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 sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The beautiful scenery of El Dorado County and the water flowing gracefully down American River - South Fork are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in is not too far from Sacramento—Arden-Arcade—Roseville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Route 193 to     Folsom Lake section is just one of them. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. The Route 193 to Folsom Lake stretch of American River - South Fork in California is 20.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camping stuff. The Northern Sierra Nevada scenery is wonderful. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about   the general area: For the duration of the days of summer at American River - South Fork highs are typically in the 90's while night lows are ordinarily in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 50's while American River - South Fork overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 30's. A great place right next door to American River - South Fork is Granite Canyon. An average amount of rain falls at American River - South Fork; January is the wettest month with most rain while July is frequently the driest month. 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 Overlooking the grandeur of the scenic Sierra Foothills, the Best Western Placerville Inn offers luxurious accommodations in the heart of the Gold Country and the El Dorado wine country. Business and... Historic Cary House Hotel, Placerville 9 miles away Welcome to the Historic Cary House Hotel. Since 1857, The Historic Cary House Hotel has represented fine lodging in the Gold Country. The Historic Cary House Hotel is The Jewel of Placerville. Experie... NATIONAL 9 INN, Placerville 11 miles away National 9 Inn is a two story frame stucco building. All rooms have Direct Dial Phones and Color Cable TV with Free HBO. Complimentary Continental Breakfast is available in the office. Smoking and non...   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 - South Fork, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on American River - South 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 Sacramento—Arden-Arcade—Roseville, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Sacramento—Arden-Arcade—Roseville, California, the metro area neareast to American River - South Fork. 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 Historic Cary House Hotel, Placerville , 9 miles away NATIONAL 9 INN, Placerville , 11 miles away Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast, Placerville , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites EL DORADO HILLS, El Dorado Hills , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near American River - South Fork: Ponderosa Park Campground, Lotus, 3 miles away American River Resort-coloma, Coloma, 3 miles away Coloma Resort and RV Park, 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   Lakes Near American River - South Fork