California Whitewater Rafting Market Report
August 2026 — Pricing, destinations, and market data from 45 outfitters.
45
Outfitters
$115
Median Price
$74–$235
Typical Range
17
Verified Prices
Median per-person starting price across 17 verified prices (owner-submitted or high-confidence listings). Typical range is the 10th–90th percentile, so single outliers don't skew the picture.
Pricing by Trip Type
| Trip Type | Avg | Min | Max | Outfitters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day | $133 | $40 | $339 | 16 |
| Full Day | $141 | $67 | $339 | 16 |
| Family Friendly | $133 | $40 | $339 | 16 |
| Multi-Day | $148 | $79 | $339 | 14 |
| Overnight | $153 | $79 | $339 | 13 |
| Extreme | $121 | $99 | $165 | 3 |
River Class Breakdown
18
Class Unknown
7
Class II-IV
6
Class II-V
4
Class III-V
3
Class I-IV
2
Class III-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coloma | 9 | $195 |
| Lotus | 9 | $160 |
| Kernville | 6 | $132 |
| Truckee | 3 | $78 |
| San Francisco | 3 | -- |
| Groveland | 2 | $165 |
| Angels Camp | 1 | $121 |
| Columbia | 1 | -- |
| Arnold | 1 | $67 |
| Coulterville | 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 August 22, 2026
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