Carson City, Nevada Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Carson City, Nevada, what a great place for whitewater paddlers. The list below will tell you what the perfect spot for you is. With so much whitewater nearby picking the perfect spot might be tricky. Pick the right stretch from the list below and have a great paddling trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Carson City, Nevada: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Carson City, Nevada Carson River - East Fork, California, Hangman's Bridge to CA-NV border, 21 miles away, class II, 20 miles long. Truckee River, California, Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston, 24 miles away, class II-III, 27 miles long. Truckee River, California, Farad Powerhouse to Verdi, 24 miles away, class III, 8 miles long. Truckee River, Nevada, Verdi to Mayberry Park, 22 miles away, class I-III, 8 miles long. Truckee River, Nevada, Mayberry Park to Cottonwood Park, 19 miles away, class I-III, 10 miles long. Truckee River, Nevada, Truckee River Whitewater Park Reno, 19 miles away, class II-III, 0.5 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Carson City, Nevada American River - South Fork, California, Strawberry to Kyburz, 38 miles away, class IV-V, 9.6 miles long. American River - South Fork, California, Kyburz to Riverton, 48 miles away, class III-V, 9.6 miles long. Carson River - East Fork, California, Cave Rock to Hangman's Bridge, 28 miles away, class III, 7.3 miles long. Mokelumne River - North Fork, California, Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir, 41 miles away, class V+, 24.9 miles long. Silver Creek - South Fork, California, Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir, 42 miles away, class V+, 2 miles long. Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, California, Baker Campground to Donnells Lake, 46 miles away, class IV-V, 13 miles long. West Walker River, California, Highway 395 Bridge to Walker, 44 miles away, class III-V, 11 miles long. West Walker River, California, Leavitt Station Trailhead to Pickel Meadow, 47 miles away, class IV-V, 2.3 miles long. Carson River - East Fork, Nevada, Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville, 26 miles away, class II, 20 miles long. Truckee River, Nevada, East Reno/Sparks to Pyramid Lake, 42 miles away, class I-II(III), -blank- miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Carson City, Nevada American River - Middle Fork, California, Mosquito Ridge Road to confluence with Middle Fork, 68 miles away, class IV-V, 2.1 miles long. American River - North Fork, California, Tadpole Creek to Euchre Bar, 62 miles away, class IV-V, 12.3 miles long. American River - South Fork, California, Riverton to Peavine Ridge Road, 54 miles away, class III-IV, 3.5 miles long. American River - South Fork, California, Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road, 60 miles away, class IV-V, 9.4 miles long. American River - South Fork, California, Slab Creek Dam to White Rock Powerhouse, 71 miles away, class IV-V, 7 miles long. Camp Creek, California, Fleming Meadows trailhead to Happy Valley Road, 64 miles away, class IV+, 10.1 miles long. Cherry Creek - West Fork, California, Bourland Meadow to Cherry Lake, 62 miles away, class V+, 9.5 miles long. Clavey River, California, Upper Bridge to Lower Bridge, 70 miles away, class V+, 8.5 miles long. Fordyce Creek, California, Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding, 57 miles away, class IV-V, 12 miles long. Mokelumne River - North Fork, California, Below Tiger Creek to Red Corral Road, 67 miles away, class III-IV, 3 miles long. Mokelumne River - North Fork, California, Close to Bear River to Tiger Creek Afterbay, 58 miles away, class III-V, 14.8 miles long. Rubicon River, California, Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay, 58 miles away, class V, 20.3 miles long. Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, California, Sand Bar Flat Dam to Camp 9 Powerhouse, 65 miles away, class IV-V+, 14 miles long. Stanislaus River - North Fork, California, Board's Crossing to Calaveras Big Trees, 59 miles away, class III-V, 3 miles long. Stanislaus River - South Fork, California, Highway 108 Bridge to Lyons Reservoir, 61 miles away, class IV-V, 4 miles long. Tuolumne River, California, Cherry Creek to Meral's Pool, 73 miles away, class IV-V+, 9 miles long. Tuolumne River, California, Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, 70 miles away, class IV-V+, 32 miles long. Tuolumne River - South Fork, California, Highway 120 to Rainbow Pool Picnic Area, 75 miles away, class IV-V, 7 miles long. Yuba River - North Fork, California, Wild Plum Campground to Downieville, 70 miles away, class IV-V, 13 miles long. Yuba River - South Fork, California, Kingvale to Cisco Grove, 51 miles away, class IV-V, 5.2 miles long. Yuba River - South Fork, California, Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir, 58 miles away, class IV-V(V+), 7.5 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Carson City, Nevada: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Carson City, Nevada Heavenly, California, 17 miles, vertical drop 3500 feet Diamond Peak, Nevada, 14 miles, vertical drop 1840 feet Mt. Rose, Nevada, 11 miles, vertical drop 1440 feet Dodge Ridge, California, 46 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Kirkwood, California, 34 miles, vertical drop 2000 feet Donner Ski Ranch, California, 48 miles, vertical drop 750 feet Sugar Bowl, California, 48 miles, vertical drop 1500 feet Royal Gorge, California, 46 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Sierra at Tahoe, California, 32 miles, vertical drop 2212 feet Homewood, California, 29 miles, vertical drop 1650 feet Alpine Meadows, California, 28 miles, vertical drop 1802 feet Squaw Valley, California, 27 miles, vertical drop 2850 feet Boreal, California, 31 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Northstar at Tahoe, California, 31 miles, vertical drop 2280 feet Soda Springs, California, 31 miles, vertical drop 652 feet Tahoe Donner, California, 32 miles, vertical drop 600 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Carson City, Nevada: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Carson City, Nevada Yosemite National Park, 87 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Carson City, Nevada Devils Postpile National Monument, 113 miles Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 199 miles Lava Beds National Monument, 186 miles Lassen Volcanic National Park, 140 miles Pinnacles National Monument, 170 miles Presidio National Park, 199 miles San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, 199 miles Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, 163 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Nevada Rivers