5/11 We are OPEN for the 2012 season and renting rafts from 9:00am to 1:30pm daily.

4/23 You can now make reservations for the 2012 season. Leave us a message or visit the reservations page here.

4/23 We are happy to report that there is plenty of water in Folsom Lake Reservoir and the American River is flowing at a normal rate for this time of year.

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. We recommended making a reservation especially 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.