California whitewater - San Joaquin River - South Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno/ Madera County Fresno/ Madera county, Bridge over Piute Creek to Florence Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     14 miles   The scenic beauty of California and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. When you're paddling down a Central Sierra Nevada river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river     if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There's camping available near San Joaquin River - South Fork. The Bridge over Piute Creek to Florence Lake section of San Joaquin River - South Fork in California is 14 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Briefly about the general area: From a rain point of view San Joaquin River - South Fork is a relatively typical place; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain; July   is the month with the least moisture. For the duration of the summertime months at San Joaquin River - South Fork highs are frequently in the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and night lows at San Joaquin River - South Fork during the winter usually fall into the 20's. A short tour to Hot Springs is always worthwhile. San Joaquin River - South Fork, Bridge over Piute Creek to Florence Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 14 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.22219 Longitude: -118.8323 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.24229 Longitude: -118.94181 Paddler input for San Joaquin River - South Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at San Joaquin River - South Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: HUNTINGTON LAKE 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Rodeway Inn Sierra Nevada, Mammoth Lakes 23 miles away Our hotel is located along Highway 395, less than 10 miles from Devils Postpile National Monument, Convict Lake and Crowley Lake. The hotel is close to Rainbow Falls and Hot Creek. Mammoth Lakes Airpo... Mammoth Creek Inn, Mammoth Lakes 23 miles away The Mammoth Creek Inn is Mammoth?s best-kept secret and a tradition for more than 30 years. Under new ownership, this European-style lodge has kept all of its charm while adding new amenities and serv... Juniper Springs Resort, Mammoth Lakes 23 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...   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 - South Fork.   Whitewater Near San Joaquin River - South Fork: San Joaquin River - South Fork, Fresno/ Madera County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Florence Lake to Mono Hot Springs) Mono Creek, Fresno County , 10 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.5 miles long (Vermillion Dam to Mono Diversion) Kings River - Middle Fork, Fresno County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Above Wishon Reservoir) Kings River - Middle Fork, Fresno County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 29 miles long (Dusy Branch to South Fork confluence) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 19 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Dinkey Dome to Dinkey Campgrounds) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road) Kings River, Fresno County , 21 miles away, Class V - 10 miles long (Middle South Fork confluence to Garnet Dike Campground) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County , 23 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Balch Afterbay to confluence with Dinkey Creek) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 24 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Old mine trail to National Forest Kings confluence) Kings River, Fresno County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Garnet Dike Campground to Kirch Flat Campground)   Ski Areas Near San Joaquin River - South Fork: Sierra Summit, California , 19 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 24 miles away, 3100 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 33 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 59 miles away, 800 vertical feet Shirley Meadow, California , 87 miles away, 600 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 91 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 106 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 114 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 119 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 119 miles away, 2212 vertical feet   Hotels Near San Joaquin River - South Fork: Rodeway Inn Sierra Nevada, Mammoth Lakes , 23 miles away Mammoth Creek Inn, Mammoth Lakes , 23 miles away Juniper Springs Resort, Mammoth Lakes , 23 miles away Quality Inn Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Lakes , 23 miles away Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Mammoth Lakes, California, Mammoth Lakes , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near San Joaquin River - South Fork: Lower Blayney Campground, Fresno County, 1 miles away Jackass's Meadows Campground, Fresno County, 6 miles away Florence Lake Campground, Fresno County, 7 miles away   Trails Near San Joaquin River - South Fork: Red Mountain Trail, Fresno County , 18 miles away,  16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near San Joaquin River - South Fork: Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 21 miles away Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 44 miles away   Lakes Near San Joaquin River - South Fork