California whitewater - Fresno River, Madera County
Madera
county,
Road 415 to boat ramp Close to dam at Lake Hensley section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V+ 12 miles
The Road 415 to boat ramp Close to dam at Lake Hensley stretch of Fresno River in California is 12 miles long and is a class IV-V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great
attractions for lots of people. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. 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. The natural beauty of California and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The campgrounds here at Fresno River are pretty good. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove.
Briefly about the general area: Fresno River gets a normal amount of annual precipitation; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is July. Pecan Spring is
a great local attraction, and Fresno River is not far at all from Madera. For the duration of the summertime here at Fresno River, high temperatures regularly reach the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Fresno River.
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