California whitewater - American River - South Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County El Dorado county, Route 193 to Folsom Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     20.5 miles   The Route 193 to Folsom Lake stretch of American River - South Fork in California is 20.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. The put-in location is a short drive from Sacramento—Arden-Arcade—Roseville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The campgrounds here at American River - South Fork are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a     short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The nature scenery of El Dorado County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Sierra Nevada is a great experience. Briefly about the general area:   Since you're here at American River - South Fork why not stop by Granite Canyon. A normal amount of precipitation falls here at American River - South Fork; during the month of January you get the most rain around here; the driest month of the year is July. Summertime highs at American River - South Fork typically tend to be in the 90's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 60's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 50's, and nighttime lows at American River - South Fork through the winter mostly fall into the 30's. American River - South Fork, Route 193 to Folsom Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 20.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.77136 Longitude: -120.81901 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.77003 Longitude: -121.02928 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: AUBURN 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Placerville Inn, Placerville 7 miles away Stay at this full-service Placerville, California hotel, the closest lodging to the new Red Hawk Casino and minutes away from El Dorado wineries, the Placerville Speedway and Apple Hill. Welcome to ... Quality Inn & Suites Cameron Park, Cameron Park 7 miles away This Quality Inn and Suites is located less than 5 miles from the Red Hawk Casino, close to the Eldorado National Forest and Placerville attractions. Our hotel is located in an area that abounds with... Lexington Historic Cary House Hotel, Placerville 9 miles away Welcome to the Lexington Historic Cary House Hotel. Since 1857, Cary House Hotel has represented the finest in lodging and service in the Gold Country and is aptly referred to as *The Jewel of Placer...   Northern Sierra Nevada Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Sierra Nevada. 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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 , 3 miles away, Class III+ - 15 miles long (Lotus Campground to Folsom Lake) American River - Middle Fork, Placer / El Dorado County , 10 miles away, Class I(II) - 7.1 miles long (former Greenwood Bridge to Mammoth Bar) American River - Middle Fork, Placer/El Dorado County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV(V+) - 17 miles long (Oxbow Bend to Drivers Flat Road) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 11 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Confluence with Middle Fork to Folsom Lake) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Slab Creek Dam to White Rock Powerhouse) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge to Ponderosa Way Bridge) Cosumnes River - Middle Fork, El Dorado County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 11 miles long (Outingdale to Highway 49) Cosumnes River, El Dorado / Amador / Sacramento County , 14 miles away, Class II-V - 20 miles long (Highway 49 to Highway 16) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.8 miles long (Colfax-Iowa Hill Road to Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge) Bear River, Nevada / Placer County , 17 miles away, Class II-V - 11 miles long (Highway 174 Bridge to Lake Combie)   Ski Areas Near American River - South Fork: Royal Gorge, California , 46 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 48 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 50 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 50 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 51 miles away, 750 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 52 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 52 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Homewood, California , 55 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 56 miles away, 600 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 57 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near American River - South Fork: Best Western Placerville Inn, Placerville , 7 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Cameron Park, Cameron Park , 7 miles away Lexington Historic Cary House Hotel, Placerville , 9 miles away Gold Country Inn, Placerville , 10 miles away NATIONAL 9 INN, Placerville , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near American River - South Fork: Camp Lotus, Lotus, 2 miles away Ponderosa Park Campground, Lotus, 3 miles away American River Resort-coloma, Coloma, 3 miles away   Trails Near American River - South Fork: Nevada Point Trail, El Dorado County , 20 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 2771 feet elevation difference   Golf Courses Near American River - South Fork: Bass Lake Golf Course, Rescue , 7 miles away