California whitewater - American River - South Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County El Dorado county, Kyburz to Riverton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     9.6 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The beautiful scenery of El Dorado County and the water flowing gracefully down American River - South Fork will make you feel great. This section of American River - South Fork in El Dorado County is 9.6 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.     Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. The beauty of the Northern Sierra Nevada is a great plus for this river. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: A trip to Screech Owl Canyon is always fun. All the water falling down from the sky makes American River - South Fork a wet site; January is the wettest month with most rain; July is the month with the least moisture. At American River - South Fork all through the   summer months highs are in the 80's while overnight lows are usually in the 60's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 50's while the cold winter nights at American River - South Fork are in the 30's. American River - South Fork, Kyburz to Riverton road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V Length: 9.6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.7731 Longitude: -120.2923 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.77109 Longitude: -120.44831 Paddler input for American River - South Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at American River - South Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: GEORGETOWN RANGER STN 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Stagecoach Inn, Pollock Pines 16 miles away Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, golf, boating and skiing while staying at this newly renovated Pollock Pines, California hotel. Nestled in northern California's Sier... The Meadow, Kirkwood 21 miles away The Meadow offers affordable cozy accommodations with wood burning fireplaces and private balconies. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near American River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near American River - South Fork: Silver Creek - South Fork, El Dorado County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Riverton to Peavine Ridge Road) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.6 miles long (Strawberry to Kyburz) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.4 miles long (Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Amador/ Calaveras County , 17 miles away, Class III-V - 14.8 miles long (Close to Bear River to Tiger Creek Afterbay) Camp Creek, El Dorado County , 17 miles away, Class IV+ - 10.1 miles long (Fleming Meadows trailhead to Happy Valley Road) Rubicon River, Placer/ El Dorado County , 18 miles away, Class V - 20.3 miles long (Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Amador/ Calaveras County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Below Tiger Creek to Red Corral Road) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Slab Creek Dam to White Rock Powerhouse) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Alpine/ Amador/ Calaveras County , 26 miles away, Class V+ - 24.9 miles long (Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near American River - South Fork: Sierra at Tahoe, California , 20 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 22 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Homewood, California , 22 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 23 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 24 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 25 miles away, 300 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 27 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 29 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 30 miles away, 750 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 30 miles away, 625 vertical feet   Hotels Near American River - South Fork: Best Western Stagecoach Inn, Pollock Pines , 16 miles away The Meadow, Kirkwood , 21 miles away Meadowstone, Kirkwood , 21 miles away Snowcrest, Kirkwood , 21 miles away Lost Cabin, Kirkwood , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near American River - South Fork: Digger Indian Spring Campground, El Dorado County, 3 miles away Sand Flat Campground, El Dorado County, 3 miles away Sunset Campground, El Dorado County, 6 miles away   Trails Near American River - South Fork: Windmiller Trail, El Dorado County , 8 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 1011 feet elevation difference Sun Rock Trail, El Dorado County , 8 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 419 feet elevation difference Poison Hole Trail, El Dorado County , 10 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1377 feet elevation difference Hunsucker Trail, El Dorado County , 10 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 413 feet elevation difference South Fork Trail, El Dorado County , 11 miles away,  6.8 hiking miles, 1919 feet elevation difference Dry Lakes Trail, El Dorado County , 11 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 879 feet elevation difference Loon Lake Trail, El Dorado County , 11 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 556 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near American River - South Fork