California whitewater - Dry Meadow Creek, Southern Sierra Nevada, Kern County Kern county, to North Fork Kern section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1.5 miles   The to North Fork Kern stretch of Dry Meadow Creek in California is 1.5 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Kern County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions     for lots of people. The to North Fork Kern section is the only paddling section along Dry Meadow Creek. There's camping available near Dry Meadow Creek. This section is quite short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. 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. Whitewater paddling here in the Southern Sierra Nevada is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: Dry Meadow Creek gets a typical amount of annual rain; during the month of January you get the most rain around here, and the driest month of the year is July. Summertime brings highs in   the 90's to Dry Meadow Creek, and the night is a tad cooler of course, regularly in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's; nighttime lows all through the wintertime for Dry Meadow Creek tend to be in the 30's. Dry Meadow Creek, to North Fork Kern road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 1.5 miles Average Gradient: 333 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.00331 Longitude: -118.50255 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.99298 Longitude: -118.42804 Paddler input for Dry Meadow Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Dry Meadow Creek, Southern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: THREE RVRS EDISON PH 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Western Holiday Lodge Three Rivers, Three Rivers 37 miles away We are located on Highway 198 at the entrance to the Sequoia National Park in Three Rivers, CA. The Western Holiday Lodge Magnuson Hotel is only minutes from Kings Canyon National Park, Lake Kaweah, ... Best Western Porterville Inn, Porterville 39 miles away New Renovated Guestrooms, 2006. 100% Smoke-Free. A warm and friendly staff awaits you at the Best Western Porterville Inn. We offer a spacious, elegant lobby and a selection of tastefully decorated, h... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PORTERVILLE, Porterville 39 miles away A warm and friendly staff awaits you at the Holiday Inn Express in Porterville. We are minutes away from lake Success and Eagle Mountain Casino. Our prime location will put you near famous attractions...   Southern Sierra Nevada Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Southern Sierra Nevada. Southern Sierra Nevada Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Southern Sierra Nevada. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on Dry Meadow Creek, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Dry Meadow Creek, 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 Bakersfield, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bakersfield, California, the metro area neareast to Dry Meadow Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Dry Meadow Creek.   Whitewater Near Dry Meadow Creek: Brush Creek, tulare County , 2 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Rincon Camp to Kern River) Kern River, Tulare County , 3 miles away, Class III-V - 16.8 miles long (Forks of Kern to Johnsondale Bridge) Kern River, Tulare/ Kern County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 17 miles long (Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3) Kern River, Tulare County , 20 miles away, Class II-V+ - 37 miles long (Junction Meadow to Forks of Kern) Kern River - South Fork, Tulare County , 20 miles away, Class III-V+ - 22 miles long (Kennedy Meadows to Long Valley) Kern River, Kern County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Lake Isabella to Sandy Flat) Kern River - South Fork, Tulare County , 22 miles away, Class V - 17 miles long (Monache Meadows to Kennedy Meadows) Kern River, Kern County , 27 miles away, Class III-V - 11.5 miles long (Sandy Flat to Democrat Hot Springs)   Ski Areas Near Dry Meadow Creek: Shirley Meadow, California , 17 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sierra Summit, California , 84 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 99 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Mt Waterman, California , 103 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Mountain High, California , 105 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Ski Sunrise, California , 105 miles away, 816 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 108 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Mt. Baldy, California , 113 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 125 miles away, 800 vertical feet Snow Valley, California , 140 miles away, 1041 vertical feet   Hotels Near Dry Meadow Creek: Western Holiday Lodge Three Rivers, Three Rivers , 37 miles away Best Western Porterville Inn, Porterville , 39 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PORTERVILLE, Porterville , 39 miles away Comfort Inn At Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers , 39 miles away Palm Tree Inn & Conference, Porterville , 40 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Dry Meadow Creek: Limestone Campground, Tulare County, 2 miles away Lower Peppermint Campground, Tulare County, 4 miles away Lower Campground, Tulare County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Dry Meadow Creek: Tobias Creek Trail, Tulare County , 7 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 4434 feet elevation difference Summit Trail, Tulare County , 9 miles away,  51.4 hiking miles, 3514 feet elevation difference Bull Run Cattle Drive, Tulare County , 13 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1739 feet elevation difference Cannell Meadow Trail, Kern County , 14 miles away,  21.4 hiking miles, 5112 feet elevation difference Old Sled Trail, Tulare County , 15 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1313 feet elevation difference Virginia Trail, Kern County , 16 miles away, 4.1 hiking miles, 2879 feet elevation difference Black Mountain Trail, Tulare County , 18 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 4286 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Dry Meadow Creek: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 38 miles away   Lakes Near Dry Meadow Creek