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

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Current weather conditions at American River - South Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, California
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Local climate location: GEORGETOWN RANGER STN 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
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

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