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East Fork Carson River

East Fork Carson River – 2 day overnight rafting trip

Markleville, CA /

2 Day /

  • Trip Time: 9:30am day 1 – 5:00pm day 2
  • Trip Length: 21 miles
  • Non-Swimmers Welcome
  • Meals: 4 included
  • Camping: 1 night included
PRICES STARTING AT
Weekdays
  • $339 – adult
  • $319 – youth (4-17)
Weekends
  • $339 – adult
  • $319 – youth (4-17)
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Raft & Soak in Hot Springs!

This is by far a must do rafting trip for all river lovers! The 2 day East Carson River trip naturally flows for 21 miles with mellow Class 2-2+ rapids, making it family friendly! The river is free flowing usually providing us plenty of water for rafting in the Spring, sometimes even into early July!

Enjoy spectacular views while rafting class 2-2+ rapids both days! The wilderness camping gives you full advantage of the natural hot-springs (access from overnight camping area).

Tributary Whitewater Tours/RaftCalifornia.com operates under permit from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and is an equal opportunity service provider.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Amazing spring rafting experience with majestic views!
  • Great for families with young kids – ages 4+
  • Close to Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and the Bay Area
  • Mellow rapids
  • Secluded wilderness setting
  • Inflatable Kayak rentals typically available
  • Natural Hot Springs to soak in just a short walk from the overnight camping location!
TRIP ITENERARY

Day 1 Itinerary

We meet you at 9:30am at the Carson River Resort in Markleville, CA. We will provide you with dry bags for your overnight gear. Please remember to bring tents no larger than 10×10 or rent a camping gear package from us.
  • Trip prep and orientation @ Hangmans Bridge put-in
  • Rafting!
  • Stop for riverside lunch
  • More rafting!
  • Arrive @ camping location and assist with rafting gear / night prep
  • Camp set-up, soaking in the Hot Springs and exploration!!
  • Appetizers and drinks followed by a delicious dinner
  • Campfire hangout / more Hot Springs soaking till bedtime.

Day 2 Itinerary

Coffee & Tea available will be available early in the morning
  • Breakfast in camp
  • Pack up / clean up camp…maybe one more dip in the Hot Springs;)
  • Trip prep and orientation (yes you heard it the day before, but it doesn’t hurt to have a refresher!)
  • Rafting!
  • Stop for riverside lunch (sometimes we just head to take out for lunch, depends on what our clients prefer)
  • More rafting!
  • Take out at BLM Boat Ramp near Gardnerville, NV (We typically use a local shuttle service to store our guests vehicles for the overnight East Carson river rafting trip – so they also return them to the take-out for swift return home). There may be an additional fee of $75+ per vehicle for this service.

Directions

Carson River Resort
Markleeville, CA

Travel time is approximately 45 minutes South of South Lake Tahoe, 2.25 hours from Sacramento, and about 4 hours from most Bay Area Locations.

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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