Turtle River Rafting Company has been guiding whitewater rafting trips in Northern California on the Klamath, Trinity, Sacramento, Salmon, and Scott rivers since 1976. In the early 80′s we added the Rogue and Owyhee rivers in Oregon to our schedule.
Our home is in Mount Shasta. The rivers running through the mountains of northern California offer some of the best whitewater rafting in the western United States. This rugged, mountainous country is also treasured for its solitude, exceptional wildlife, and fabulous scenery.
From April through September, we offer 1- to 5-day river rafting vacations: one- & two-day river trips where families can take children as young as four; more adventurous multi-day wilderness journeys; and some of the wildest Class 4 and 5 whitewater in California.
We invite you to travel with us on a rafting adventure and share our love of whitewater, wilderness, and friendship. To join us this season, please call or — send us an email — and we’ll help you select the perfect whitewater rafting vacation.
Rick and Kelsey Demarest, The Guides & Staff of Turtle River
Whitewater Rafting Trips in Northern California and Southern Oregon
LOWER KLAMATH
Our most popular family rafting trip. Wilderness canyons, Ukonom Falls, sandy beaches, bald eagles, river otters…and whitewater!
1 to 5-days | May – Sept | Class 3
Special Family Trips | Ages 5 – up
MIDDLE KLAMATH
Close to Mount Shasta & Ashland.
Whitewater, blackberries, wildlife.
1 & 2-days | May through August
Class 2+ | Ages 4 & up
TRINITY RIVER
Historic Weaverville – Exciting rapids, Hot summer days, Cool flowing river.
1 & 2-days | May through August
Class 3 | Ages 7 & up
2013 Summer Special
ROGUE RIVER
The Classic "Wild & Scenic" Oregon river rafting trip. Roadless wilderness.
3- & 4-day trips | Sept. 5, 14, & 19
Class 3 | Ages 8 & up
UPPER SACRAMENTO
Flowing from the slopes of Mt. Shasta – California’s best spring whitewater.
Class 3 | April & May
2013 Spring Special & VIDEO
SALMON & SCOTT RIVERS
The wild ones: Class 5, big drops, granite canyons, crystal clear water.
1 to 4-days | April, May, June
OWYHEE RIVER
Spectacular Oregon high desert | hot springs, ancient rock art | 50 miles.
Class 3 | 5 to 8-days | April – May
A river journey is a unique opportunity to travel and experience a world that is not accessible in any other way.
Turtle River rafting trips are about moving out of ordinary mind – taking a real vacation.