Mother Lode River Center- American River Rafting, Zipline, Camp

Whitewater Rafting,
Ropes Course, Zipline & Camping along the American River

Get ready for your Best Day Ever!

Safe, Fun and Transformative River Experiences for All...

Mother Lode is committed to the highest quality American River Rafting. If you are looking for whitewater rafting along the American River, challenge ropes, zipline, camping, natural history or perhaps a custom combination of experiences, Mother Lode has what you need.

Safety: Our first priority for 50+ Years

Over 300,000 People connected to rivers since 1974.

Latest News From The Blog

Conserving American Rivers: from the South Fork to the Klamath Dam Removal

A Note from Rebekah: As someone who has recently joined the Mother Lode River Center team, I’m excited to share my first blog post... Read More

Whitewater Rafting on the American River

You get everything you want in California whitewater rafting with the three forks of the American River. Runs range from Class II wilderness floats to Class IV+ screamers. Whether you’re a novice seeking a gentle introduction to whitewater rafting, or a seasoned adrenaline junkie craving heart-pounding rapids, there’s a stretch of the American River perfectly suited to your skill level and appetite for adventure.

Ropes Course & Zipline

Ready to put your mind, body, and spirit to the test? Our Challenge Ropes Course offers an array of low and high elements designed for personal growth and team bonding. We offer programs from a Half-day to Multiple-days in length which can be customized to meet your needs.

Outdoor Education

Need an alternative to cell phones and video games? Our Outdoor Education Programs provide hands-on learning while inspiring a deeper connection and appreciation for the great outdoors.

Great for school field trips and class retreats, our educational modules can be sequenced and combined to meet your needs.

MOTHER LODE’S COMMITMENT TO RIVERS

California is home to an amazing diversity of whitewater rivers which are truly world treasures! Protecting this sacred resource and sharing it with you is our passion.

As we begin our second half century, over 30,000 letters, hand written by our over 300,000 happy participants, have helped protect 15 of California’s most endangered rivers to date. This is the magic of the river experience….

We look forward to seeing you on the river soon!

Scott, Greg and the MaLode Crew