California whitewater - Fresno River, Central Sierra Nevada, Madera County
Madera
county,
Road 600 to Road 415 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V(V+) 11 miles
The Road 600 to Road 415 section of Fresno River in Madera County is 11 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V(V+) section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The
beauty of the Central Sierra Nevada is a great plus for this river. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Road 600 to Road 415 section is one of them. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You can enjoy this section more if you take your
time, so why not pack your camp stove too. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. The put-in location is a short drive from Madera, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost.
Briefly about the general area: For the period of the summer months
at Fresno River temperatures are typically in the 80's while night lows are generally in the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are generally in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Fresno River plunge into the 20's. While staying at Fresno
River you could always discover French Gulch. Fresno River generally gets a lot of precipitation; through January this area sees the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture.
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