I have been on this river many years ago and this may be a great river but the secret is WHICH TRAVEL GROUP DO YOU GO WITH? Make sure they have insurance and are in good standing with El Dorado County - ie recent excerpt re GOLD RUSH RAFTING LLC....... "This outfitter is not in good standing. River Use Permit... More

Would go every day if we could! Most rafted river in America, but never too crowded. Always see friendly boats. We are private rafters, but have experienced Mother Lode also and they are great!

Just sitting by the river on a hot day is relaxing, rejuvenating. Right by the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park!

I started rafting the upper south fork on our own with our own lousy equipment (don't recommend) over thirty years ago. The scenery is beautiful, enough trills in the rapids for most enthusiasts. Not for the very young or someone not comfortable in the water which can be quite cold. It is not for your innertube floaters!

We rafted with Rubicon Whitewater Adventures They were great. One of the few small family run operations. When I called the owners wife answered the phone and was very personable. We only had 16 in our group, the last trip I went on had over 50 people in the group and were were "herded" down the river like cattle. Both... More

This was my first time ever going white water rafting. The instruction was funny and understandable. Our guides, (we traveled in a two raft group), were professional and really fun. They gave us great historical information on the region and just general information. This was a class two and three river...the most significant thing that I learned is that I... More

The south fork of the american is a great beginner/ intermediate river. Some fun rapids that will get your attention without putting you in harms way. Go early in the season for the best water. But try to pick a hot day so you can enjoy the ice cold water more.

White water rafting is a fabulous spring or summer adventure in Northern California. Nothing beats a day on the river, with some gorgeous scenery and amazing rapids to get your adrenaline going! The South Fork of the American is the most popular river in the state, so it can get a little crowded on the warm summer weekends. But come... More

If you've never been rafting before, this is the place to go. Lots of thrills and plenty of good food at the end of the day.