California whitewater - Kings River - Middle Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno County
Fresno
county,
Above Wishon Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 6 miles
The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The Above Wishon Reservoir stretch of Kings River - Middle Fork in California is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. The scenic beauty of Fresno County and the water flowing gracefully down Kings River - Middle Fork attract people from near and far. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The beauty
of the Central Sierra Nevada is a great plus for this river. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might
end up sleeping in your car. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots.
Briefly about the general area: The amount of rainfall that falls at Kings River - Middle Fork is close to the national average; January is when you get the most rain here, and July on the other hand is the driest.
At Kings River - Middle Fork throughout the long summer days highs are in the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 40's. Highs during the wintertime are regularly in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Kings River - Middle Fork are in the 20's.
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