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Your trip begins at 9:30 AM at Camp Lotus, where you’ll check in, set up your campsite, and meet your guides. After a short shuttle to the top of the river canyon, you’ll receive rafting gear, a safety orientation, and everything needed for the adventure ahead.
Day one starts with exciting rapids right away on the South Fork American River, including Chile Bar, Meatgrinder, Triple Threat, and the famous Trouble Maker. After a gourmet riverside lunch, you’ll enjoy a scenic float through Coloma before returning to camp for a hot shower and a freshly prepared dinner.
After breakfast, you’ll tackle the scenic lower Gorge section of the South Fork. Enjoy more exciting rapids and beautiful canyon views along the way.
Finish the trip at Folsom Reservoir. From there, a shuttle returns you to your vehicles. Most groups arrive back around 5:00 PM.
This phenomenal trip begins by meeting us at 9:30AM, to be shuttled up to the top of the river canyon. There you will be outfitted with all the necessary river gear and given a safety orientation by one of our highly trained guides. Before tackling the Chili Bar section on the South Fork of the American River. Stopping for a freshly prepared lunch along the river and getting to camp around 2:30PM. Giving you time to get situated in camp and enjoy the beautiful grass fields and swimming/fishing holes at camp, before being served a luxurious meal complete with appetizers, beverages (both sangria and non-alcoholic), entrees and dessert. Camp out under a thousand stars before waking to a complete breakfast including coffee, tea and orange juice, hash browns, eggs, sausage and fresh fruit. Then as the sun warms the day we get back into our rafts to enjoy the lower (Gorge) section of the South Fork. Finishing at Folsom Reservoir and getting shuttled back to your cars arriving back at your vehicles usually around 5:00PM.
The meeting place for this trip is our private campground partner, Camp Lotus. Please take the time to download and print directions as cell phone service can be spotty.
5461 Bassi Rd, Lotus, CA 95651
Drive Times:
Sacramento Area: Approximately 45 mins
San Francisco: Approximately 2 hours
EXCELLENT Based on 336 reviews Posted on Google Will EtlingJune 8, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Issac and Muriel took my family on a half day South Fork trip - we had an incredible time, my kids loved their introduction to rafting, we learned about local history and so much more. Highly recommend WET!Posted on Google Jennifer MeisterJune 6, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our river guide Wyatt was incredibly skilled and lots of fun!! Would highly recommend Wyatt. Really hope we can raft with him again!! We had the best experience on the South Fork American River!Posted on Google Pete HoffmannJune 3, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Rafted the Middle Fork of the American River and had a great time with the Wet Rafting Company. All the guides and the owner Chad were easy to work with. The guides were very knowledgeable and skilled, able to provide a fun exciting day trip to a bunch of novice rafters who will be back for more.Posted on Google b8thrwrJune 1, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. *Guide school review* Want an amazing week!! The entire crew was so helpful and so knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend attending the guide school program to anyone, even just for fun. Its like summer camp for adults! The knowledge, and confidence on the river, and friendships I walked away with after this week were priceless! Big thanks to the WET crew!Posted on Google Carie ThompsonJune 1, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Guide school I had so much fun at guide school. The students were all ages and abilities and the instructors were terrific! Great instruction, great food and camping, and wonderful people!Posted on Google Ryan WallMay 30, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was absolutely best guide training I ever attended!! Great people to teach a well rounded aspect of all ventures on the river while teaching you the top of the line safety measures.. I recommend this school training class for all ages. Get out enjoy nature and live your life!!!Posted on Google Kristine AngererMay 27, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So much FUN! Issac was our guide. He was awesome! Very knowledgeable and super funny. Definitely made the trip better! Can't wait to go again!!!Posted on Google Corina TyagiMay 26, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing river rafting trip with WET River Trips! Our guide was super friendly, funny, and very knowledgeable about the river, which made the whole experience even better. The gourmet lunch was delicious, and the Oreo treats were such a fun surprise. Everything was well organized, exciting, and memorable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great rafting adventure!Posted on Google Nolan BrekleMay 26, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best white water experience of all time!! If you want to have a blast, request Nate as your guide! Maximum fun and skill as a guide! All of the guides are super knowledgeable and great people. It will be the best day of your life. Book nowwwwPosted on Google Robinson LeeMay 26, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience! As a first-timer, I enjoyed it a lot. Jo was a great leader who made the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommended! Go there, enjoy the trip, respect the rules, and listen to your guide!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more