California whitewater - Kings River - North Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno County Fresno county, Balch Afterbay to confluence with Dinkey Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1.5 miles   This section of Kings River - North Fork in California is 1.5 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. The natural beauty of Fresno County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. When you're paddling down a Central Sierra Nevada river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is not the only paddling stretch     in this river system, there are others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Through the summer, highs usually are in the 70's at Kings River - North Fork, and the nighttime is somewhat cooler of course, commonly in the 40's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally   in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Kings River - North Fork. Indian Rock is a good spot to take a look at while in the vicinity, and what would a place like Kings River - North Fork be without exciting close by traits like Patterson Bluffs. You clearly must like the Central Sierra Nevada. Kings River - North Fork gets a common amount of yearly rain; during the month of January you get the most rain around here while July is regularly the driest month. Kings River - North Fork, Balch Afterbay to confluence with Dinkey Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 1.5 miles Average Gradient: 130 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.90918 Longitude: -119.08795 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.90167 Longitude: -119.12203 Paddler input for Kings River - North Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kings River - North Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: HUNTINGTON LAKE 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Kings River - North Fork: Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 2 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Old mine trail to National Forest Kings confluence) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County , 2 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Dinkey Creek to Main Kings Confluence) Kings River, Fresno County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Garnet Dike Campground to Kirch Flat Campground) Mill Flat Creek, Fresno County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Forest Service Road 12S0 to Kings River) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 6.3 miles long (Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings) Kings River, Fresno County , 7 miles away, Class II(III) - 7 miles long (Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 5 miles long (Bridge on Forest Service Route 7 to Trimmer Springs Road) Kings River, Fresno County , 11 miles away, Class V - 10 miles long (Middle South Fork confluence to Garnet Dike Campground)   Ski Areas Near Kings River - North Fork: Sierra Summit, California , 19 miles away, 1679 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 41 miles away, 3100 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 48 miles away, 2580 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 57 miles away, 540 vertical feet Shirley Meadow, California , 76 miles away, 600 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 92 miles away, 1600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kings River - North Fork: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites DINUBA WEST, Dinuba , 28 miles away Best Western Americana, Dinuba , 29 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia Kings Canyon, Three Rivers , 30 miles away Americas Best Value Lazy J Ranch Three Rivers, Three Rivers , 30 miles away Best Western Exeter Inn & Suites, Exeter , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kings River - North Fork: Camp Four Campground, Fresno County, 3 miles away Mill Flat Campground, Fresno County, 3 miles away Kirch Flat Campground, Fresno County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Kings River - North Fork: Deep Creek Trail, Fresno County , 11 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno County , 13 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1872 feet elevation difference Red Mountain Trail, Fresno County , 16 miles away,  16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Kings River - North Fork: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 30 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 44 miles away