Middle Fork American River Whitewater Rafting Home

California whitewater rafting on the Middle Fork of the American River white water rafting website. We hope this will be a useful whitewater resource for all boaters, rafters, outdoor lovers, and armchair adventurers alike. This site provides information, maps, and pictures of California River Rafting, information on local campgrounds, directions to the river, as well as a link for those who would like to utilize the services of a professional outfitter like Adventure Connection.

The Middle Fork American is a legendary Gold Rush river. In the nineteenth century mining towns sprang up along its banks and forty-niners worked claims that covered almost every foot of the river. It is said that more gold has been found in the Middle Fork Canyon than in any other. Located just a couple of hours from the Bay Area and San Francisco, and just 40 minutes from Sacramento, this river offers runnable flows throughout the summer. The area boasts great activities like wine and beer tasting in Auburn, Coloma, and Placerville, just minutes away. Or explore the Gold Discovery Park in historic Coloma. Great hiking, mountain biking, horse back riding and "off road" vehicle areas nearby!

Above 2000 cfs (a quantitative measurement gauging one cubic foot of water passing an imaginary stationary mark on the river each second) the Middle Fork deserves special respect by all boaters. This run is tough enough even at low and moderate levels to warrant experienced boaters to consider the services of a professional outfitter. Generally, such outfitters provide all food, gear and shuttles as part of their services.

Feel free to browse our site to learn more about the Middle Fork of the American River. The following pages will give you access to a detailed river map, river flow information, photos, useful links and even the current and predicted weather for the area. Enjoy and see you on the river!