California whitewater - San Joaquin River, Fresno-Madera County Fresno-Madera county, Kerchoff #1 PH to Kerchoff #2 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     1.9 miles   This stretch of San Joaquin River in Fresno-Madera County is 1.9 miles long and has been rated as a class IV+ section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Madera, as you can see on the road map further down. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Kerchoff #1 PH to Kerchoff #2 section is just one of them. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is a short paddling stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The scenic beauty of California and the water flowing gracefully     down San Joaquin River have people coming here. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: During the summertime months highs here at San Joaquin River reach the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are usually in the 40's, and after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at San Joaquin River drop into the 20's. San Joaquin River   gets lots of water; the wettest month of the year is frequently January, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is July. No need to travel far to pop by interesting stuff like Squaw Leap. San Joaquin River, Kerchoff #1 PH to Kerchoff #2 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV+ Length: 1.9 miles Average Gradient: 55 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.09197 Longitude: -119.55451 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.07089 Longitude: -119.56021 Paddler input for San Joaquin River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at San Joaquin River, California Local climate location: SO ENT YOSEMITE N P 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Yosemite Area, Oakhurst 15 miles away Our hotel is in the closest town to the wonders of Yosemite National Park, just a 15-minute drive away. We are a clean, comfortable gateway to one of the world's unique scenic teasures. Oakhurst is th... Americas Best Value Inn Yosemite, Oakhurst 15 miles away The 2-Diamond AAA Approved Americas Best Value Inn Yosemite of Oakhurst, CA offers our guests the best and newest in town with 69 elegant rooms surrounded by beautiful live oaks, a creek and view of t... Oakhurst Lodge, Oakhurst 15 miles away Oakhurst Lodge - Yosemite National Park Lodging. Convenient Yosemite Lodging near Ahwahnee in Oakhurst, California. Oakhurst Lodge offers convenient Madera County vacation lodging and relaxing and aff...   All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on San Joaquin River, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on San Joaquin River, California. Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Madera, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Madera, California, the metro area neareast to San Joaquin River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near San Joaquin River.   Whitewater Near San Joaquin River: San Joaquin River, Fresno and Madera County , 2 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (5.2 Kerchoff #2 PH to Millerton Reservoir) San Joaquin River, Madera/Fresno County , 2 miles away, Class III-V - 11 miles long (Kerckhoff Reservoir to Millerton Reservoir) San Joaquin River, Madera/Fresno County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Redinger Dam to Kerckhoff Reservoir) Coarse Gold Creek, Madera County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Coarsegold to Spinelli Road) Willow Creek, Madera County , 15 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Chilkoot Campground to Bass Lake) Willow Creek, Madera County , 16 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Greys Mt. Campground to Chilkoot Campground) San Joaquin River, Madera/ Fresno County , 17 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Dam 6 reservoir to Reddinger Reservoir) Little Dry Creek, Fresno County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Sycamore Road to Sycamore Creek) Fresno River, Madera County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 11 miles long (Road 600 to Road 415) Fresno River, Madera County , 19 miles away, Class III-V - 3 miles long (Goldside Drive off road 600 to Road 600)   Ski Areas Near San Joaquin River: Sierra Summit, California , 29 miles away, 1679 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 33 miles away, 540 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 49 miles away, 3100 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 50 miles away, 2580 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 67 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 85 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 95 miles away, 2000 vertical feet   Hotels Near San Joaquin River: Comfort Inn Yosemite Area, Oakhurst , 15 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Yosemite, Oakhurst , 15 miles away Oakhurst Lodge, Oakhurst , 15 miles away Best Western Yosemite Gateway Inn, Oakhurst , 15 miles away Americas Best Inns-Brinkley, Brinkley , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near San Joaquin River: Winchell Cove Campground, Fresno County, 8 miles away Valley Oak Campground, Madera County, 8 miles away Meadow Campground, Madera County, 8 miles away   National Parks Near San Joaquin River: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 28 miles away Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 58 miles away