California whitewater - Kings River - North Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno County Fresno county, Dinkey Creek to Main Kings Confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     3 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The wonderful California scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Dinkey Creek to Main Kings Confluence stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. The Dinkey Creek to Main Kings Confluence stretch of Kings River - North     Fork is 3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V section. The river winds through the Central Sierra Nevada and you get great scenery. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Briefly about the general area: Kings River - North Fork is a good site of normal rainfall; January is the month that gets the most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Summertime at Kings River - North Fork arrives with high temperatures   in the 70's. All through the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 40's. Through the wintertime the highs are commonly in the 40's with temperatures at Kings River - North Fork dipping down into the 20's throughout winter nights. Kings River - North Fork, Dinkey Creek to Main Kings Confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.90167 Longitude: -119.12203 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.86998 Longitude: -119.13247 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 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites DINUBA WEST, Dinuba 26 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... 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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 - 1.5 miles long (Balch Afterbay to confluence with Dinkey Creek) Kings River, Fresno County , 3 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 , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 6.3 miles long (Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings) Kings River, Fresno County , 5 miles away, Class II(III) - 7 miles long (Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 5 miles long (Bridge on Forest Service Route 7 to Trimmer Springs Road) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road) Sycamore Creek, Fresno County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River)   Ski Areas Near Kings River - North Fork: Sierra Summit, California , 19 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 43 miles away, 3100 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 49 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 57 miles away, 800 vertical feet Shirley Meadow, California , 76 miles away, 600 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 92 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 109 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 119 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 125 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 126 miles away, 3500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kings River - North Fork: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites DINUBA WEST, Dinuba , 26 miles away Best Western Americana, Dinuba , 27 miles away Comfort Inn At Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers , 29 miles away Comfort Suites Visalia, Visalia , 33 miles away Marriott Visalia, Visalia , 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kings River - North Fork: Kirch Flat Campground, Fresno County, 2 miles away Camp Four Campground, Fresno County, 2 miles away Mill Flat Campground, Fresno County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Kings River - North Fork: Deep Creek Trail, Fresno County , 10 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno County , 12 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 - North Fork: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 30 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 46 miles away