California whitewater - Feather River - North Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, Plumas County

Plumas county, Caribou to East BrancHighway North Fork Feather section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     6 miles
  This section of Feather River - North Fork is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Sierra Nevada is a great experience. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either
    way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The wonderful Plumas County scenery and the beautiful way the
water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.

Briefly about the general area:
Near Feather River - North Fork you stumble on Crablouse Ravine which is a nice place to check out; a visit to Smith Point is always a delightful idea. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Feather
 
River - North Fork, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. For the duration of the winter the highs are typically in the 40's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Feather River - North Fork fall into the 10's.
All the outdoors enjoyable things in the Northern Sierra Nevada will keep you coming back over and over. The yearly rainfall here at Feather River - North Fork is about average; January is when you get the most snow here, and July is the month with the least moisture.

Feather River - North Fork, Caribou to East BrancHighway North Fork Feather road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.0783
Longitude: -121.16001

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.0129
Longitude: -121.22351

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Current weather conditions at Feather River - North Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, California
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Local climate location: CHESTER 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Feather River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Feather River - North Fork:
Feather River - North Fork, Plumas County , 2 miles away, Class III-V - 10 miles long (Virgilia to Belden)
Feather River - North Fork, Plumas County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Rock Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse)
Feather River - Middle Fork, Plumas/ Butte County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 32.5 miles long (Nelson Point to Milsap Bridge)
Indian Creek Feather Tributary, Plumas County , 17 miles away, Class V - 5.5 miles long (Close to Crescent Mills to Spanish Creek)
Feather River - North Fork, Plumas/ Butte County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 6.5 miles long (Cresta Dam to Poe Dam)
Feather River - Middle Fork, Plumas/ Butte County , 21 miles away, Class V+ - 6.5 miles long (Milsap Bridge to Lake Oroville)
Feather River - South Fork, Plumas County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 8.3 miles long (Little Grass Valley Reservoir to South Fork Diversion Dam)
Feather River - North Fork, Butte County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.5 miles long (Poe Dam to Poe Powerhouse)
Big Kimshew Creek, Butte County , 24 miles away, Class V - -blank- miles long (to Confluence with West Fork of Feather)
Feather River - Middle Fork, Plumas County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Sloat to Nelson Point)
 Ski Areas Near Feather River - North Fork:
Soda Springs, California , 68 miles away, 625 vertical feet
Boreal, California , 69 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Donner Ski Ranch, California , 71 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Sugar Bowl, California , 71 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Tahoe Donner, California , 74 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Squaw Valley, California , 80 miles away, 2850 vertical feet
Alpine Meadows, California , 81 miles away, 1802 vertical feet
Northstar at Tahoe, California , 84 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Granlibakken, California , 86 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Homewood, California , 87 miles away, 1650 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Feather River - North Fork:
Bailey Creek Cottages, Chester , 14 miles away
Best Western Rose Quartz Inn, Chester , 14 miles away
Comfort Inn Central, Paradise , 33 miles away
Paradise Inn, Paradise , 34 miles away
Feather Falls Casino and Lodge, Oroville , 38 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Feather River - North Fork:
Queen Lily Campground, Plumas County, 2 miles away
North Fork Campground, Plumas County, 2 miles away
Gansner Bar Campground, Plumas County, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Feather River - North Fork:
Yellow Creek Trail, Plumas County , 12 miles away, 5.7 hiking miles, 1226 feet elevation difference
Carter Meadow Trail, Tehama County , 18 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1153 feet elevation difference
Claremont Trail, Plumas County , 18 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1051 feet elevation difference
Cleghorn Bar Trail, Plumas County , 19 miles away,  6 hiking miles, 2074 feet elevation difference
Lassen Trail, Tehama County , 19 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 224 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Feather River - North Fork:
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 30 miles away
 Lakes Near Feather River - North Fork

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