Pahrump, Nevada Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Pahrump, Nevada doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. You'll find some good whitewater in the list below to fit any ability level. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Pahrump, Nevada: Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Pahrump, Nevada Colorado River, Arizona, Hoover Dam to Willow Beach, 142 miles away, class -blank-, 12 miles long. Kern River, California, Junction Meadow to Forks of Kern, 148 miles away, class II-V+, 37 miles long. Kern River - South Fork, California, Monache Meadows to Kennedy Meadows, 137 miles away, class V, 17 miles long. Kern River - South Fork, California, Kennedy Meadows to Long Valley, 144 miles away, class III-V+, 22 miles long. Colorado River, Nevada, Black Canyon, 143 miles away, class I, 30 miles long. Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Pahrump, Nevada Brush Creek, California, Rincon Camp to Kern River, 159 miles away, class V, 1.5 miles long. Dry Meadow Creek, California, to North Fork Kern, 158 miles away, class V, 1.5 miles long. Kaweah River, California, Above Gateway Bridge to Dinley Bridge, 174 miles away, class IV-V, 3 miles long. Kaweah River - Middle Fork, California, Hospital Rock, 170 miles away, class V, 4.8 miles long. Kern River, California, Forks of Kern to Johnsondale Bridge, 157 miles away, class III-V, 16.8 miles long. Kern River, California, Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3, 162 miles away, class III-V, 17 miles long. Kern River, California, Lake Isabella to Sandy Flat, 172 miles away, class II-III, 7 miles long. Kings River - Middle Fork, California, Dusy Branch to South Fork confluence, 160 miles away, class V+, 29 miles long. Kings River - Middle Fork, California, Above Wishon Reservoir, 173 miles away, class IV-V, 6 miles long. San Joaquin River - South Fork, California, Bridge over Piute Creek to Florence Lake, 170 miles away, class V, 14 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Pahrump, Nevada Big Creek Kings River Tributary, California, Bridge on Forest Service Route 7 to Trimmer Springs Road, 195 miles away, class III-V, 5 miles long. Big Creek Kings River Tributary, California, Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River, 195 miles away, class III-IV, 1 miles long. Dinkey Creek, California, Dinkey Dome to Dinkey Campgrounds, 188 miles away, class V, 3.5 miles long. Dinkey Creek, California, Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road, 188 miles away, class IV-V, 5 miles long. Dinkey Creek, California, Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings, 191 miles away, class V+, 6.3 miles long. Dinkey Creek, California, Old mine trail to National Forest Kings confluence, 188 miles away, class V, 1.5 miles long. Kaweah River, California, Dinley Bridge to North Fork Bridge, 176 miles away, class III-V, 3 miles long. Kaweah River, California, North Fork Bridge to Lake Kaweah, 179 miles away, class II-IV, 4 miles long. Kaweah River - North Fork, California, Tarbell Pocket to Yucca Creek, 176 miles away, class V+, 8 miles long. Kaweah River - North Fork, California, Yucca Creek to Kaweah Bridge, 176 miles away, class IV-V, 6.4 miles long. Kern River, California, Sandy Flat to Democrat Hot Springs, 179 miles away, class III-V, 11.5 miles long. Kern River, California, Democrat Hot Springs to mouth of canyon, 188 miles away, class V+, 12 miles long. Kern River, California, Mouth of canyon to Lake Ming, 195 miles away, class II-IV, 4.8 miles long. Kings River, California, Middle South Fork confluence to Garnet Dike Campground, 176 miles away, class V, 10 miles long. Kings River, California, Garnet Dike Campground to Kirch Flat Campground, 185 miles away, class III-IV, 9.5 miles long. Kings River, California, Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove, 193 miles away, class II(III), 7 miles long. Kings River - North Fork, California, Balch Afterbay to confluence with Dinkey Creek, 186 miles away, class V, 1.5 miles long. Kings River - North Fork, California, Dinkey Creek to Main Kings Confluence, 188 miles away, class V, 3 miles long. Mill Creek, California, Squaw Valley to Wonder Valley Guest Ranch, 198 miles away, class V, 6 miles long. Mill Flat Creek, California, Forest Service Road 12S0 to Kings River, 186 miles away, class IV-V, 2 miles long. Mono Creek, California, Vermillion Dam to Mono Diversion, 177 miles away, class IV(V), 1.5 miles long. San Joaquin River - Middle Fork, California, Devils Postpile Nat'l Monument to Mammoth Pool Reservoir, 191 miles away, class V+, 32.5 miles long. San Joaquin River - South Fork, California, Florence Lake to Mono Hot Springs, 177 miles away, class IV-V, 7 miles long. Sycamore Creek, California, Maxson Road to Trimmer Springs Road, 199 miles away, class III-IV(V), 3 miles long. Sycamore Creek, California, Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River, 198 miles away, class IV-V, 2 miles long. Virgin River, Utah, Virgin to Littlefield, 198 miles away, class I-V(V+), 49 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 Pahrump, Nevada: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Pahrump, Nevada Las Vegas Ski, Nevada, 102 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Pahrump, Nevada Mt. Baldy, California, 193 miles, vertical drop 2100 feet Bear Mountain, California, 177 miles, vertical drop 1700 feet Snow Summit, California, 177 miles, vertical drop 1200 feet Snow Valley, California, 183 miles, vertical drop 1041 feet Mountain High, California, 186 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet June Mountain, California, 180 miles, vertical drop 2590 feet Mammoth Mountain, California, 161 miles, vertical drop 3100 feet Sierra Summit, California, 190 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Pahrump, Nevada Brian Head, Utah, 248 miles, vertical drop 1707 feet Badger Pass, California, 222 miles, vertical drop 800 feet Dodge Ridge, California, 241 miles, vertical drop 1600 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 Pahrump, Nevada: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Pahrump, Nevada Death Valley National Park, 67 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Pahrump, Nevada Devils Postpile National Monument, 160 miles Great Basin National Park, 181 miles Joshua Tree National Park, 182 miles Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 133 miles Mojave National Preserve, 143 miles Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, 177 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