Primary Category:Other Entertainment & Recreation Businesses for Sale
Located just 90 minutes from the Bay Area, this 95+/- acre retreat showcases over 4,200 feet of private river frontage on the Upper Cache Creek River in Yolo County and even a secluded 12+ acre island (Veritas Island)! With easy highway access, breathtaking scenery and seasonal whitewater rafting nearby, it’s the perfect escape for outdoor adventures, weekend campers, and those craving a nature-infused getaway. Whether envisions in a rustic campground, an upscale glamping destination, or a one-of-a-kind riverfront resort, this property offers unlimited potential to create something extraordinary. The rafting business operates roughly 9 weeks during the summer…so there is tremendous upside to turn this property into something generating more revenue year-round.
Guests raft down timeless canyons while enjoying the adrenaline of pumping rapids. The area offers whitewater rafting, fishing, hunting, hiking, wineries, festivals, a casino (just down the road from Cache Creek Casino), retreat camps, and more. The business has over 42 years of river running experience and is one of the most reputable whitewater rafting companies in the state of California. It is the most popular original outfitter on the river and includes 4,200 feet of river frontage. The park includes full power, underground irrigation, and riparian water rights on a Class 3 navigable whitewater river. Amenities include 200+ tent campsites, self-contained trailers and RVs are welcome (parking lot only), picnic area for 500+ people, horseshoes, kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding, rafting and volleyball. The area plays host to a myriad of beautiful and majestic wildlife specifies. As guests make their way downriver, they may see black-tailed deer, Tule elk, river otters, turtles, egrets, herons, and a wide variety of other shortbirds. Red-tailed hawks, osprey, falcons, eagles soar high above the canyon.
SUMMARY
• 95+/- acre retreat featuring 4,200 feet of private river frontage with 42 years of top-rated Class II-III guided rafting experience
• Seasonal business operating 9 weeks a year with enormous upside potential for other activities year round
• Zoned for recreation, agriculture and residential uses with riparian water rights, mature oak trees and native wildlife
• Potential growth by expanding rafting and outdoor adventure activities, development of glamping sites or eco-retreats, agritourism ventures (organic farming, orchard development), event hosting (corporate retreats, weddings, workshops, retreat camps), private estate or conversation development
• Underground power already in place, underground irrigation with riparian rights, septic feasibility studies have been completed…one of the last privately owned properties on the river on Cache Creek
• Located in Capay Valley, which is one of California’s hidden gems – 90 minutes from major metro areas
Financial Information
$2,490,000
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash Flow
$300,000
Gross Revenue
$2,490,000
Down Payment
$150,000
Adjusted EBITDA
Business Location
City:
Yolo County
State:California
Reason for Sale
The reason for selling is Seller would like to pursue other interests after 42 years on the river.
Detailed information
Year Established:1984
Home Based:No
Franchise:No
Relocatable:No
Lender Prequalified:No
SBA Prequalified:No
Part-Time Employees:8
Contractors:N/A
Owner Worked Hours/w:5
Inventory Included: No
Inventory Value:
N/A
Monthly Rent:
N/A
Real Estate Available: Yes
Real Estate Included: Yes
Real Estate Value:
$3,300,000
FF&E Included?: Yes
FF&E Value: $350,000
Training/Support
The Seller is willing to provide training at 20 hours per week for 2 weeks for the new owner. Training will be provided for essentially one season of operation. Additional training may be available at mutually agreed upon terms between the Buyer and the Seller beyond 2 weeks.
Facilities
The park includes full power, underground irrigation, and riparian water rights on a Class 3 navigable whitewater river. Amenities include 200+ tent campsites, self-contained trailers and RVs are welcome, picnic area for 500+ people, horseshoes, kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding, rafting and volleyball.
Market Outlook/Competition
The Global Water Adventure Tourism Market size is expected to be worth around $1.08 Trillion by 2034, from USD $297.8 Billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 13.8% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034.
Real Estate Description
Located just 90 minutes from the Bay Area, this 95+ acre retreat showcases over 4,200 feet of private river frontage on the Upper Cache Creek River in Yolo County and even a secluded 12+ acre island (Veritas Island)! With easy highway access, breathtaking scenery and seasonal whitewater rafting nearby, it’s the perfect escape for outdoor adventures, weekend campers, and those craving a nature-infused getaway.
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