Market Reports/California

California Whitewater Rafting Market Report

April 2026 — Pricing, destinations, and market data from 48 outfitters.

48
Outfitters
$123
Avg Price
$40
Min Price
$339
Max Price

Pricing by Trip Type

Trip TypeAvgMinMaxOutfitters
Half Day$120$40$33915
Full Day$128$79$33915
Family Friendly$120$40$33915
Multi-Day$129$79$33914
Overnight$137$79$33912
Extreme$121$99$1653

River Class Breakdown

17
Class Unknown
9
Class II-IV
5
Class III-V
5
Class II-V
4
Class III-IV
3
Class I-IV
1
Class III-IV+
1
Class I (Easy)
1
Class I-III
1
Class II-III
1
Class II-IV+

Top Destinations

CityOutfittersAvg Price
Lotus10$160
Coloma8$123
Kernville6$132
Truckee3$78
Auburn2--
Groveland2$165
San Francisco2--
Angels Camp1$121
Columbia1--
Crescent City1--

Market Insights

Sierra Snowpack at 39% Statewide, Second-Lowest on Record; Northern Sierra at Just 6%

Kern River Bucks Trend with Strong 2026 Season; South Fork American Opens Mid-March

El Dorado County Permits Govern Coloma Outfitters; BLM Manages South Fork Access

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About This Report

This report is generated from Whitewatr's directory of verified outfitter listings. Pricing reflects starting per-person rates as reported by outfitters. Data is refreshed monthly.

Published April 2, 2026

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