California whitewater - American River - Middle Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, Placer/El Dorado County Placer/El Dorado county, Oxbow Bend to Drivers Flat Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV(V+)     17 miles   The scenic beauty of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The starting point is not too far from Truckee-Grass Valley, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that     around here. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camping stuff. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Oxbow Bend to Drivers Flat Road section is just one of them. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The Northern Sierra Nevada scenery is wonderful. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Oxbow Bend to Drivers Flat Road section of American River - Middle Fork is 17 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV(V+) section of whitewater. Briefly about the general area: American River - Middle Fork is a wet site that gets a large amount of rain; the wettest month   of the year is commonly January, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is July. And if that's not enough there's lots more entertaining things to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Throughout the warm months, highs regularly are in the 80's at American River - Middle Fork. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at American River - Middle Fork. A great spot to explore in close proximity to American River - Middle Fork is Big Snyder Gulch, and a short journey to Ruck-A-Chucky Rapids is always worthwhile. American River - Middle Fork, Oxbow Bend to Drivers Flat Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV(V+) Length: 17 miles Average Gradient: 23 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.00416 Longitude: -120.74723 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.91666 Longitude: -121.04028 Paddler input for American River - Middle Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at American River - Middle Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: NEVADA CITY 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Quality Inn Auburn, Auburn 11 miles away The Quality Inn is in the historical town of Auburn in the heart of the gold country. We are minutes away from the American River recreational area which includes water rafting, hiking, swimming, fish... Best Western Golden Key, Auburn 11 miles away Located in the heart of Gold Country, a 'treasure' awaits you at the Best Western Golden Key in Auburn. You can explore oak and pine forests as well as discover the history and excitement of the Gold ... Comfort Inn Central, Auburn 12 miles away The Comfort Inn Central is ideally located just 30 miles from Sacramento with easy access from local freeways. Hotel is close to Thunder Valley Casino, the American River Canyon, the Sierra Nevadas an...   Northern Sierra Nevada Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Northern Sierra Nevada Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Sierra Nevada. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on American River - Middle Fork, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on American River - Middle Fork, California. Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Truckee-Grass Valley, California, the metro area neareast to American River - Middle Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near American River - Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near American River - Middle Fork: American River - North Fork, Placer County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge to Ponderosa Way Bridge) American River - Middle Fork, Placer / El Dorado County , 5 miles away, Class I(II) - 7.1 miles long (former Greenwood Bridge to Mammoth Bar) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.8 miles long (Colfax-Iowa Hill Road to Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge) Bear River, Nevada / Placer County , 9 miles away, Class II-V - 11 miles long (Highway 174 Bridge to Lake Combie) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 20.5 miles long (Route 193 to Folsom Lake) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 14.5 miles long (Euchre Bar to Colfax-Iowa Hill Road) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 11 miles away, Class III+ - 15 miles long (Lotus Campground to Folsom Lake) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 11 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Confluence with Middle Fork to Folsom Lake) American River - Middle Fork, Placer County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Mosquito Ridge Road to confluence with Middle Fork) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Slab Creek Dam to White Rock Powerhouse)   Ski Areas Near American River - Middle Fork: Royal Gorge, California , 38 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 40 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 43 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 43 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 43 miles away, 750 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 47 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 47 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 49 miles away, 600 vertical feet Homewood, California , 51 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 52 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near American River - Middle Fork: Quality Inn Auburn, Auburn , 11 miles away Best Western Golden Key, Auburn , 11 miles away Comfort Inn Central, Auburn , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Auburn, Ca, Auburn , 13 miles away Lexington Historic Cary House Hotel, Placerville , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near American River - Middle Fork: Sky View Terrace Mobile Home, Foresthill, 2 miles away Starlight Cafe, Foresthill, 5 miles away Orchard Springs Resort, Colfax, 8 miles away   Trails Near American River - Middle Fork: Green Valley Trail, Placer County , 13 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 2371 feet elevation difference Bake Oven Trail, Placer County , 14 miles away,  9 hiking miles, 2032 feet elevation difference Nevada Point Trail, El Dorado County , 15 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 2771 feet elevation difference Euchre Bar Trail, Placer County , 16 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1947 feet elevation difference American Eagle Trail, Placer County , 17 miles away,  1.8 hiking miles, 190 feet elevation difference Italian Bar Trail, Placer County , 20 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 2437 feet elevation difference