California whitewater - Kings River, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno County Fresno county, Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     7 miles   The beautiful scenery of California and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove section of Kings River is 7 miles long and has been rated as a class II(III)     section by American Whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Sierra Nevada is a great experience. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove stretch is just one of many. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Kings River regularly tend to be in the 90's, and the nighttime is a little colder of course, typically in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 50's; overnight   lows in the 30's for Kings River. Kings River is pretty dried out typically; most of the rain falls all through January while July is commonly the driest month. If you crave a little side tour, try Lone Pine Canyon. Kings River, Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II(III) Length: 7 miles Average Gradient: 17 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.88779 Longitude: -119.1577 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.8903 Longitude: -119.24801 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: AUBERRY 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites DINUBA WEST, Dinuba 23 miles away Welcome to the newly built , Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Dinuba, California, conveniently located 45 miles from the breathtaking Kings Canyon Park and the Redwoods in Sequoia. Come and explore gia... Best Western Americana, Dinuba 24 miles away Stay at this Dinuba, California hotel in the beautiful San Joaquin Valley, gateway to Sequoia Park and Kings Canyon! The Best Western Americana is conveniently located 45 miles from the breathtaking ... Comfort Suites Visalia, Visalia 32 miles away Located in beautiful downtown Visalia. Restaurants, retail and entertainment all within walking distance of hotel. Directly across street from hotel is the Visalia Convention Center. Sequoia and Kings...   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: Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 6.3 miles long (Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County , 4 miles away, Class III-V - 5 miles long (Bridge on Forest Service Route 7 to Trimmer Springs Road) Sycamore Creek, Fresno County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County , 5 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Dinkey Creek to Main Kings Confluence) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 5 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Old mine trail to National Forest Kings confluence) Sycamore Creek, Fresno County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Maxson Road to Trimmer Springs Road) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County , 7 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Balch Afterbay to confluence with Dinkey Creek) Mill Creek, Fresno County , 7 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Squaw Valley to Wonder Valley Guest Ranch) Kings River, Fresno County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Garnet Dike Campground to Kirch Flat Campground)   Ski Areas Near Kings River: Sierra Summit, California , 19 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 44 miles away, 3100 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 49 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 53 miles away, 800 vertical feet Shirley Meadow, California , 79 miles away, 600 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 89 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 106 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 116 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 122 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 124 miles away, 3500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kings River: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites DINUBA WEST, Dinuba , 23 miles away Best Western Americana, Dinuba , 24 miles away Comfort Suites Visalia, Visalia , 32 miles away Marriott Visalia, Visalia , 32 miles away Econo Lodge Sequoia Area, Visalia , 32 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kings River: Kirch Flat Campground, Fresno County, 4 miles away Cats Head Campground, Fresno County, 4 miles away Nutmeg Campground, Fresno County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Kings River: Deep Creek Trail, Fresno County , 6 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno County , 6 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1872 feet elevation difference Red Mountain Trail, Fresno County , 17 miles away,  16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Kings River: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 33 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 49 miles away