Had way too much fun out in the sun--perfect mix of excitement and chill time on the water. The crew was awesome and kept the vibes high the whole trip. Definitely a go-to spot for a fun day outdoors. My homegirl's birthday trips here are always great memories! Can't wait to run it back! read more

Sunshine Rafting Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Knights Ferry, California

Fun with family and friends good for beginners water is clear and perfect on the hottest days. Bring a water gun you will need it! read more

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It was a great adventure. Daniel was our host/guide and he was great. He was entertaining and engaging. Everyone was patient with my people and any questions we all had. It was so much fun! We will plan for next year! read more

The service was great. Everything from booking until ending the trip was a success. We really enjoyed ourselves! read more

Sunshine Rafting Adventures - Our crew - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Knights Ferry, California

Awesome staff, amazing family rafting trip. Not only was the staff chill, very helpful on the river and very responsive and friendly.

We had an amazing time river rafting with Sunshine Rafting! Staff were super friendly and informative. All equipment used was great quality. The river was so much fun and very clean! Kid safe and beginner friendly. Would recommend this place. Can't wait to go again! BRING WATER GUNS read more

This was one of the best adventures my family and I have experienced together. The company does a great job with keeping you informed leading up to your day and had people along the river just in case you need help. We were able to bring water guns and take a few stops to eat or just to get in the water. Along the route we met so many people that were just as excited as we were. My family and I will be making this an annual day trip! read more

Sunshine Rafting Adventures - Fun times - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Knights Ferry, California

Recently went rafting and it was such a great experience! I joined a group of about 65 people who had all previously gone before. The water was nice and refreshing, the break/picnic area was also shaded and there was a public restroom. Will definitely be going back again next summer. read more

I love Sunshine Rafting, I go every summer for the past 6-8 years. SUPER FUN for the family and friends. The vibes are always .

Amazing vibe and food! Would recommend! My favorite was the Arnold alpha was hands down the best and wackiest burger I've ever had.

My friends and I had a great time rafting with Sunshine rafting Adventures. We brought two coolers one with food wrapped up in plastic and one with beverages. There are a few times you have to row either to avoid Rough Waters or trees on the bank of the river, but overall it was a beautiful relaxing trip with friends. Cell phone protectors and drink holders are a must. The guides were very helpful and friendly . I'll definitely be going again. read more

Sunshine Rafting Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Knights Ferry, California

Friendly staff, worth the money, great for the entire family. Lots of fun!!! Beautiful scenery...weather is hot but water is cold and refreshing. read more

Shiloh and his team were amazing, we were a group of 150 people, and his team handled our team very well. Also Josh helped us alot too on the event day. Appreciate all your team. read more

Sunshine Rafting Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Knights Ferry, California

Omg this was an amazing trip for us! All 7 of us had an amazing time! The staff was helpful and friendly. They gave us a short instruction/orientation before we got in the raft. We packed lunch, drinks, and snacks in a large (and heavy) cooler that we were able to take with us on the raft. Tip: Bring water guns like we did-many rafters squirt each other with squirt guns along the river! :D This is fun for everyone but I especially recommend it it if you have kids! The raft and ores were sturdy. They also provided life jackets for everyone. There were several places to stop along the way including a few rope swings! There were also staff members along the river to direct you in some areas and advise you on the very few areas of the river that were slightly challenging. At the end of the trip they bus you back to the parking lot. This was not a tough river to navigate. The ages in our raft ranged from 11 years old to 60 years old and we all did quite well! Before the trip I emailed and requested to add more people to our raft. The staff was very friendly, responsive, and accommodating. They also provide a photo of your rafters after the trip via Facebook for no additional cost, super nice! This is an EPIC trip for families and friends! I highly recommend it! We plan to go at least once a year now! read more

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We had an amazing trip! My husband and I took 3 teenage girls and our 5 year old. Check in was super easy and a short walk down to the water. After equipment pick up and a quick safety talk, we were on our way! Everyone there was super helpful and friendly! The water was low, cold and slow for the most part, which was good for our first timers. If you want a faster more exciting ride, go in the beginning of the season! We brought lunch and snacks which we were able to stop half way through to eat. Theres a photographer after the first rapid and the pics were already posted by the time we were done! Take out was seamless and everyone was so helpful! We all had a great time! Highly recommended! Can't wait to go back! read more

