California whitewater - Stanislaus River - North Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, Calaveras/ Tuolumne County Calaveras/ Tuolumne county, Board's Crossing to Calaveras Big Trees section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     3 miles   The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The nature scenery of California and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Board's Crossing to Calaveras Big     Trees section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The Board's Crossing to Calaveras Big Trees stretch of Stanislaus River - North Fork in Calaveras/ Tuolumne County is 3 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Stanislaus River - North Fork are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The beauty of the Central Sierra Nevada is a great plus for this river. The starting location is a short drive from Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly   about the general area: It's always perfect to go to Oak Leaf Spring, and a wooded neighborhood close by is Calaveras Bigtree National Forest. Stanislaus River - North Fork generally gets lots of rainfall; January is the month that gets the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. And that's not all you can do here in the Central Sierra Nevada. Put some time aside to spend at Million Dollar Spring if you're here at Stanislaus River - North Fork. Summer brings highs in the 90's to Stanislaus River - North Fork; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while Stanislaus River - North Fork nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 30's. Stanislaus River - North Fork, Board's Crossing to Calaveras Big Trees road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.30443 Longitude: -120.23307 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.27009 Longitude: -120.2697 Paddler input for Stanislaus River - North Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Stanislaus River - North Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: TIGER CREEK P H 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Sonora Oaks, Sonora 18 miles away Stay at this Sonora, California hotel conveniently located at the junction of Highways 49 and 108 in the heart of Gold Country. Nestled under ancient arbors in the historic Mother Lode area of the S... Quail Hollow One, Sonora 18 miles away At Quail Hollow One Apartments we know theres nothing easy about temporary relocation. 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Outdoors Recreation Near Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, California, the metro area neareast to Stanislaus River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Stanislaus River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Stanislaus River - North Fork: Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Sand Bar Flat Dam to Camp 9 Powerhouse) Stanislaus River - South Fork, Tuolumne County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Highway 108 Bridge to Lyons Reservoir) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Amador/ Calaveras County , 14 miles away, Class III-V - 14.8 miles long (Close to Bear River to Tiger Creek Afterbay) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Alpine/ Amador/ Calaveras County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 24.9 miles long (Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Amador/ Calaveras County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Below Tiger Creek to Red Corral Road) Clavey River, Tuolumne County , 22 miles away, Class V+ - 20.8 miles long (Lower Bridge to Ward's Ferry) Clavey River, Tuolumne County , 23 miles away, Class V+ - 8.5 miles long (Upper Bridge to Lower Bridge) Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County , 24 miles away, Class IV-V - 18 miles long (Lumsden Campground to Wards Ferry Bridge) Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 9 miles long (Cherry Creek to Meral's Pool) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.6 miles long (Strawberry to Kyburz)   Ski Areas Near Stanislaus River - North Fork: Bear Valley, California , 18 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 21 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 25 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 30 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 41 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Homewood, California , 44 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 48 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 48 miles away, 300 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 49 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 53 miles away, 540 vertical feet   Hotels Near Stanislaus River - North Fork: Best Western Sonora Oaks, Sonora , 18 miles away Quail Hollow One, Sonora , 18 miles away Days Inn Sonora, Sonora , 19 miles away Inns Of California Sonora, Sonora , 19 miles away The Gold Lodge, Sonora , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Stanislaus River - North Fork: Squaw Hollow Campground, Calaveras County, 3 miles away Camp Connell, Arnold, 3 miles away Sourgrass Campground, Calaveras County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Stanislaus River - North Fork: Emigrant Trail, Alpine County , 19 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 463 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Stanislaus River - North Fork: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 56 miles away