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Lower Middle Fork American River RAFTING TRIPS

Auburn, CA /

Level: Beginner /
Class 2
  • Minimum Age: 4
  • Trip Length: 7 miles, half day
  • Season: Summer
  • Elevation: 750'
  • Trip Pricing: Starting at $99
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for first-time california rafters, families with young kids, and youth groups

The Lower Middle Fork American River rafting trips offer a beautiful, wilderness setting located in the Gold Country near Sacramento.

This trip is perfect for young kids ages 4 and up as well as more timid children for safe rafting trips available all summer long.

a great trip for family groups

Bring along multiple generations to experience rafting with the grand parents or less able bodied. Inflatable kayaks can be rented for some additional challenges for teens and adults.

The Lower Middle Fork American raft trip is mellower, less traveled, and more relaxed than the nearby South Fork American River. We originally started rafting this river section to introduce our own children to rafting, and now we hope to share it with you too! Our guides are knowledgeable of the flora, fauna and wildlife on this river and are happy to share with you as we float down the river.

Logistics of the trip make it less accessible, therefore few outfitters offer this raft trip. Group sizes are usually small.

FAQ's

Where should I stay?

Camping:

  • Raft California Campground – Lotus, CA
    Camp with us @ our private riverside campground. This is the same location for our river trips and overnight trips with meals and camping included are also available on certain dates.
  • Consumnes River Ranch – Plymouth, CA
    One of our preferred partners! This is an amazing private property on the Consumnes River with tent camping, glamping cabins, stone barn for weddings and more.

Hotel Options:

Meeting Location

Meeting Location: Crooked Lane Brewing Company
536 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603

Easy access off I-80 near Sacramento, between San Francisco & Lake Tahoe

Lower Middle Fork American River- 1/2 Day Rafting Trip News

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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Tributary Whitewater Tours
6500 CA-49 Lotus, CA 95651
530-346-6812
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