Enjoy a Day of Whitewater Rafting Near Stockton—We’re Practically In Your Backyard!
With a population of over 290,000, Stockton is the fourth largest city in California’s Central Valley region and has a lot to offer its residents and visitors. The city hosts an annual Asparagus Festival, and is home to the Haggin Museum. Stockton is located on the Delta, and offers diverse boating and fishing experiences. Stockton is home to a waterfront baseball park, farms and wineries, and many waterfront parks.
But what Stockton doesn’t have is whitewater river rafting. When you are looking for a break from the sweltering summer heat of the Central Valley of California, come up to the Sierra Nevada mountains and spen a fun filled day of whitewater river rafting on the American, Kaweah, or Merced rivers with American River.
We offer a number of whitewater rafting trips for people of all ages and skill levels. We offer Class II and III whitewater rafting trips that your family can enjoy, and for those of you looking to boost your adrenaline we offer great Class IV whitewater rafting experiences.
American River Recreation has been providing fun-filled days of whitewater rafting to the Sacramento Valley since 1979.
- Middle Fork American—1:28 hours (85 miles) from Stockton
- North Fork American—1:36 hours (81 miles) from Stockton
- South Fork American—1:36 hours (81 miles) from Stockton
- Merced River—2:09 hour drive (115 miles) from Stockton
- Kaweah River—3:30 hour drive (195 miles) from Stockton
Whitewater Rafting Trips Less than A Two Hour Drive from Berkeley
Berkeley is home to a diverse group of residents and visitors who come for the history of the city, the liberal politics, arts and culture, annual events such the Berkeley Art Festival, the Kite Festival and the Freight and Salvage which is the oldest established full-time folk and traditional music venue west of the Mississippi River. When you are ready to escape Berkeley and get some fresh air up in the Sierra Nevada, take a day to enjoy an exciting whitewater rafting trip with American River Recreation.
We offer rafting trips for people of all skills levels and supply everything you need to make your day memorable. Within two hours you could be on class Class II and III whitewater rafting trips that your family can enjoy, or a Class IV whitewater rafting trip for more adventurous and experienced rafters.