California whitewater - San Joaquin River - Middle Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, Madera County Madera county, Devils Postpile Nat'l Monument to Mammoth Pool Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     32.5 miles   The beautiful scenery of California and the water flowing gracefully down San Joaquin River - Middle Fork make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of San Joaquin River - Middle Fork is 32.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Devils Postpile Nat'l Monument to Mammoth Pool Reservoir section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby     campground. Now this is a pretty long section, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Sierra Nevada is a great experience. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: Summer at San Joaquin River - Middle Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 90's with night lows in the 50's. Through the wintertime the highs are usually   in the 40's; nighttime lows in the 20's for San Joaquin River - Middle Fork. The amount of rain that falls at San Joaquin River - Middle Fork is close to the national average; January is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is June. San Joaquin River - Middle Fork, Devils Postpile Nat'l Monument to Mammoth Pool Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 32.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.62739 Longitude: -119.0833 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.37649 Longitude: -119.30201 Paddler input for San Joaquin River - Middle Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at San Joaquin River - Middle Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: YOSEMITE PARK HDQTRS 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 1849 Condos at Canyon Lodge, Mammoth Lakes 15 miles away Amenities -Across from Mammoth Mountain's Canyon Lodge, ski lifts and Village Gondola -3 hot tubs and sauna -Outdoor heated pool -Tennis courts (seasonal) -Laundry facilities -DVD rentals Phase I of ... Juniper Springs Resort, Mammoth Lakes 16 miles away Juniper Springs Resort is a quiet slope side property that features only condominium style rooms with the feel of a full service Hotel. We offer a full-service guest experience with amenities such as... The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth - Opening November 1, 2007, Mammoth Lakes 16 miles away The Heart of the Sierras Surrounded by the spectacular Eastern Sierras, The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth enjoys a prime location just in time for the 2007/2008 winter season. The great outdoors beck...   Central Sierra Nevada Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Central Sierra Nevada. Central Sierra Nevada Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Central Sierra Nevada. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork: San Joaquin River, Madera/Fresno County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Mammoth Pool Dam to Mammoth Pool Powerhouse) Mono Creek, Fresno County , 16 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.5 miles long (Vermillion Dam to Mono Diversion) San Joaquin River - South Fork, Fresno/ Madera County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Florence Lake to Mono Hot Springs) San Joaquin River, Madera/ Fresno County , 18 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Dam 6 reservoir to Reddinger Reservoir) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 22 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Dinkey Dome to Dinkey Campgrounds) Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County , 24 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road) Willow Creek, Madera County , 25 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Greys Mt. Campground to Chilkoot Campground) Tenaya Creek, Mariposa County , 26 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide) San Joaquin River - South Fork, Fresno/ Madera County , 26 miles away, Class V - 14 miles long (Bridge over Piute Creek to Florence Lake)   Ski Areas Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork: Sierra Summit, California , 15 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 15 miles away, 3100 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 16 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 34 miles away, 800 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 65 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 80 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 89 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 94 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 94 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Shirley Meadow, California , 108 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork: 1849 Condos at Canyon Lodge, Mammoth Lakes , 15 miles away Juniper Springs Resort, Mammoth Lakes , 16 miles away The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth - Opening November 1, 2007, Mammoth Lakes , 16 miles away Mammoth 8050, Mammoth Lakes , 16 miles away Village at Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Lakes , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork: Granite Creek Campground, Madera County, 6 miles away McCreary Meadow Campground, Madera County, 6 miles away Clover Meadow Campground, Madera County, 6 miles away   Trails Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork: John Muir Trail - section 2, County , 13 miles away, 33.1 hiking miles, 3881 feet elevation difference Mammoth Rock Trail, Mono County , 16 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 1224 feet elevation difference Red Mountain Trail, Fresno County , 17 miles away,  16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference Sherwin Lakes Trail, Mono County , 19 miles away,  3.4 hiking miles, 954 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork: Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 31 miles away Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 33 miles away   Lakes Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork