California whitewater - Merced River - South Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County
Mariposa
county,
Upper section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V+ 16 miles
The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This stretch of Merced River - South Fork in California is 16 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. The wonderful Mariposa County scenery and the playfulness of the water beats anything. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter,
this area has a large number of paddling spots. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The beauty of the Central Sierra Nevada is a great plus for this river. The Upper stretch is one of many
paddling stretches in this river system. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. The put-in location is a short drive from Madera, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that.
Briefly about the general area: Merced River - South Fork is a wet site that gets a good deal of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is January while July is frequently the driest month. Throughout the days of summer here at
Merced River - South Fork, high temperatures usually get into the 80's while night lows are mostly in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Merced River - South Fork dipping down into the 20's all through winter nights.
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