California whitewater - American River - South Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County El Dorado county, Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     9.4 miles   The wonderful El Dorado County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. This section of American River - South Fork in California is 9.4 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. There's camping available near American River - South Fork. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. The Peavine Ridge Road     to Forebay Road section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beauty of the Northern Sierra Nevada is a great plus for this river. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: American River - South Fork sees pretty high levels of rainfall; January is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is July. During the long summer days here at American River - South Fork, high temperatures commonly get into   the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 50's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to American River - South Fork. Near American River - South Fork you find magnificent spots like Randolph Canyon, and a journey to American River - South Fork wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Deadman Spring. If you like the outdoors you'll like it here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. American River - South Fork, Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 9.4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.7685 Longitude: -120.49711 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.79299 Longitude: -120.6253 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 3 miles away Amid tall pine trees of the high Sierra Mountains, Best Western Stagecoach Inn is located in the town of Pollock Pines, 'Nature's Wonderland', off of US 50 between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe. Her... Westhaven Inn Pollock Pines, Pollock Pines 4 miles away Outside of Sacramento and situated on Highway 50, The Westhaven Inn offers convenience to shopping, golfing, hiking, boating, skiing, and other various outdoor activities. Only minutes to Sierra at T... Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast, Placerville 15 miles away 1902 Queen Anne Victorian bed and breakfast in the Placerville Historic District provides a wonderful taste of rich heritage, both inside and out. We are a romantic, comfortable bed and breakfast in E...   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. 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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: American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Riverton to Peavine Ridge Road) Camp Creek, El Dorado County , 6 miles away, Class IV+ - 10.1 miles long (Fleming Meadows trailhead to Happy Valley Road) Rubicon River, Placer/ El Dorado County , 11 miles away, Class V - 20.3 miles long (Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Slab Creek Dam to White Rock Powerhouse) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 9.6 miles long (Kyburz to Riverton) American River - Middle Fork, Placer County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Mosquito Ridge Road to confluence with Middle Fork) Silver Creek - South Fork, El Dorado County , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Amador/ Calaveras County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Below Tiger Creek to Red Corral Road) Cosumnes River - Middle Fork, El Dorado County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 11 miles long (Outingdale to Highway 49) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Amador/ Calaveras County , 21 miles away, Class III-V - 14.8 miles long (Close to Bear River to Tiger Creek Afterbay)   Ski Areas Near American River - South Fork: Alpine Meadows, California , 30 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Royal Gorge, California , 31 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 31 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 32 miles away, 652 vertical feet Homewood, California , 32 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 32 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 33 miles away, 750 vertical feet Boreal, California , 33 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 33 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 35 miles away, 2000 vertical feet   Hotels Near American River - South Fork: Best Western Stagecoach Inn, Pollock Pines , 3 miles away Westhaven Inn Pollock Pines, Pollock Pines , 4 miles away Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast, Placerville , 15 miles away NATIONAL 9 INN, Placerville , 15 miles away Historic Cary House Hotel, Placerville , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near American River - South Fork: Sly Park Campground, Pollock Pines, 3 miles away Ghost Mountain RV Campground, Pollock Pines, 3 miles away Bridal Veil Campground, El Dorado County, 5 miles away   Trails Near American River - South Fork: Belix Trail, Placer County , 9 miles away, 6.9 hiking miles, 1141 feet elevation difference Grizzly Canyon Trail, Placer County , 9 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 381 feet elevation difference Pigeon Roost Trail, Placer County , 9 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 763 feet elevation difference Slide Point Trail, Placer County , 10 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 1512 feet elevation difference Ellicott Trail, El Dorado County , 11 miles away, 1.3 hiking miles, 1591 feet elevation difference Grey Trail, Placer County , 12 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 2339 feet elevation difference Hunsucker Trail, El Dorado County , 13 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 413 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near American River - South Fork