California whitewater - Mokelumne River - North Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, Alpine/ Amador/ Calaveras County Alpine/ Amador/ Calaveras county, Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     24.9 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch of Mokelumne River - North Fork is 24.9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. When you're paddling down a Northern Sierra Nevada river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very     forgiving. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The nature scenery of Alpine/ Amador/ Calaveras County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes   Mokelumne River - North Fork a pretty wet place; January is the wettest month with most snow; the driest month of the year is July. Take a hike on the Emigrant Trail, and everyone close by loves skiing at Bear Valley. All the outdoors enjoyable stuff in the Northern Sierra Nevada will keep you coming back again and again. If you're here, you might as well have a look at Snow Valley. For the period of the long summer days here at Mokelumne River - North Fork, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 70's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's typically in the 40's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's, and overnight lows at Mokelumne River - North Fork through the wintertime generally drop into the 10's. Mokelumne River - North Fork, Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 24.9 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.5368 Longitude: -119.8994 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.4986 Longitude: -120.2139 Paddler input for Mokelumne River - North Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Mokelumne River - North Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: TAHOE VALLEY FAA AP 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Pine Cone Acre Motel, South Lake Tahoe 20 miles away This 22 unit family resort located just off Highway 89 is nestled among tall pine trees in a quiet, park-like setting, with onsite heated pool, picnic area and playground.... 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Mokelumne River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Mokelumne River - North Fork: Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Baker Campground to Donnells Lake) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.6 miles long (Strawberry to Kyburz) Stanislaus River - North Fork, Calaveras/ Tuolumne County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 3 miles long (Board's Crossing to Calaveras Big Trees) Stanislaus River - South Fork, Tuolumne County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Highway 108 Bridge to Lyons Reservoir) Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County , 22 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville) Silver Creek - South Fork, El Dorado County , 23 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir) Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County , 23 miles away, Class III - 7.3 miles long (Cave Rock to Hangman's Bridge) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Amador/ Calaveras County , 24 miles away, Class III-V - 14.8 miles long (Close to Bear River to Tiger Creek Afterbay) Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne County , 24 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Sand Bar Flat Dam to Camp 9 Powerhouse) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 26 miles away, Class III-V - 9.6 miles long (Kyburz to Riverton)   Ski Areas Near Mokelumne River - North Fork: Bear Valley, California , 2 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 9 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 15 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 19 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 24 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Homewood, California , 32 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 35 miles away, 300 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 37 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 39 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Northstar at Tahoe, California , 41 miles away, 2280 vertical feet   Hotels Near Mokelumne River - North Fork: Pine Cone Acre Motel, South Lake Tahoe , 20 miles away Best Tahoe West Inn, South Lake Tahoe , 20 miles away Fantasy Inn And Wedding Chapel, South Lake Tahoe , 20 miles away Harvest Inn-St Helena, Napa Valley, Saint Helena , 21 miles away Tahoe Valley Lodge, South Lake Tahoe , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mokelumne River - North Fork: Overflow Campground, Alpine County, 3 miles away Lake Alpine Campground, Alpine County, 4 miles away Pine Marten Campground, Alpine County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Mokelumne River - North Fork: Emigrant Trail, Alpine County , 4 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 463 feet elevation difference Charity Valley Trail, Alpine County , 15 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 2275 feet elevation difference Hawley Grade Trail, El Dorado County , 16 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 920 feet elevation difference Burnside Lake Trail, Alpine County , 17 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2762 feet elevation difference Pacific Crest Trail - section 13, County , 19 miles away, 66 hiking miles, 3818 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Mokelumne River - North Fork: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 58 miles away   Lakes Near Mokelumne River - North Fork