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We rented two rafts for two families plus our exchange students. We have used Sunshine Rafting a couple times in the past which were 5star experiences also, but this go we were required to have a guide for each raft due to the river flowing at a swift rate. So glad we had guides! We stop half way for a lunch break (bring your own lunch in a water proof container). Mitchell and Brett were cool and experienced guides. Our experience from beginning to end was wonderful and we will use them again! What to bring: Sunscreen Hat Swimsuit Lunch Bottled water Water launchers Waterproof speaker for music read more

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Went with a group of family. Had the best time! Your able to take an ice chest on the raft. With food and drinks. You have a time limit to reach the half way point. If you dont make it by the time limit your not able to proceed to the end of the river. Which i believe would have been fine. Your able to pull over in certain areas and rest or eat! The water was a bit shallow but i felt safe. My first time rafting and i cant wait to do it again! Definitely worth it! read more

Sunshine Rafting Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Knights Ferry, California

Fun experience. Definitely recommend it to anyone. My family has made it a family tradition to go.

My family and I have been going every year since 2018. It is pretty fun and it is safe enough to take little kids. The kids have so much fun, we are able to take lunch and stop by rest places at the river. We will continue to do this activity every year. read more

Sunshine Rafting Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Knights Ferry, California

I went with a group in late June and we had a great time. There were 8 people in our boat. It was a smooth, easy ride down the river with a few rapids here and there, but nothing to be frightened of. I highly recommend waterproofing everything! Even your sandwiches inside your cooler, we didn't put our sandwiches in a ziplock and we had soggy sandwiches. Everything inside the boat will get wet - soaking wet! It was a great time! The guides were amazing, so helpful and friendly. Lots of cool places to stop for lunch along the river. read more

Sunshine Rafting Adventures - Easy float down the river. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Knights Ferry, California

Super Fun and such a great experience! The water was of course super cold but it was also about 100 degrees so it sort of balanced out. The rafting experience was 4-5 hours for us as we stopped multiple times to snack and take a break. You don't need much paddling as the river just flows but it is pretty slow, only a few rapids. It all depends on how fast or slow you want to go. Recommend to take: -sunscreen! -cooler for drinks and food -water shoes Be prepared to be sore the next day! read more

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Second year going with family and friends! It's a yearly thing for us now! Everyone we take always has the time of their lives! It's always an adventure! We talk about it for days after a must! Great way to have fun,refresh and enjoy time with family and friends! Definitely would recommend them! Prices are also very affordable! Worth every penny for the memories you will make! read more

We've been going for 4 years in a row! (Except for covid year) and we always have the best instructors and helpers in the water. If you want a place to go and relax while building up some teamwork with each other this is the best place. See you guys next summer! read more

Sunshine Rafting Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Knights Ferry, California

First time at Sunshine Rafting and rafting on the Stanislaus River! Check in: On weekends it was on site and a minor set back was not having visible signs. There should be a large sign at the Sonora road that points to check in area. Wish they emailed me the waivers ahead of time so it's easier and quicker check in. The service was nice and I had two people who couldn't come so at least we got credited a voucher to use another time. Make a reservation! They blow up the number of rafts based on reservations per day, so if you try to do a walk in you might have to turn back. Set up: 8 max per raft and you get a dry box to put your valuables that can't get wet (phone, keys, etc). There are a few workers to help give life jackets and the safety talk, then after that it's time to get in the river! Rafting: Class I/II perfect for family/children rafting. There are a few rapids but they're manageable. Beware of a lot of branches, so try your best to stay in the middle of the river, and there are no guides on the raft. Stopped at Horeshoe Park for lunch. There are picnic tables and a small firepit/grill. You are allowed to bring coolers but don't make them heavy because they do go on your raft. We packed sandwich ingredients which was cheap and quick set up. Bring a hat and sunblock! Exposed to the sun the whole time. At the end they have a shuttle that brings you back to the check in area. Definitely come back to do the next level with the hubby! read more

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This is the second year I went rafting here and it will now be a yearly tradition. It's fun and friendly. You will get the arm work out but the sight is worth it. Make sure you take a cooler with food and drinks! They have pit stops so you can take a breather and relax and eat. Also please be respectful and pick up your own trash and don't litter. read more

