California river guide
Middle Fork American River
Oxbow to Greenwood
Dam-release California run with Tunnel Chute and a long Class III-IV day through the Middle Fork American canyon.
Trip overview
Difficulty
Class III-IV
Typical length
1 day
Common season
May-Oct
Region
California
Access overview
Put-in
Oxbow
Take-out
Greenwood
Interactive route
River map
Explore access points, camps, rapids, mile markers, ranger locations, and points of interest. Select any marker for its stored route details.
River businesses
Shuttle providers
Providers shown here are linked to this river in the TripForge business directory. Confirm current service areas, availability, and pricing directly with the provider.
American Whitewater Expeditions
American River outfitter offering Middle Fork American trips with shuttle to the river and return to the meeting location.
Starting at $Contact for current rates
Tributary Whitewater
California rafting outfitter with included shuttles for Middle Fork American guided rafting trips.
Starting at $Contact for current rates
H2O Adventures
Auburn-area outfitter for Middle Fork American guided rafting trips from Oxbow to Greenwood.
Starting at $Contact for current rates
Plan with current information
River conditions, access, permits, closures, and hazards can change. Confirm current details with the managing agency, official gauges, and local experts before departure.