Rafting
The Stanislaus River is one of the most popular commercial rafting rivers in California!
Conditions
Flows will be variable throughout the year- check current conditions via the link below
Lower Stanislaus River Conditions
The Recreation Area
Knights Ferry Rec Area & Hiking Trails are open sunrise to sunset. Social distancing measures will be enforced, and large gatherings are prohibited.
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Catch Some Fishes
Knights Ferry is an incredibly popular place for mellow river rafting trips. These trips are great for all ages!
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Parks
Knights Ferry has a number of sites to check out around town, so read more to see where to head first!
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Stanislaus River Information
The Stanislaus River is a 65-mile long waterway that flows from the Sierra Nevada Foothills to the San Joaquin River in the Eastern part of the Central Valley of Northern California. The Stanislaus River serves as a recreational site for all types: family friendly rafting trips can be found on the water in Knights Ferry and Oakdale, and adventure seekers can find world-class whitewater rafting trips on the North Fork of the Stanislaus. The Stanislaus River also offers great areas to hike, an extensive park system that is free to the public, amazing flora and fauna, as well as a variety of areas to fish in.
