Largest Kayaking & Rafting
Store in the West
Gear • Rentals • Repair • Kayak Lessons • Trips & Tours • Demo
Who We Are
We are committed to being your full service paddling shop. If you don’t see exactly what you are looking for send us a note to: info@theriverstore.com and we will be happy to see what we can do.
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Gear
The River Store is FULLY stocked with all of your paddling needs! Warm stuff for your hands and feet, insulating layers, helmets, skirts and SO MUCH MORE!
Trips & Tours
If you’re a whitewater kayaker we know you have a Grand Canyon kayak trip on your bucket list, Our annual fully raft supported ( Large, quiet, motorized) trips offer a truly unique opportunity for experiencing, exploring and for capable paddlers the awesome experience of actually kayaking the Grand Canyon !
Rentals
We rent gear. Reserve Online or In Person.
Repair
Is your gear broken? Bring it to us, and we’ll help you figure out your options.
Kayak Lessons
Expert private Kayak Instruction from the finest and most experienced instructors in California! Private kayak instruction through Current Adventures Kayak School provides an opportunity for you and your instructor to target skills or issues that are most important to you. Easy as 1, 2, 3…
Stay Ahead With Expert Knowledge
The River Store was started from humble beginnings in the Spring of 1994. Dan Crandall was the owner, founder, and only instructor at that time. Now, we are committed to being your full service paddling shop. If you don’t see exactly what you are looking for send us a note to: info@theriverstore.com and we will be happy to see what we can do.
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The Perfect Customer Experience
Great place to rent, demo, and buy white water boats and gear. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful team!
Jesus G.
Google Review
“Had a great experience, the staff is awesome, and the instruction is second to none. I plan to be a regular there, and recommend it to anyone in the WW kayaking scene.”
Thomas C.
Facebook Review
“An absolute staple in the kayak community at the American River. Community, friendships and good gear all start at the river store. To Dan and all the staff thanks for always being there!”
Edwin P.
Yelp Review