California whitewater - Clavey River, Central Sierra Nevada, Tuolumne County Tuolumne county, Lower Bridge to Ward's Ferry section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     20.8 miles   The Lower Bridge to Ward's Ferry section of Clavey River in California is 20.8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The beautiful scenery of Tuolumne County and the water flowing gracefully down Clavey River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in location is a short drive from Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, there's     a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. When you're paddling down a Central Sierra Nevada river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Briefly about   the general area: During the summertime months highs here at Clavey River get into the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. Through the winter highs are typically in the 40's; after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Clavey River plunge into the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Clavey River a wet spot; most of the rain falls throughout January, and July on the other hand is the driest. Clavey River, Lower Bridge to Ward's Ferry road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 20.8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.8996 Longitude: -120.07141 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.8778 Longitude: -120.2933 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. 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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 , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 18 miles long (Lumsden Campground to Wards Ferry Bridge) Clavey River, Tuolumne County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 8.5 miles long (Upper Bridge to Lower Bridge) Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 9 miles long (Cherry Creek to Meral's Pool) Merced River - North Fork, Mariposa County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 17 miles long (Greeley Hill Road to Merced confluence) Stanislaus River - South Fork, Tuolumne County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Highway 108 Bridge to Lyons Reservoir) Tuolumne River - South Fork, Tuolumne County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Highway 120 to Rainbow Pool Picnic Area) Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Sand Bar Flat Dam to Camp 9 Powerhouse) Merced River, Mariposa County , 20 miles away, Class IV - 17 miles long (Red Bud to Bagby Reservoir) Merced River, Mariposa County , 20 miles away, Class II-V - 29 miles long (El Portal to Route 49 at Lake McClure) Cherry Creek - West Fork, Tuolumne County , 21 miles away, Class V+ - 9.5 miles long (Bourland Meadow to Cherry Lake)   Ski Areas Near Clavey River: Dodge Ridge, California , 23 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 34 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 38 miles away, 800 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 44 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 50 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 59 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Homewood, California , 65 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 69 miles away, 300 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 70 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 71 miles away, 2850 vertical feet   Hotels Near Clavey River: Best Western Sonora Oaks, Sonora , 12 miles away Inns Of California Sonora, Sonora , 15 miles away Sonora Days Inn, Sonora , 15 miles away Country Inn Sonora, Jamestown , 15 miles away Comfort Inn Mariposa, Mariposa , 27 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Clavey River: Pine Mountain Lake Assn, Groveland, 3 miles away Berkeley Tuolumne Family Camp, Groveland, 5 miles away River Ranch Campground, Tuolumne, 5 miles away   Trails Near Clavey River: Pilot Ridge Trail, Mariposa County , 12 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1023 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Clavey River: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 40 miles away   Golf Courses Near Clavey River: Pine Mountain Lake Country Club, Groveland , 3 miles away