California whitewater - San Joaquin River, Central Sierra Nevada, Madera/Fresno County
Madera/Fresno
county,
Redinger Dam to Kerckhoff Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 6 miles
The scenic beauty of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then
no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Madera, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beauty of the Central Sierra Nevada is a great
plus for this river. The campgrounds here at San Joaquin River are pretty good. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Redinger Dam to Kerckhoff Reservoir stretch is just one of many. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. The Redinger Dam to Kerckhoff Reservoir stretch of San Joaquin River in Madera/Fresno County is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section.
Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at San Joaquin River all
through the warmest time of the year are in the 80's, and the nighttime is somewhat colder of course, usually in the 40's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 40's, and overnight lows during the winter for San Joaquin River tend to be in the 20's. San Joaquin River
is a reasonably wet place mostly with a great deal of rain; through the month of January you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is July.
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