Best Month for White Water Rafting: A Season Guide
White water rafting peaks differ by skill level and river type. Find the best month for your trip with this data-backed seasonal guide. Book now.

White water rafting peaks differ by skill level and river type. Find the best month for your trip with this data-backed seasonal guide. Book now.

Rafting near Yosemite on the Merced or Tuolumne rivers. Find the best trips, seasons, and what to pack. Plan your adventure — book now.

Whitewater rafting yosemite: Plan expert guided whitewater rafting in Yosemite for 2026. Compare rivers, seasons, and trip styles, then discover how.
Welcome to Sierra Mac River Trips at Colfax Spring, a peaceful ridge-top retreat just 15 minutes from the Highway 120 entrance to Yosemite National Park. Nestled near Groveland, our campsite overlooks the breathtaking Tuolumne River corridor, where you can watch waterfalls cascading in the distance. Wake up to brilliant sunrises, unwind with unforgettable sunsets, and…
🎣 New Fishing Adventure on the Wild & Scenic Tuolumne River! 🎣 We’re thrilled to introduce an unforgettable new way to experience one of California’s most breathtaking rivers — guided fishing trips on the wild and scenic section of the Tuolumne River! These aren’t your average fishing outings. Picture this: just two anglers per raft,…
Tuolumne River Boating Access Is In Jeopardy! Please HELP! Lumsden Road as of April 5th 2023 Effective Lobbying Efforts ~>Join & Donate toAmerican Whitewater Make a Donation to American Whitewater, indicating “Tuolumne River Access” in the donation form’s “Additional Comments” Section and become a member of American Whitewater, an organization committed to protecting river access! Dear…
Check out some of our highlights form 2024 on the Tuolumne and Cherry Creek.
March 25th (7pm)-28th 2027 April 1st (7pm)-4th 2027 JUNE CLASS AVAILABLE – ONE on ONE instruction available PLEASE INQUIRE Have you ever dreamed of conquering the exhilarating rapids of class 4 whitewater? Well, get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with Sierra Mac’s Class 4 Rowing School in June 2027! Under the expert guidance…
Embark on an unforgettable river adventure near Yosemite, exploring the breathtaking Cherry Creek and the Upper Tuolumne. If you’re up for a thrilling class 5 experience and in decent physical condition, this trip is tailor-made for you! Our paddle training and swim test will ensure you’re fully prepared for the exhilarating journey ahead, making it a…
Sonora Living’ writer Kira Tucker, a local adventure and elopement/wedding photographer, captured the MacDonnell’s and wrote a story on the current and downstream hopes and dreams. Leeza, Tom, Logan and Nala get the centerfold story in the local Mag “Sonora Living”, highlights the present and the future vision of Sierra Mac, and Lillaskog Lodge.
Planning a California Adventure trip? Learn the best time of year to visit for fewer crowds, better weather, and smarter trip timing.
Master Class V whitewater rafting preparation with expert steps, fitness training, gear checklists, and safety essentials. Get ready for intense rapids.
Explore the rapids on the Tuolumne River with a mile-by-mile breakdown of Class III through Class V whitewater sections and flow conditions.
Rafting the Rivers of Yosemite
Marty & Tom McDonnell – Outfitter






