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 Type | Avg | Min | Max | Outfitters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day | $120 | $40 | $339 | 15 |
| Full Day | $128 | $79 | $339 | 15 |
| Family Friendly | $120 | $40 | $339 | 15 |
| Multi-Day | $129 | $79 | $339 | 14 |
| Overnight | $137 | $79 | $339 | 12 |
| Extreme | $121 | $99 | $165 | 3 |
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
| City | Outfitters | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lotus | 10 | $160 |
| Coloma | 8 | $123 |
| Kernville | 6 | $132 |
| Truckee | 3 | $78 |
| Auburn | 2 | -- |
| Groveland | 2 | $165 |
| San Francisco | 2 | -- |
| Angels Camp | 1 | $121 |
| Columbia | 1 | -- |
| Crescent City | 1 | -- |
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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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