California whitewater - Feather River - North Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, Plumas County
Plumas
county,
Rock Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-V 8 miles
This stretch of Feather River - North Fork in Plumas County is 8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-V section of whitewater. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The Northern Sierra Nevada scenery is wonderful. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This
river system is full of great paddling sections, the Rock Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse section is just one of them. The put-in location is a short drive from Chico, as you can see on the road map further down. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general
area you'll find lots of paddling places. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. The beautiful scenery of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here.
Briefly about the general area: Feather River - North Fork regularly gets lots of rainfall; the month of January is the wettest with most of the snow, and the driest month is July.
Through the summertime here at Feather River - North Fork, high temperatures typically get into the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Throughout the winter the highs are frequently in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Feather River - North Fork.
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