California whitewater - Feather River - South Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, Plumas County
Plumas
county,
Little Grass Valley Reservoir to South Fork Diversion Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV 8.3 miles
The SF Feather River, Little Grass Valley reservoir section, should be referred to as a class IV+ (below 350 CFS) and V- (above 350 CFS). Says Rick Stock
The Little Grass Valley Reservoir to South Fork Diversion Dam stretch of Feather River - South Fork is 8.3 miles long and is a class IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to
drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming
from far and near. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. There's camping available near Feather River - South Fork. The river winds through the Northern Sierra Nevada and you get great scenery. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. The nature scenery of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile.
Briefly about the general area: Near Feather River - South Fork you hit upon glorious places like
McNair Saddle. At Feather River - South Fork through the summer months highs are in the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's; after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at
Feather River - South Fork drop into the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Feather River - South Fork a wet location; through January this area sees the most rain while July is mostly the driest month.
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