Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. Take a look at the list of nearby whitewater below, and find the perfect spot. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. 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 Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada Carson River - East Fork, California, Cave Rock to Hangman's Bridge, 19 miles away, class III, 7.3 miles long. Carson River - East Fork, California, Hangman's Bridge to CA-NV border, 14 miles away, class II, 20 miles long. Carson River - East Fork, Nevada, Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville, 17 miles away, class II, 20 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada American River - South Fork, California, Strawberry to Kyburz, 26 miles away, class IV-V, 9.6 miles long. American River - South Fork, California, Kyburz to Riverton, 36 miles away, class III-V, 9.6 miles long. American River - South Fork, California, Riverton to Peavine Ridge Road, 43 miles away, class III-IV, 3.5 miles long. American River - South Fork, California, Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road, 48 miles away, class IV-V, 9.4 miles long. Mokelumne River - North Fork, California, Close to Bear River to Tiger Creek Afterbay, 45 miles away, class III-V, 14.8 miles long. Mokelumne River - North Fork, California, Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir, 27 miles away, class V+, 24.9 miles long. Rubicon River, California, Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay, 49 miles away, class V, 20.3 miles long. Silver Creek - South Fork, California, Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir, 30 miles away, class V+, 2 miles long. Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, California, Baker Campground to Donnells Lake, 35 miles away, class IV-V, 13 miles long. Stanislaus River - North Fork, California, Board's Crossing to Calaveras Big Trees, 45 miles away, class III-V, 3 miles long. Stanislaus River - South Fork, California, Highway 108 Bridge to Lyons Reservoir, 48 miles away, class IV-V, 4 miles long. Truckee River, California, Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston, 26 miles away, class II-III, 27 miles long. Truckee River, California, Farad Powerhouse to Verdi, 28 miles away, class III, 8 miles long. West Walker River, California, Highway 395 Bridge to Walker, 40 miles away, class III-V, 11 miles long. West Walker River, California, Leavitt Station Trailhead to Pickel Meadow, 41 miles away, class IV-V, 2.3 miles long. Yuba River - South Fork, California, Kingvale to Cisco Grove, 46 miles away, class IV-V, 5.2 miles long. Truckee River, Nevada, Verdi to Mayberry Park, 30 miles away, class I-III, 8 miles long. Truckee River, Nevada, Mayberry Park to Cottonwood Park, 29 miles away, class I-III, 10 miles long. Truckee River, Nevada, Truckee River Whitewater Park Reno, 30 miles away, class II-III, 0.5 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 Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada Heavenly, California, 4 miles, vertical drop 3500 feet Diamond Peak, Nevada, 16 miles, vertical drop 1840 feet Mt. Rose, Nevada, 24 miles, vertical drop 1440 feet Bear Valley, California, 50 miles, vertical drop 1900 feet Dodge Ridge, California, 35 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Kirkwood, California, 20 miles, vertical drop 2000 feet Donner Ski Ranch, California, 43 miles, vertical drop 750 feet Sugar Bowl, California, 43 miles, vertical drop 1500 feet Royal Gorge, California, 42 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Sierra at Tahoe, California, 19 miles, vertical drop 2212 feet Homewood, California, 22 miles, vertical drop 1650 feet Alpine Meadows, California, 22 miles, vertical drop 1802 feet Squaw Valley, California, 21 miles, vertical drop 2850 feet Boreal, California, 29 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Northstar at Tahoe, California, 29 miles, vertical drop 2280 feet Soda Springs, California, 29 miles, vertical drop 652 feet Tahoe Donner, California, 30 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 Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada Yosemite National Park, 77 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada Devils Postpile National Monument, 110 miles Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 188 miles Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail, 192 miles Lava Beds National Monument, 189 miles Lassen Volcanic National Park, 138 miles Muir Woods National Monument, 195 miles Pinnacles National Monument, 156 miles Presidio National Park, 188 miles San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, 188 miles Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, 156 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