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 Bridge over Piute Creek to Florence Lake section of San Joaquin River - South Fork in Fresno/ Madera County is 14 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Bridge over Piute Creek to Florence Lake stretch is one of them. Not     too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Central Sierra Nevada scenery is wonderful. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Fresno/ Madera County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Briefly about the general area: All through the months of summer, highs mostly are in the 70's at San   Joaquin River - South Fork. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at San Joaquin River - South Fork. Hot Springs is a good local attraction. San Joaquin River - South Fork gets a typical amount of annual rain; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain; the driest month is July. 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. 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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, 1679 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 24 miles away, 3100 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 33 miles away, 2580 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 59 miles away, 540 vertical feet Shirley Meadow, California , 87 miles away, 600 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 91 miles away, 1600 vertical feet   Hotels Near San Joaquin River - South Fork: Rodeway Inn Sierra Nevada, Mammoth Lakes , 23 miles away Snowcreek Resort, Mammoth Lakes , 23 miles away Mammoth Creek Inn, Mammoth Lakes , 23 miles away Chateau de Montagne, Mammoth Lakes , 23 miles away Juniper Springs Resort, Mammoth Lakes , 23 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