #summer #fun #americanriver #yellowrafts Always bring a towel and remember to shower, or at least towel off after you swim. We have been receiving a lot of questions regarding alcohol bans. Alcohol is banned on the river during 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 # The Water Is Great 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](http://reservations.raftrentals.com/raft-rentals.asp). Look for us on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-River-Raft-Rentals/138766872823524) and [Twitter](http://twitter.com/#!/raftrentals). Note: All alcoholic drinks are banned on the river for weekend holidays of Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.