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Camping and rafting adventures

Join us for a whitewater rafting trip with riverside camping.

ENJOY RIVERSIDE CAMPING FOR ALL TYES OF CAMPERS

Depending on the trip you choose, we have a campsite for you! Many of our multi-day trips include camping or you can add it on to your single day trip.

We offer tent camping at all locations as well as glamping, RV parking and group camping at our South Fork Campground. 

Please note the following for all camping locations:

  • NO PETS – we love animals, but please make arrangements to leave your pets at home or at an overnight boarding location
  • NO OPEN FLAMES – due to high fire danger in peak summer months (typically June – September) we are not allowed to campfires or open cooking devices. Please plan accordingly if you are cooking your own meals.
  • Many of our camping locations are shared group campgrounds, so there are no individual spots, we ask that all guests are respectful to sharing the spaces, on the South Fork American River, we do have some private group camping options, please contact us for more info.

SOUTH FORK CAMP - Lotus, California

  • GLAMPING
  • TENTS
  • RVS
  • GROUPS

Camping on the South Fork American River. Overnight rafting and camping packages or add to your day trip on the American River. Close to Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and San Francisco.
Bring your own tent / Canvas tent rentals / RV parking (no hookups)

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WILDERNESS CAMPING - Northern California & Oregon

  • TENTS

Wilderness camping on the American River, Klamath River, East Fork Carson River, Deschutes River, Owyhee River, and more.
Primitive camping / Gear loaded on boats and taken on river / Remote locations

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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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