California whitewater - Sycamore Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno County Fresno county, Maxson Road to Trimmer Springs Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV(V)     3 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The beautiful scenery of California and the water flowing gracefully down Sycamore Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch of Sycamore Creek is 3 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV(V) section by American Whitewater. 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. There's camping available near Sycamore Creek. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This section is quite short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Sierra Nevada is a great experience. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: And if that's not enough there's plenty more fun things to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. It is very waterless here at Sycamore Creek mostly; the month with most of the rain is January, and July on the other hand is the driest. Good hiking is available   along the Bobs Flat Trail, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Sycamore Creek; Deep Creek Trail is a tremendous local trail. Summer brings highs in the 90's to Sycamore Creek, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are usually in the 50's, and night lows throughout the winter for Sycamore Creek tend to be in the 30's. Sycamore Creek, Maxson Road to Trimmer Springs Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV(V) Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.9202 Longitude: -119.30951 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.91749 Longitude: -119.27381 Paddler input for Sycamore Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sycamore Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: AUBERRY 7 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 Sycamore Creek.   Whitewater Near Sycamore Creek: Sycamore Creek, Fresno County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River) Little Dry Creek, Fresno County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Sycamore Road to Sycamore Creek) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County , 4 miles away, Class III-V - 5 miles long (Bridge on Forest Service Route 7 to Trimmer Springs Road) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River) Kings River, Fresno County , 6 miles away, Class II(III) - 7 miles long (Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 6.3 miles long (Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings) Mill Creek, Fresno County , 8 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Squaw Valley to Wonder Valley Guest Ranch) Kings River, Fresno County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Pine Flat Dam to Centerville) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 11 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Old mine trail to National Forest Kings confluence) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County , 12 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Dinkey Creek to Main Kings Confluence)   Ski Areas Near Sycamore Creek: Sierra Summit, California , 20 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 45 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 48 miles away, 800 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 49 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Shirley Meadow, California , 84 miles away, 600 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 84 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 101 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 111 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 117 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 120 miles away, 3500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sycamore Creek: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites DINUBA WEST, Dinuba , 22 miles away Best Western Americana, Dinuba , 22 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Fresno Clovis, Clovis , 29 miles away Best Western Clovis Cole, Clovis , 29 miles away Comfort Suites Clovis, Clovis , 29 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sycamore Creek: Lombardo's Lakeview Resort, Sanger, 4 miles away Lakeridge Camping and Boating, Sanger, 5 miles away Cats Head Campground, Fresno County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Sycamore Creek: Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno County , 1 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1872 feet elevation difference Deep Creek Trail, Fresno County , 3 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference Red Mountain Trail, Fresno County , 18 miles away,  16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Sycamore Creek: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 38 miles away Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 45 miles away