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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
    • Norcal / Oregon
    • Sacramento
    • San Fransisco Bay Area
    • Socal / Los Angeles
    • Tahoe/Reno
    • Yosemite

    Choose By DIFFICULTY

    Low Spice Beginner Trips (Class II)
    Medium Spice INtermediate Trips (Class III)
    Full Spice Advanced Trips (Class IV)
    Too Hot Advanced Trips (Class V)

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    Single Day Trips Great for first timers!
    2 Day Trips Make it an overnighter!
    Half-Day Trips Fast n' Fun!
    Multi-Day Trips The ultimate experience
  • Rafting Prices

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    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, CA. Glamping, Tent Camping and RV's Welcome!

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    HAPPY CAMP

    • TENTS
    • GROUPS

    Riverside camping in Happy Camp! Tent camping available right next to our put-in!

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    YUBA WILDERNESS

    • TENTS

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

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RAFTING NEAR:

Gold Country

California whitewater rafting in the Gold Country is available April-September and provides some of the best whitewater in the USA. The Gold Country (aka Mother Lode country) is located on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada and it straddles the Highway 49 corridor. Take a great scenic drive from Yosemite north along Highway 49 through the historic Gold Rush towns of Placerville, Coloma, Auburn, Nevada City and Downieville.

Gold Country rafting trips include the North Fork American River, Middle Fork American River and South Fork American River as well as the North Yuba River.  These rivers provide something for everyone, from mild to wild. Raft trips can be found that are suitable for kids from 4 years to some of the toughest whitewater in California.

Consider a Gold Country rafting trip for the following:

  • A romantic weekend for a couple, with a stay in a Victorian bed & breakfast inn, wine tasting and plentiful restaurants with world class cuisine.
  • A family vacation with camping and additional activities for kids including caving and biking. Also many historic Gold Rush sites.
  • Active singles seeking some real adventure rafting, with other activities like mountain biking and hiking.
  • A quick get away from the city.

Planning a rafting trip in the Gold Country:

Whitewater rafting trips in the Gold Country can be combined with other many other activities to make a great get away for many occasions. Come join us for a 1/2 day or spend 3 or more days camping and rafting with all meals provided. We will even set your tent up for you. The area information page for each of the rivers provides links to visitor information for accommodations, camping, wineries, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, restaurants and other places of interest.

 

Rafting Trips Near Gold Country

Wine Tasting Tour / South Fork American River Rafting - 2 Day Trip

Lotus, CA /
2 Day
Medium Spice: Intermediate (Class III)
starting at
$349
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South Fork American River – ½ Day AM Chili Bar Rafting Trip

Lotus, CA /
Half Day
Medium Spice: Intermediate (Class III)
starting at
$99
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Trinity River – 2 Day Burnt Ranch Gorge Rafting Trip

Big Bar, CA /
2 Day
Too Hot: Expert (Class V)
starting at
$369
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Truckee River - 1/2 Day Rafting Trip

Truckee, CA /
Half Day
Medium Spice: Intermediate (Class III)
starting at
$79
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North Yuba River - 2 Day Rafting Trip

Camptonville, CA /
2 Day
Full Spice: Advanced (Class IV)
starting at
$349
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North Yuba River - 1 Day Rafting Trip

Camptonville, CA /
1 Day
Full Spice: Advanced (Class IV)
starting at
$139
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Lower Middle Fork American River- 1/2 Day Rafting Trip

Auburn, CA /
Half Day
Low Spice: Beginner (Class II)
starting at
$99
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South Fork American - 1 Day Full River Rafting Trip

Lotus, CA /
1 Day
Medium Spice: Intermediate (Class III)
starting at
$139
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South Fork / North Fork American River - 2 Day Rafting Trip

Lotus, CA /
2 Day
Full Spice: Advanced (Class IV)
starting at
$319
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South Fork / Middle Fork American River - 2 Day Rafting Trip

Lotus, CA /
2 Day
Medium Spice: Intermediate (Class III)
starting at
$319
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Area Info

South Fork American

  • The Cary House: (530) 622-4271
  • Best Western: (530) 622-9100
  • Quality Inn: (530) 677-2203
  • Motel 6: (530) 677-7177
  • Holiday Inn Express: (916) 358-3100

Middle and North Forks of the American

  • Holiday Inn: (530) 887-8787
  • Best Western: (530) 885-8611
  • Comfort Inn: (530) 885-1800

Tuolumne

  • Groveland Hotel: (209) 962-4000 or (800) 273-3314
  • Hotel Charlotte: (209) 962-6455
  • All Seasons Groveland Inn: (800) 595-9993
  • Yosemite Rose: (866) 962-6548

Kaweah River

  • Comfort Inn and Suites: (559) 561-9000
  • Lazy J Ranch: (559) 561-4449

Truckee & Lake Tahoe

For Vacation rentals in Truckee, CA and other Lake Tahoe Locations check with Vacasa Rentals first!

About Tributary Whitewater

Tributary Whitewater Tours was founded by Dan Buckley in 1978. He wanted to share the excitement, wonder, and natural beauty that rivers have to offer with others. Since then he has been an integral player in the development of Whitewater Rafting in California.

We have whitewater rafting trips on over 12 rivers in Northern California, Oregon, and into Nevada! Rivers include the South Fork American, Middle Fork American, North Fork American, North Yuba, Truckee, Tuolumne, Kaweah and more!.

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