Update

We will be at low flow for the rest of summer! Knights Ferry trips don’t allow alcohol on Saturdays or holiday weekends (Sept. 5-7)!

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Come rafting in Knights Ferry on our Stanislaus River Rafting Float Trip! Let the fun begin!

Come rafting in Knights Ferry on our Stanislaus River Rafting Float Trip!

Sunshine Rafting Adventures has been providing self-guided river rafting float trips on the Stanislaus River out of Knights Ferry, CA for over 30 years. We specialize in family oriented rafting trips that are perfect for inexperienced rafters, families, or those just looking to get away and relax on the beautiful Stanislaus River. Our affordable pricing includes a day of Knights Ferry rafting, paddles and life-jackets, a dry box for valuables, photos of your group, as well as a shuttle at the end of the trip. Located just a half hour east of Modesto, Sunshine Rafting is the closest rafting to the Bay Area and provides an ideal setting for those looking to spend a day of fun while enjoying the California sun!

Sunshine Rafting Adventures has been providing river rafting float trips on the Stanislaus River out of Knights Ferry, CA for over 30 years. We specialize in self-guided, family oriented rafting trips that are perfect for inexperienced rafters, families, or those just looking to get away and relax along the beautiful Stanislaus River. Our affordable pricing includes a day of Knights Ferry rafting, paddles and life-jackets for everyone in the group, a dry box to put valuables in, photos of your group, and a shuttle at the end of the day.

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Knights Ferry Rafting

Come Check Out Rafting in Knights Ferry!

Check out the trip that rafters have loved for the last 40 years! Beginner-friendly rapids, beautiful scenery, and a big park to have lunch in!

New Trip Our Social Saturday Riverbank to McHenry Trip!

Our new 2026 trip!

Looking for a Saturday trip with smaller crowds and relaxed rules? This mellow float trip might be perfect for you!

Kayaking in Knights Ferry

Kayaking Trips Available!

We have two person kayaking options for groups of 2! These beginner-friendly inflatable kayaks are a great way to experience the Stanislaus in pairs!

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Have a group that wants to raft? Group pricing specials start when you have 10 people or more!

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Happy Rafters

 Super fun and Sunshine makes is EASY! Sunshine rafting made this excellent adventure fun, easy and enjoyable.  We have done this trip 3 times with Foothill Horizons Staff.  It is an easy trip that our staff have enjoyed every time!
Jessica H.
9/05/2025
 1000000/10 recommend:) I come here every year and I got to say it’s an Amazing place beautiful view and always a fun time with friends and family definitely recommend everybody to do this !!!!!  🙂
alejandraj788
9/03/2025
 Sunshine Rafting Adventures: A River Memory in Motion We arrived early, Sunshine Rafting made it easy: check-in was smooth, the staff kind and clear-eyed, and the safety talk felt like a neighbor looking out for you.
 We’ve done this trip before, and we’ll do it again. Sunshine Rafting isn’t just a business—it’s a tradition. A reminder that adventure doesn’t have to be extreme to be extraordinary. It just has to be shared.
Anabel S.
9/03/2025
 Yearly Family Adventure Time We have been going now for several years. What started out as a siblings trip quickly became a siblings and spouse yearly activity. We love it! This year the tides were lower than usual but we still had an amazing time. Definitely got our workout in. Would recommend this to anyone who loves the outdoors and doesn't mind a little workout.
Marisol M.
8/21/2025
 Great/Fun Experience Had a party of 65 friends/family & had a great experience. Highly recommended for those looking to have a good/fun time!
Francisco C.
8/21/2025
 So worth it! We have gone on this rafting trip from Knights Ferry to Orange Blossom Park multiple times and with a variety of family and friends and every time we thoroughly enjoy the experience! Sunshine Rafting is very organized and provide enough information to ensure safety without a lot of extra information that is not necessary. We will be completing this trip in the future as well!
Christine A.
7/31/2025
 Summer Fun! Sunshine River Rafting is suitable for beginners , affordable and the staff is very pleasant river is clear and  feels amazing when it gets too hot. Second time we go as a group with family & friends don’t forget to bring your water guns.
Mabel A.
7/26/2025
 Team Building Fun We did a team building event and our employees LOVED it! Shiloh was awesome! He made making the reservations easy and accommodated our needs. Would recommend 10/10!
AMIE B.
7/07/2025
 awesome Had no idea what to expect- was amazing! They planned it perfectly! No guide- so our family felt empowered by the experience!
Nader G.
6/30/2025