California whitewater - Kings River, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno County Fresno county, Middle South Fork confluence to Garnet Dike Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     10 miles   The wonderful Fresno County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Middle South Fork confluence to Garnet Dike Campground stretch of Kings River in California is 10 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The river winds through the Central Sierra Nevada and you get great scenery.     You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camping stuff. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Briefly about the general area: If you're looking for a beach right next door to Kings River, we recommend Sandy Cove Beach, and do take some time to stop at Cabin Creek Grove since you're here. The annual precipitation   here at Kings River is about average; the wettest month of the year is frequently January, that's the one that rains the most while July is typically the driest month. During the summertime, highs typically are in the 90's at Kings River, and the nighttime is rather colder of course, frequently in the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 50's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Kings River temperatures descend to the 30's. All year is a brilliant time in the Central Sierra Nevada if you like the outdoors. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Garlic Falls. Kings River, Middle South Fork confluence to Garnet Dike Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 10 miles Average Gradient: 96 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.837 Longitude: -118.87289 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.8634 Longitude: -119.02851 Paddler input for Kings River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kings River, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: BALCH POWER HOUSE 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Western Holiday Lodge Three Rivers, Three Rivers 23 miles away We are located on Highway 198 at the entrance to the Sequoia National Park in Three Rivers, CA. The Western Holiday Lodge is only minutes from Kings Canyon National Park, Lake Kaweah, and the Giant F... Comfort Inn At Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers 24 miles away Hotel offers free high-speed Internet access, fitness room with sauna, seasonal outdoor pool/hot tub, picnic area, conference room and business center. Hot tub and fireplace in some rooms. National Pa... Lazy J Ranch Motel, Three Rivers 24 miles away All motel rooms are ground level, and there are some individual housekeeping cottages. We are located on 10 acres in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, just below Sequoia National Park...   Central Sierra Nevada Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Central Sierra Nevada. Central Sierra Nevada Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Central Sierra Nevada. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on Kings River, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kings River, California. Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Visalia-Porterville, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Visalia-Porterville, California, the metro area neareast to Kings River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kings River.   Whitewater Near Kings River: Kings River, Fresno County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Garnet Dike Campground to Kirch Flat Campground) Mill Flat Creek, Fresno County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Forest Service Road 12S0 to Kings River) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County , 11 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Balch Afterbay to confluence with Dinkey Creek) Kings River - Middle Fork, Fresno County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Above Wishon Reservoir) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County , 12 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Dinkey Creek to Main Kings Confluence) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 13 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Old mine trail to National Forest Kings confluence) Kaweah River - North Fork, Tulare County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 8 miles long (Tarbell Pocket to Yucca Creek) Kings River - Middle Fork, Fresno County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 29 miles long (Dusy Branch to South Fork confluence) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 6.3 miles long (Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings) Kings River, Fresno County , 18 miles away, Class II(III) - 7 miles long (Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove)   Ski Areas Near Kings River: Sierra Summit, California , 26 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 44 miles away, 3100 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 52 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 67 miles away, 800 vertical feet Shirley Meadow, California , 69 miles away, 600 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 102 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 118 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 127 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 133 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 134 miles away, 3500 vertical feet   Beaches Near Kings River: Sandy Cove Beach, Fresno County , 5 miles away   Hotels Near Kings River: Western Holiday Lodge Three Rivers, Three Rivers , 23 miles away Comfort Inn At Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers , 24 miles away Lazy J Ranch Motel, Three Rivers , 24 miles away Best Western Exeter Inn & Suites, Exeter , 34 miles away Best Western Americana, Dinuba , 35 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kings River: Upper Kings Campground, Fresno County, 5 miles away Verplank Campground, Fresno County, 6 miles away Legger Flat Campground, Fresno County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Kings River: Sheep Creek Trail, Fresno County , 17 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 1123 feet elevation difference Don Cecil Trail, Fresno County , 19 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 3586 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Kings River: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 23 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 42 miles away   Lakes Near Kings River