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    We offer a wide variety of California Whitewater Rafting trips. We suggest choosing by location, duration, or difficulty.  Need A little more help making your choice?

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    • Gold Country
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    Single Day Trips Great for first timers!
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  • Rafting Prices

    RAFT TRIP PRICING

    We offer a wide variety of rafting trip pricing that can fit any budget! From half-day quick runs to multi-day overnight adventures, we’re looking forward to getting you on the water.

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    GROUP DISCOUNTS

    We offer the following group discounts for our California white water rafting adventures. You can also check out some of our most popular group rafting trips:

    • 5% off with 6-11 people
    • 10% off with 12-17 people
    • 15% off with 18-23 people
    • 20% off with 24-29 people
    • 25% off with 30+ people
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    FAMILY RAFTING SPECIALS

    20-50% off Overnight vacations on selected weekday summer dates. Options for American River, Klamath, Carson and more!

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  • Camping

    RIVERSIDE CAMPING!

    Spice up your rafting adventure with an overnight stay at one of our riverside campgrounds.

    We offer a host of camping options including glamping, tent and RV campsites as well as group sites!

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    SOUTH FORK CAMP

    • GLAMPING
    • TENTS
    • RVS
    • GROUPS

    Our home campground in historic Coloma, California. Glamping, Tent Camping and RV's welcome!

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    Klamath Wilderness

    • TENTS
    • GROUPS

    Coming Soon. Our newest wilderness rafting basecamp for our upper and lower klamath river trip guests.

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    YUBA WILDERNESS

    • TENTS

    Rafting the Yuba? Bring your own tent and gear and sleep beneath the tall pines of Tahoe national forest.

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Family Rafting Specials

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White Water Rafting Family Adventure Vacations on the American River

Rafting / Camping / Outdoor Fun / Meals Included

Why join us for a Family Rafting Special Trip?

  • Kids ages 7-17 are 50% off! 
  • Family rafting vacations are a great adventure for the whole family – bring the grandparents!
  • Create memories that will last a lifetime!
  • Parents get to relax while kids play in camp and our guides prepare all your meals.
  • Our guides are the best in the industry and some have kids of their own!
  • Great for all types of families
  • “Better than Disneyland!” – said a 9 year old on her first river trip

Come join us on one of our family rafting vacations on the American River. These 2 day white water river trips offer a safe and fun way to create wonderful family memories. You do not have to be a serious camper to appreciate an overnight river rafting trip. Tributary specializes in overnight rafting trips, we believe it is the best way to experience a river trip. Our wilderness trips are incredibly special.  Bring your own tent and gear for most of these options, you can also rent a Canvas Tent (available for nights at our South Fork American River Campground) for a glamping experience!

These are not the only trips we offer that are suitable for kids, just the ones that we offer 50% off on weekdays! There are many white water rafting with for kids that are offered all summer long, so be sure to check out all the options. Regular Group Discounts apply to our regular priced trips for groups of 6 or more rafters.

South Fork American River – Class 3

Rafting on the South Fork American River is exciting and lots of fun, with many memorable rapids. It’s one of the most popular and reliable California Rafting trips. Suitable for adventurous youths from 7-8 years of age. Riverside private camp, hot showers, games.
Departures: Selected Mondays & Thursdays
Adult $279
Youths $139.50
Additional Youth: $259

 

South Fork American River Wilderness Trip – Class 3

Rafting on the South Fork American River from top to bottom and camping on a primitive riverside beach. Fun and exciting rapids from start to finish with time to have fun and explore the river. Suitable for adventurous youths from 7-8 years of age.
Departures: Selected Mondays & Thursdays
Adult $319
Youths $159.50
Additional Youth : $299

 

South Fork / Middle Fork American River – Class 3/4

Rafting on the Class 2-3+ South Fork American River on the First day and then Class 4 action Day 2 on the Middle Fork American River. Camping at our established South Fork Campground for 2 nights. Ages 12+, all participants must be able to swim.
Departures: Selected Mondays & Thursdays
Adult $319
Youths $159.50
Additional Youth: $299

 

California Family Rafting Special Restrictions:

  • 50% off youth rate is applied for every full paying adult on the reservation
  • Youth rate above is discounted rate and applies to above listed trips/dates only
  • All trips subject to availability
  • Group discounts do not apply to these prices
  • A 8% Government river use fee is added to the invoice on all rafting trips

About Tributary Whitewater

Tributary Whitewater Tours has been running white water rafting trips in Northern California & beyond since 1978. The company was originally founded by Dan Buckley, an integral player in the development of white water rafting in California. Dan Buckley’s love to share the excitement, wonder, and natural beauty that rivers have to offer with others lives on with the current owner, Jeremiah Copper.

Tributary continues to be an industry leader in the west coast rafting industry. We offer more rivers than any other outfitter, giving us the ability to accommodate younger kids down to ages 4 (thru our own experience as parents). Our team is one a kind, and everyone in our staff, from guides, to drivers, to the folks answering the phones – we all have a passion for what we do.

The rivers call to us for different reasons, be that extreme white water, fishing, enjoying nature or just experiencing new things & places. There is magic in every river trip. For some, you may first see a bald eagle in flight for the first time, or maybe conquer your first Class 5 rapid. We are here to help you choose your perfect adventure, for any excitement level.

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6500 CA-49 Lotus, CA 95651
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