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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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    Choose By TRip Area

    • 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

    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, 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:

Norcal / Oregon

Rafting Excitement just 40 Minutes from the State Capitol!
The closest whitewater rafting trips near Sacramento are about 40 minutes from downtown and the airport. We have other options within 2 hours of Sacramento.

For younger kids from 4 years, our Class 2 Lower Middle Fork American River and the South Fork American River trips are the perfect starting place for your little rafter.
For beginner/intermediate trips the American River is reliable for rafting all summer long with 1/2, 1, and multi day trips. The South Fork American River is the most popular rafting destination and great for families, corporate groups and scout groups!
For those looking for more of a thrill, the Middle Fork American River provides Class 3-4 action all summer long. The North Fork American and North Yuba are Class 4 options only available during spring and early summer snow melt.

Planning a rafting trip near Sacramento:

Whitewater rafting trips in the Sacramento region can be combined with many other activities to make a great getaway. California’s capitol and the surrounding areas have much to offer visitors and locals. The area information page for each of the rivers provides links to visitor information for accommodations, camping, wineries, mountain biking, hiking, restaurants and other places of interest. You can also access these area information resource pages through the site map.
Consider a Sacramento rafting trip for the following:

A Romantic weekend for a couple, with overnight options ranging from luxury hotels to cozy B&B’s, theater, wine tasting and plentiful restaurants with world class cuisine.
A family vacation with camping and additional activities for kids including sporting events, fun historical sites galore, and the Sacramento Zoo.
Active singles seeking some real adventure and culture; rafting, museums, galleries, and nightlife.
A quick get away from the Bay Area or Lake Tahoe for just a few hours or for a few days.

Rafting Trips Near Norcal / Oregon

Trinity River - 1/2 Day Rafting Trip near Big Bar

Big Bar, CA /
Half Day
Medium Spice: Intermediate (Class III)
starting at
$79
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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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Trinity River – 1 Day Burnt Ranch Gorge Rafting Trip

Big Bar, CA /
1 Day
Too Hot: Expert (Class V)
starting at
$179
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Upper Sacramento River – 1 Day Rafting Trip

Mt. Shasta / Sims Flat, CA /
1 Day
Medium Spice: Intermediate (Class III)
starting at
$149
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Lower Klamath River - 3 Day Rafting Trip

Happy Camp, CA /
Multi-Day
Low Spice: Beginner (Class II)
starting at
$699
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Upper Klamath River - 1 Day Hells Corner Rafting Trip

Weed, CA /
1 Day
Full Spice: Advanced (Class IV)
starting at
$189
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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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Middle Fork American River - 1 Day Rafting Trip

Auburn, CA /
1 Day
Full Spice: Advanced (Class IV)Medium Spice: Intermediate (Class III)
starting at
$149
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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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