California whitewater - Mill Flat Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno County Fresno county, Forest Service Road 12S0 to Kings River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     2 miles   The Forest Service Road 12S0 to Kings River section of Mill Flat Creek in Fresno County is 2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. The wonderful California scenery and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Forest Service Road 12S0 to Kings River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. 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. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Sierra Nevada is a great experience. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. Briefly about the general area: The amount of precipitation that falls at Mill Flat Creek is close to the national average; most of the rain falls during January, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Mill Flat Creek, and during summer nights temperatures   are in the 40's. For the period of the wintertime highs are typically in the 40's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Mill Flat Creek drop into the 20's. Mill Flat Creek, Forest Service Road 12S0 to Kings River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.8409 Longitude: -119.0877 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.85699 Longitude: -119.0946 Paddler input for Mill Flat Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Mill Flat Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: HUNTINGTON LAKE 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn At Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers 26 miles away Hotel offers free high-speed Internet access, fitness room with sauna, seasonal outdoor pool/hot tub, picnic area, conference room and business center. Hot tub and fireplace in some rooms. National Pa... Lazy J Ranch Motel, Three Rivers 27 miles away All motel rooms are ground level, and there are some individual housekeeping cottages. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Mill Flat Creek.   Whitewater Near Mill Flat Creek: Kings River, Fresno County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Garnet Dike Campground to Kirch Flat Campground) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County , 3 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Dinkey Creek to Main Kings Confluence) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County , 3 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Balch Afterbay to confluence with Dinkey Creek) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 4 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Old mine trail to National Forest Kings confluence) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 6.3 miles long (Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings) Kings River, Fresno County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 7 miles long (Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove) Kings River, Fresno County , 10 miles away, Class V - 10 miles long (Middle South Fork confluence to Garnet Dike Campground) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 5 miles long (Bridge on Forest Service Route 7 to Trimmer Springs Road) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road)   Ski Areas Near Mill Flat Creek: Sierra Summit, California , 22 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 44 miles away, 3100 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 51 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 60 miles away, 800 vertical feet Shirley Meadow, California , 73 miles away, 600 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 95 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 112 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 122 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 128 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 129 miles away, 3500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Mill Flat Creek: Comfort Inn At Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers , 26 miles away Lazy J Ranch Motel, Three Rivers , 27 miles away Best Western Americana, Dinuba , 27 miles away Western Holiday Lodge Three Rivers, Three Rivers , 28 miles away Best Western Exeter Inn & Suites, Exeter , 31 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mill Flat Creek: Mill Flat Campground, Fresno County, 0 miles away Camp Four Campground, Fresno County, 1 miles away Winfrey Campgrounds, Fresno County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Mill Flat Creek: Deep Creek Trail, Fresno County , 13 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno County , 14 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1872 feet elevation difference Red Mountain Trail, Fresno County , 19 miles away,  16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Mill Flat Creek: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 27 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 46 miles away