Sunshine Rafting Adventures - 2019 - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Knights Ferry, California

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I was very surprised with how frequent I go to Knights Ferry, that I had never done this! The team were very kind and thorough in all of their information and answers to our questions. Going from one bridge to the next was absolutely stress free as you can't miss the end. The stops were all very easy to access and beautiful. It wasn't crowded in the water at all. You're given a dry box and all supplies necessary to enjoy your trip. Take an ice chest and snacks! The park when you exit is very nice and having a shuttle to take you back to the start is wonderful. I 100% recommend this experience. Be mindful water is unpredictable and someone may fall over, for this I would not take a child who may want off the raft. Currents can be high and you want to be prepared for that. We are planning another trip very soon! 10/10 recommend. read more

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Date: Saturday, May 14, 2016 Time: 1000 Hours We benefited in more ways than one from all the rains the El Nino brought. With the Sierra snowpack level at 97% of normal, there are plenty of water running down from the mountain and into our lakes and rivers. This was our third time here, and the water was at its deepest level since the drought years. In the past, (particularly in 2014) there were sections were our raft would get stuck due to the low water level and literally had to off-board and push the raft over in order to pass those sections; we did not experience any of that this time. The first rapid you will encounter is the best part and you will get wet. Don't forget to wave at the camera on your left as you ride that first rapid. The water was swift in most areas and even on the flat parts, we just rode a current to guide and navigate us without paddling too much compared to the previous times we were here. And due to the high water level, some of the pit stops that we usually enjoyed along the way were underwater, but we weren't complaining. This was also the fastest time we ever had from start to finish due to the swift current. And one more thing: the water temperature was at 50 degrees and it was cold as heck. My foot was numb after being underwater for several minutes, but you will eventually get used to it and your body will adjust. But fair warning: your first dip in the water will shrink your balls up your nut shack. read more

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Fun in the sun & for a good cause??? Count me in!!! I can thank my sister for introducing me to Sunshine Rafting Adventures. It's Quite a drive since I come from San Jose but it's QuaLity fun spent with the famiLy so why not?? The annuaL rafting trip that we normaLLy take part in invoLves proceeds being donated for cancer research [ReLay For Life]. DoubLe Score. I've taken part in river rafting with Sunshine twice so far and both visits were time weLL spent. Not being much of an active person, my arms aLways end up being sore but it's a weLcomed burn. The first year I went, the water LeveL was good. We were stiLL into the drought but there was a good amount of water. The water LeveL aLLowed for our party to jump right in and enjoy some weLcomed spLishing & spLashing. StiLL, We rowed a majority of the way but it didn't bother us. Last year's trip was the Lowest LeveL of water due to CaLifornia's drought that I had personaLLy seen. Our raft continuousLy got stuck and we had to push our way out of the sharp rocks on muLtipLe occasions. Swimming wasn't exactLy an option but I stiLL found myseLf attempting it anyhow. ALL in aLL, if you're interested in putting in some rowing work and soaking in the sun on the Lazy StanisLaus River, this trip is for you! Don't forget your beer stocked cooLers, Lunch|snacks, sunscreen, water guns, and a water proof camera to capture aLL the wonderfuL memories. You won't be Let down. read more

THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE WEBSITE ONLY why cant you just put your off season dates on your website instead of making me call and have to speak to someone or listen to a message? that is not cool read more

Went with a group of 9. My first time ever rafting but will definitely be back. Bring water blasters! There's people with buckets, so crazy! But yes you'll be soaked almost the entire time. I didn't bring my kids and glad I didn't they would've cried at how bad people soak you. If your kid can handle it then yes bring them read more

