5/18 Don't forget to call ahead for shuttle times, take-out location and directions before you plan your trip!

5/10 We are OPEN today! It's going to be 87 degrees today so come stay cool with us.

4/23 Our official opening day is May 4th. We know how excited you all are to come raft with us this year. We are excited too!

4/4 If you haven't already done so, check out the updated pricing on the prices page.

8/12 We have been receiving a lot of questions regarding alcohol bans. Alcohol is banned on the river durring holiday periods and at certain points along the river. Alcohol may also be banned in situations where large events are happening on the river, like "Rafting Gone Wild". For questions please visit  http://www.msa2.saccounty.net/parks/Pages/Alcohol.aspx

7/23 Beginning Friday, July 26th 2012 we will be requiring a deposit at the time you rent your rafts.

Ready for a great time on the American River?
The American River Parkway is the place to be for summer fun this year. Come join us for a fun filled drift down the river in a four to twelve passenger raft. You can make a reservation here.

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Note: All alcoholic drinks are banned on the river for weekend holidays of Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.

Since 1974, American River Raft Rentals Inc. has become the largest and most experienced rafting company in California offering self-guided raft trips on the lower American River. This class I-II river flows through the scenic American River Parkway. With all of the parkway’s natural beauty you would never guess you were just a few miles east of downtown Sacramento!

Because of our excellent location with convenient access to the American River Parkway and our spacious park, American River Raft Rentals Inc. is able to organize rafting trips for groups of any size. Our oak studded park offers picnic tables, running water and restrooms, all available for our customers.

We suggest you arrive by about 11:00 a.m. and bring along a lunch in a small ice chest. Make sure to bring sun screen, sunglasses, snacks, beverages and shoes or sandals. Reservations are recommended for weekends and holidays.

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Besides rafting the Lower American River, the Sacramento area has plenty to offer the out-of-towner. There are theaters, art galleries, night clubs, museums, "Old Sacramento", "Old Town Folsom", many fine restaurants, "Water World" at Cal Expo, and of course, the State Fair in August.