California whitewater - Kings River - Middle Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno County Fresno county, Dusy Branch to South Fork confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     29 miles   This section of Kings River - Middle Fork is 29 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Fresno County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. 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. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The beautiful Central Sierra Nevada scenery is an added bonus. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: If you're here, you might as well have a look at Lost Canyon. Around Kings River - Middle Fork you don’t get a lot of rain; through the month of January you get the most rain around here while June is the month with the least amount of precipitation.   High temperatures at Kings River - Middle Fork during the warm days of summer are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 40's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while Kings River - Middle Fork nighttime low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 20's. Kings River - Middle Fork, Dusy Branch to South Fork confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 29 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.0909 Longitude: -118.5934 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.8381 Longitude: -118.87471 Paddler input for Kings River - Middle Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kings River - Middle Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: HUNTINGTON LAKE 29 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Bishop-Days Inn, Bishop 32 miles away Welcome to the Days Inn Bishop. We are a 3 Diamond Triple A approved property. Our property offers many amenities such as Complimentary High Speed Internet Access, refrigerator & Microwaves, coffee ma... 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kings River - Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near Kings River - Middle Fork: Kings River - Middle Fork, Fresno County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Above Wishon Reservoir) Kings River, Fresno County , 16 miles away, Class V - 10 miles long (Middle South Fork confluence to Garnet Dike Campground) San Joaquin River - South Fork, Fresno/ Madera County , 18 miles away, Class V - 14 miles long (Bridge over Piute Creek to Florence Lake) Kaweah River - North Fork, Tulare County , 24 miles away, Class V+ - 8 miles long (Tarbell Pocket to Yucca Creek) Kings River, Fresno County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Garnet Dike Campground to Kirch Flat Campground) Mill Flat Creek, Fresno County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Forest Service Road 12S0 to Kings River) San Joaquin River - South Fork, Fresno/ Madera County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Florence Lake to Mono Hot Springs) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County , 26 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Balch Afterbay to confluence with Dinkey Creek) Kaweah River - Middle Fork, Tulare County , 26 miles away, Class V - 4.8 miles long (Hospital Rock) Kaweah River - North Fork, Tulare County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.4 miles long (Yucca Creek to Kaweah Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Kings River - Middle Fork: Sierra Summit, California , 33 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 42 miles away, 3100 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 51 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Shirley Meadow, California , 70 miles away, 600 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 75 miles away, 800 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 108 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 124 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 132 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 137 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 138 miles away, 2212 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kings River - Middle Fork: Bishop-Days Inn, Bishop , 32 miles away Super 8 Motel - Bishop, Bishop , 32 miles away Comfort Inn At Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers , 32 miles away La Quinta Inn Bishop, Bishop , 32 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bishop, Ca, Bishop , 32 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kings River - Middle Fork: Sheep Creek Campground, Fresno County, 10 miles away Sentinel Campground, Fresno County, 10 miles away Canyon View Campground, Fresno County, 11 miles away   Trails Near Kings River - Middle Fork: Don Cecil Trail, Fresno County , 11 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 3586 feet elevation difference Sheep Creek Trail, Fresno County , 11 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 1123 feet elevation difference John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section, County , 17 miles away, 142.1 hiking miles, 7476 feet elevation difference Pacific Crest Trail - section 11, County , 19 miles away, 264.9 hiking miles, 9028 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Kings River - Middle Fork: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 31 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 33 miles away   Lakes Near Kings River - Middle Fork