South Fork American rafting and kayak trips

Book a guided float or bring your own boat: outfitters, flows, riverside camping and gear for the South Fork American.

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Heads up: Cooler months are quiet on the river. Check flows before you go.

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Launch points

Put-ins & access

No ramps listed yet for this water in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap.

Saturday74°FSunnyWind 0 to 5 mph S
Sunday76°FSunnyWind 0 to 6 mph S

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

Gas and fuel docks

  • Shell
    0.8 mi
  • Speedway519 Placerville Drive, Placerville
    6.1 mi
  • Kiwk Serv
    6.2 mi
  • Arco
    6.6 mi

Bait and tackle

  • Mosquito Creek Outfitters3000 Mosquito Road, Placerville
    7.6 mi
  • Sipes Tahoe
    13.0 mi
  • REI2425 Iron Point Road, Folsom
    16.1 miCall
  • Bass Pro Shops5472 Crossings Dr, Rocklin
    16.2 miCall

Groceries and ice

  • Speedway519 Placerville Drive, Placerville
    6.1 mi
  • Raley'sIce
    6.1 mi
  • Grocery OutletIce
    6.4 mi
  • ampm
    6.6 mi

Good to know

Questions about South Fork American

Is there gas near South Fork American?

The closest listed fuel is Shell, about 0.8 miles from the water.