Sunshine Rafting Adventures was a perfect adventure for the end of the summer before we returned to work/school. I called to set up a rafting trip for my co-workers and our families. The customer service the Sunshine Rafting is impressive. They answered all my questions, set up a payment system for everyone to pay for their own party within our group, and helped with adding/removing the number of rafters. Each raft holds 10 people, but you can reserve as many rafts as needed. Deals are provided with bigger parties. They really understood when one of the rafters had to do a last-minute cancelation and offered a refund. Sunshine constantly communicated with us via email and phone. When staffing issues arose due to water conditions, they provided the exact pricing to alter our original rafting date. Upon arrival, the parking is a gravel parking lot with a $5 fee, which is paid by card only at the machine. The machine is located near the only restroom and Sunshine check-in. After Checking-in, there's a short walk over the bridge down to the launching area. Before launching, lifevest was supplied, and safety and a quick how-to guide the raft. The staff was friendly and helpful. Once you are in the water, you are on your own; however, there is staff throughout the river. You can take as long as you want on the river, stopping to rest/lunch, jump off the rocks, or swing off the ropes. Watch out for the other rafters; they may be on the attack with their water guns. :) At the end of the trip, the staff did a fantastic job guiding us rookies to the shore for unloading. The team even went out to catch our swimmers that were following the raft into shore. The average trip is 3-5 hours with a bus trip back to the parking lot where you parked. The bus is a school bus, which reminded us of "Camp Crystal Lake." Haha. There is a 50's dinner less than a mile up to the highway, great for burgers if you are hungry afterward. My group had so much fun that we have decided to make this our annual End of Summer Rafting Adventure. Thank you for such a great experience, see you next year!!! read more

Do not book a rafting trip at this location! If I could give negative stars I would. They are rude starting with the manager Shilo to Hana and Jacob. These people need some customer service training slash harassment training. We booked a birthday rafting trip with 14 guests spent close to $500. They rushed us through the whole experience telling us we could only eat for a couple of minutes harassed us the whole way down not allowing us to stop the six mile trip and ended up doing it in less than three hours because the were threatening the bus would leave us behind. When we called this morning they said rules had changed and the manager was ok with everything that had happened to us during our trip and really condescendingly asked, WHAT IS IT THAT YOU WANT in a loud irritated voice. read more

I left a message for Sunshine Rafting Adventrues a few weeks ago and was so happy that Shiloh called me back quickly with information. I plan on booking a summer float trip and have a bunch of friends joining us, so getting info out to everyone sooner than later is important. We spoke for a while on the phone and once all my questions were answered he emailed over a few pages of information re nearby camping, activities, and restaurants, things to do and places to go off the river, costs, and what not/to bring. Very helpful and I'm totally looking forward to our summer trip already! read more

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Top notch professional outfit! We have enjoyed going on this trip annually for years. Tons of fun for all ages! Pack a lunch, the water guns, a hat, sunscreen and some sunglasses you don't mind losing! Gear up for some wholesome family fun!! read more

Sunshine rafting was so much fun! Would recommend for every family!

This is my family's and I 3rd or 4th time going rafting with Sunshine Rafting, and every time it has been a blast! The staff is outstanding, always ready to help whether through the phone or in person, everyone is super friendly! I always recommend this place to friends and we will definitely be coming back soon read more

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Fun !!!!!! Great family fun , staff is nice and helpful I recommend this , for novice rafters or anyone just wanting to have some fun.

My family of four recently went rafting with Sunshine Rafting Adventures and had the most amazing time! The entire time, we all kept saying how much fun we were having. I truly do not know if I have experienced anything so easy. Booking the trip was quick and simple. The parking lot for rafters was easily located and there is an employee there to great you at the entrance to direct you to the next person who will show you where to park. Check in was fast and then you head towards the launch area. Employees are there to size you for a life jacket and get your party their raft and paddles. You have a quick safety/ informational session and off you go! We brought two small coolers for drinks and food and started down the river, playing some tunes. There are employees throughout the duration of the trip to help guide you. About half way down, there is an area to stop and rest. When we went, the river was mild so very enjoyable. This was a very fun and unique experience and we cannot wait to go again! read more

This was my first time taking my boys rafting. I was a little hesitant but they had so much fun and were already asking to do it again, before we even finished. I love the family time it provided and enjoyed them being away from electronics. The water is very cold, but they still enjoyed swimming in the shallow areas and stopping to eat. Our whole family had a blast and we will be returning. Also love that their life jackets are great quality and that we could bring our ice chest with us!! Great staff and amazing adventure. read more

Took a kayaking trip down the river a couple of weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It was quick and easy to reserve the date and time we wanted, and it was reasonably priced. We went on a Thursday so it wasn't very busy which was nice. We checked in at the parking lot then walked down to the river where we were given life vests and paddles and instructions on how to safely navigate the river. Off we went! The day was perfect. We will do it again soon and are already planning another trip with a group for early next summer. It's a great way to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Stanislaus River. read more