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South Fork American River

South Fork American River – ½ Day AM Chili Bar Rafting Trip

Lotus, CA /

Half Day /

Medium Spice: Intermediate (Class III)

  • Trip Time: 8:00am - noon
  • Trip Length: 11 miles
  • Non-Swimmers Welcome
  • Meals: Not included
  • Camping: Available
PRICES STARTING AT
Weekdays (2021 schedule is set by the water agencies in the spring, some weekdays may not be avaialble)

$99 – adult
$89 – youth (7-17)

 

Weekends

$119 – adult
$109 – youth (7-17)

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Fun Half Day Morning Trip!

The morning Chili Bar white water rafting trip on the South Fork American River is a favorite for first timers and return rafters! This is suitable for non-swimmers at regular summer flows. Kids are welcome, we suggest a min. age of 8 years old and up for first time rafters.

The action starts right off the bat with challenging rapids like Meatgrinder and Triple Threat. The fun continues for 7 miles ending with the big Class 3+ Troublemaker. Immediately following we float thru the Marshall Gold Discovery State Park, a historic park designating the location of the first gold discovered in the rivers, igniting the California Gold Rush!

We continue down at a mellower rate with some fun Class 2 rapids like Old Scary and Barking Dog. The trip ends back at the same camp where we met you.

This is a popular trip for folks traveling to/from the Lake Tahoe & Reno areas.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Best California River for first-time rafters as well as experienced paddlers, families with kids, groups of friends, and company team-building outings
  • A wonderful day of rafting with lunch along the riverbank
  • Our luxury riverside camp has a nice camp store, which provides last-minute items that you may have forgotten including t-shirts, shorts and other sportswear
  • Experienced guides: skilled and ready to provide a safe and fun outdoor adventure
  • A great day of excitement, fun and relaxation in a beautiful river canyon
TRIP ITENERARY

Get ready for a great day on the river! At 8:00 a.m. we gather for orientation and safety information before heading for the river where you will receive your paddle and your life jacket. We launch our boats, practice paddling skills with our guides, and head for great rapids such as Meatgrinder, Race Horse Bend, Triple Threat, and Troublemaker.

Our trip concludes back at camp around 1:00pm. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch with you and enjoy that at our riverside camp, we have lots of picnic tables!

You will head home with fond farewells and full of memories from a great river trip experience.

Directions

Meeting Location: Raft California South Fork American River Campground – 6500 Hwy 49, Lotus, CA 95651

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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