California whitewater - Rubicon River, Northern Sierra Nevada, Placer/ El Dorado County Placer/ El Dorado county, Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     20.3 miles   The streaming Rubicon River just northeast of Eleven Pines Road. The river serves as a border between Placer and El Dorado counties, and offers challenging whitewater rafting opportunities for experienced paddlers. This is a woodland area approximately 15 miles south of the Hell Hole Reservoir. This is a truly memorable area to spend the day hiking and exploring the area’s lush vegetation and small waterfalls. This parcel is located in a Timber Preserve Zone, so be sure to confirm land use codes and flood data with the County. Says The nature     scenery of Placer/ El Dorado County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The put-in location is a short drive from Truckee-Grass Valley, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. The river winds through the Northern Sierra Nevada and you get great scenery. The Ellicott   Bridge to Ralston Afterbay stretch of Rubicon River in Placer/ El Dorado County is 20.3 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Rubicon River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay stretch is the only one. Briefly about the general area: Wallace Spring is an inspiring spot to have a look at while here; great hiking is available along the Pigeon Roost Trail. This is such a wonderful river. There's fine hiking along the Grizzly Canyon Trail. All the water falling down from the sky makes Rubicon River a wet spot; the wettest month of the year is regularly January, that's the one that rains the most while July is frequently the driest month. Yep, outdoors exciting stuff truly is abundant here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Don't leave Rubicon River without first paying a visit to Pine Tree Spring, and if you would like a little side visit, try Wallace Canyon. Through the months of summer highs here at Rubicon River reach the 90's. Summer night lows sink down to the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are generally in the 50's while Rubicon River overnight low temperatures through the winter are in the 30's. Rubicon River, Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 20.3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.9603 Longitude: -120.4814 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.98989 Longitude: -120.68711 Paddler input for Rubicon River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Rubicon River, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: COLFAX 4 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 Rubicon River.   Whitewater Near Rubicon River: American River - Middle Fork, Placer County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Mosquito Ridge Road to confluence with Middle Fork) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.4 miles long (Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 12.3 miles long (Tadpole Creek to Euchre Bar) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Riverton to Peavine Ridge Road) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Slab Creek Dam to White Rock Powerhouse) Camp Creek, El Dorado County , 16 miles away, Class IV+ - 10.1 miles long (Fleming Meadows trailhead to Happy Valley Road) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7.5 miles long (Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 9.6 miles long (Kyburz to Riverton) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 14.5 miles long (Euchre Bar to Colfax-Iowa Hill Road)   Ski Areas Near Rubicon River: Royal Gorge, California , 22 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 23 miles away, 652 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 25 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Boreal, California , 25 miles away, 500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 25 miles away, 750 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 26 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 27 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Homewood, California , 30 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 30 miles away, 600 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 31 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Rubicon River: Best Western Stagecoach Inn, Pollock Pines , 12 miles away Westhaven Inn Pollock Pines, Pollock Pines , 12 miles away NATIONAL 9 INN, Placerville , 18 miles away Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast, Placerville , 19 miles away Historic Cary House Hotel, Placerville , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rubicon River: Vista Overflow Campground, El Dorado County, 4 miles away Big Tree Grove Campground, Placer County, 5 miles away Ralston Campground, Placer County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Rubicon River: Pigeon Roost Trail, Placer County , 1 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 763 feet elevation difference Grizzly Canyon Trail, Placer County , 2 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 381 feet elevation difference Belix Trail, Placer County , 5 miles away, 6.9 hiking miles, 1141 feet elevation difference Slide Point Trail, Placer County , 6 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 1512 feet elevation difference Nevada Point Trail, El Dorado County , 7 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 2771 feet elevation difference Ellicott Trail, El Dorado County , 7 miles away, 1.3 hiking miles, 1591 feet elevation difference Grey Trail, Placer County , 7 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 2339 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Rubicon River