All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting on the American River - Lotus, California

Scott Anderson

We ran the North Fork of the American in May 2024. It was a well organized trip with knowledgable and experienced guides. From start to finish we felt well-prepared and ready for the exciting trip. We were given courtesy wetsuits and splash guards which was a nice aspect of our booking. Prior to starting the trip we also participated in a safety instruction and swimming drill in case we fell out in any of the rapids. Going without wetsuits would have been extremely cold if you took a swim.

The canyon views were beautiful and the water was crystal clear. Scott, the owner, was our guide and his passion for rafting made the trip that much more enjoyable. I would highly recommend All-Outdoors to anyone looking for an experienced outfitter dedicated to their guests. Looking forward to the next river trip already.

Michele Chan

All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting exceeded all expectations! We brought a team of 30 people for a day on the Lower South Fork, and it was an absolute blast. The entire event was impeccably organized, leaving me worry-free from start to finish.

Tim's communication was outstanding throughout the planning process, ensuring a seamless experience. He even took the time to personally greet us on the day of the event, which was a thoughtful touch.

Our guide, Cameron, was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and kept everyone engaged with fun facts about the river. He even went above and beyond, leading us in extra activities like "surfing" that the team absolutely loved.

Lunch was simple yet satisfying. The sandwich bar set up in a shaded picnic area was perfect, and the fresh fruit and chips were a welcome treat while we waited. Everyone enjoyed the meal, and it accommodated all dietary needs.

The campsite amenities were remarkably well-maintained. In fact, these were the cleanest bathrooms I've ever encountered on a whitewater rafting trip. It makes me want to consider an overnight trip next time, so we can enjoy a longer day on the river.

I can't say enough good things about All-Outdoors and their staff. Their dedication to ensuring their guests have a great time is evident in every aspect of the experience. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking a memorable whitewater rafting adventure!

Rita Williamson

Our extended family did a 2 day rafting trip with All-Outdoors and it was terrific! All of the staff are super friendly, professional and fun. Big shout out to Reese and Fred who were our guides. They handled the rapids perfectly even when us “paddlers” did not. The 2 includes camping overnight and Reese and Fred prepared an awesome dinner, appetizers and campfire brownies. Top notch! Breakfast was equally as good. We loved our rafting trip and recommend without reservation.

Makinya Ward

Service has always been superior with All Outdoors. I’ve been booking my water rafting trips with them for the past 5 years. What makes the experience great is that they’re attentive to questions, handle first timers well, no hiccups when we arrive, and the employees seem genuinely happy to be there. The equipment is in good shape and I feel safe and the guides are capable and personable. The grounds are well kept and it’s an all out good time. I’d recommend from a novice to an experienced rafter.

Ana Robles

This team is great. We had a great experience Whitewater Rafting. They provide great service. The guide were super friendly.
We did a one day trip on middle fork and one day on south fork of the American River. The campsite is beautiful with a grassy area for group camping. This is are 2nd time coming back. Thank you

Ethel Palacios

The guides Wilder, Claudia and Hayden were superb. The trip we did this time was the two day adventure. The campsite was clean with plumbing. The guides made food that was healthy and delicious ?. Booking is easy. The customer service is excellent. We did day one last year. 2 days this year. 2024. We are bringing more people and doing 3 days!!!

Crystal Bree

A crew of 11 of us went rafting today to celebrate some birthdays and we had a blast. Michael was our guide, he was so delightful. You can tell right away he loves what he does and he made us all feel really comfortable. It was a combination of professionalism and a welcoming demeanor that felt like we were all friends. We flipped on on tunnel shoot and it was honestly the highlight of the day. The food was good, the weather was nice, the equipment was in good condition and we Have a memory to last our lifetime. Thank you!

Ned Riley

What can I say, they did a great job! We were on the raft with a bunch of guides in training, but everyone was very professional. I meant to write this review a year ago when we went on the trip, but forgot to and the guide's name, but she was incredible. My daughter loves bunnies, so the guide was giving all the rapids (rabbits) bunny names. Dancing carrots, bunny hop, etc. My daughter loved it! I am an experienced white water paddler (kayak). The lower American fork is tame, but for the kid, it was perfect and there were some rapids when we ran it at high water. Not boring, and perfect for a ten year old.