California Family Float Trips:
Fun and Easy Class I-II Whitewater

Huck Finn was right: on a hot summer day there's nothing to match the cool peace and freedom of floating down the river on a raft. Kids getting too hot? Splash time! Older children easily bored? See who can spot a hawk or merganser; look for a turtle sunning itself on a log. Watch the stones on the river bottom seem to move swiftly by as you glide over them, and then wake up in time to paddle through the easy rapids.

Choose from three fun and easy stretches of river, all within an hour of Sacramento or 3-4 hours from the San Francisco Bay Area. Relax and enjoy yourselves on a one-day family float trip down an easy run, or stay the night in our beautiful riverside campground and run the river two days in a row.

One-Day Family Floats

Bio Bio South Fork Trip - Have just a few hours? Are you more interested in sightseeing than whitewater? Are your children under eight years old? This 4-mile stretch of Class I-II calm water and riffles is perfect for your family! Call for details.

Lower North Fork of the American - One of California's most beautiful sections of river. Now anyone can enjoy rafting it! We avoid the challenging Class IV rapids above Shirttail Bridge and float downstream to Lake Clementine. Spectacular spring wildflowers! (8 person minimum)

Lower Middle Fork of the American - Providing a rare opportunity to enjoy a beautiful pristine river canyon, this section of the Middle Fork is a class II run with lots of extras, such as snorkeling the crystal clear waters and filling up on blackberries that you can pick right from the boat. This is the perfect way for anyone to enjoy a fun day on the river. Also ideal for family groups and young people ages 5 - 105! (8 person minimum)

Multi-Day Trips for Family Groups

Come stay with us in our very special riverside campground. A multiple-day adventure gives you time to enjoy side hikes, story telling, earth art, drum circle and games for the whole family. Or, if you'd rather, Mom and Dad can just relax.

We'll feed your families well, and you don't even have to do the dishes! For the ultimate in ease, ask us about our new platform tent and canvas cabin rentals, and save your energy for fun with the kids.

South Fork American Family Group Two Day - Available Tuesday through Friday throughout the summer. 12 person minimum. For every full paying adult, one person 15 or younger goes for half price. Call for available dates. Talk with your friends and neighbors; maybe some other families would like to join you!