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Rafting in California

5 outfitters across California. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.

Rated 4.5+ on Google

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Cities

4

Most in Coloma (2)

Best season

Year-round

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Highest rated on Google

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 5 outfitters listed in California.

OutfitterCityRating
Kaweah Whitewater AdventuresThree Rivers5.0239 Google reviews
Kern River Rafting - Momentum River ExpeditionsWofford Heights4.91,080 Google reviews
OARS American River Rafting OutpostColoma4.9371 Google reviews
All-Outdoors California Whitewater RaftingColoma4.9292 Google reviews
All-Outdoors California Whitewater RaftingWalnut Creek4.9238 Google reviews

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