California whitewater - Clavey River, Central Sierra Nevada, Tuolumne County Tuolumne county, Upper Bridge to Lower Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     8.5 miles   The natural beauty of Tuolumne County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This stretch of Clavey River is 8.5 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Upper Bridge to Lower Bridge section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. This stretch has has enough mileage,     good for a one day paddling trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Sierra Nevada is a great experience. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Clavey River a pretty wet spot; January is the wettest month with   most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summertime highs at Clavey River mostly tend to be in the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Clavey River. Clavey River, Upper Bridge to Lower Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 8.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.98569 Longitude: -120.05181 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.8996 Longitude: -120.07141 Paddler input for Clavey River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Clavey River, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: CALAVERAS BIG TREES 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Sonora Oaks, Sonora 19 miles away Stay at this Sonora, California hotel conveniently located at the junction of Highways 49 and 108 in the heart of Gold Country. 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Outdoors Recreation Near Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, California, the metro area neareast to Clavey River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Clavey River.   Whitewater Near Clavey River: Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 9 miles long (Cherry Creek to Meral's Pool) Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 18 miles long (Lumsden Campground to Wards Ferry Bridge) Clavey River, Tuolumne County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 20.8 miles long (Lower Bridge to Ward's Ferry) Tuolumne River - South Fork, Tuolumne County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Highway 120 to Rainbow Pool Picnic Area) Stanislaus River - South Fork, Tuolumne County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Highway 108 Bridge to Lyons Reservoir) Cherry Creek - West Fork, Tuolumne County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 9.5 miles long (Bourland Meadow to Cherry Lake) Merced River - North Fork, Mariposa County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 17 miles long (Greeley Hill Road to Merced confluence) Merced River, Mariposa County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 17 miles long (Red Bud to Bagby Reservoir) Merced River, Mariposa County , 18 miles away, Class II-V - 29 miles long (El Portal to Route 49 at Lake McClure) Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Sand Bar Flat Dam to Camp 9 Powerhouse)   Ski Areas Near Clavey River: Dodge Ridge, California , 15 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 30 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 31 miles away, 800 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 40 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 47 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 55 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Homewood, California , 63 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 66 miles away, 300 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 68 miles away, 1802 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 68 miles away, 2590 vertical feet   Hotels Near Clavey River: Best Western Sonora Oaks, Sonora , 19 miles away Inns Of California Sonora, Sonora , 22 miles away Sonora Days Inn, Sonora , 22 miles away Country Inn Sonora, Jamestown , 23 miles away Comfort Inn Mariposa, Mariposa , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Clavey River: Lumsden Bridge Campground, Tuolumne County, 6 miles away Lumsden Campground, Tuolumne County, 6 miles away The Pines Campground, Tuolumne County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Clavey River: Pilot Ridge Trail, Mariposa County , 8 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1023 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Clavey River: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 34 miles away