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South Fork American 1/2 Day PM Gorge Run

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Northern California

White water rafting in Northern California!

River trips for kids ages 4 and up. We offer a variety of trips on everything from Class II to to the most challenging Spring Class V rafting in Northern California.

For younger kids from 4 years, our Class 2 Lower Klamath River trips offer multi-day outdoor adventures for families. Come enjoy a camping and rafting family vacation suitable for all ages. These remote trips meet in Happy Camp, CA and offer a side hike to a spectacular waterfall, Ukonom Falls.

For those looking for more of a thrill our Upper Klamath River trips provide Class IV rapids on a currently dam controlled summer run.

Other trips are sometimes available on the

  • Cal. Salmon (Class V/Spring Runoff dependent)
  • Trinity River – Pigeon Point Run (Class III Summer run near Big Bar/available for groups)
  • Trinity River – Burnt Ranch Gorge Run AKA “BRG” (Class V/Summer run/advanced rafters only)

Come to Northern California for a white water rafting trip:

Our most popular river trip in Nor Cal is the Lower Klamath River. These trips meet in Happy Camp, CA and offer a true wilderness/”get away from it all” scenario. These 3 day rafting and camping adventures are suitable for entire family, non swimmers and young kids ages 4+ welcome!

River Rafting Near Northern California

Upper Klamath River

WEED, CA
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Lower Klamath River

HAPPY CAMP, CA
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Trinity River

BIG BAR, CA
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Burnt Ranch Gorge

BIG BAR, CA
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Cal Salmon River

SOMES BAR, CA
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Upper Sacramento River

REDDING, CA
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LOCAL LODGING PARTNERS
  • 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

For Vacation rentals in Truckee, CA and other Lake Tahoe Locations check with Vacasa Rentals first!

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Tributary Whitewater
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We launch trips on many different rivers in California, Oregon and Idaho. For questions give our main office a call – we would love to talk with you about our trips and rivers.

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Our vision is to create a sustainable and equitable reality where our rivers are enjoyed and protected, a place where families and friends can be inspired and challenged.

Tributary Whitewater Tours has been running rivers since we were first founded in 1978. Since we opened 40+ years ago we have expanded to include Adventure Connection, Mariah Wilderness Expeditions, High Desert River Outfitters, Canyon Outfitters and are the parent company of Raft California and Raft Oregon. While some things have changed over the years, Tributary remains a family-run small business with the same passion for the river and the mission of leading others to experience it.

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Tributary Whitewater Tours is a permitted outfitter under the National Forest Service, the CA Dept. of Parks & Recreation, Nevada County, El Dorado County and Bureau of Land Management. Tributary Whitewater Tours is an Equal Opportunity Service Provider.