California whitewater - Yosemite Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County Mariposa county, Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     8 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This stretch of Yosemite Creek in California is 8 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. Yosemite Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls stretch is the only one. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are     lots of good places for that around here. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The natural beauty of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. When you're paddling down a Central Sierra Nevada river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: Man, is there plenty of amusing stuff to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. Yosemite Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; throughout   January this area sees the most rain; the driest of the months is July. The warmest time of the year at Yosemite Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are frequently in the 40's while Yosemite Creek nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 20's. Going for a hike on the Hetch Hetchy Trail is always a wonderful adventure; you can go for a hike on the North Dome Trail. Yosemite Creek, Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.8515 Longitude: -119.57361 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.7583 Longitude: -119.59421 Paddler input for Yosemite Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Yosemite Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY DAM 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park 8 miles away Wawona is one of the oldest mountain resort hotels in California and a National Historic Landmark. Its verdant meadows, rushing streams, and tranquility make this a favorite of those who prefer a rela... Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park 8 miles away As the closest property to Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Lodge is an idyllic spot for families, group retreats and visitors seeking to blend the comforts of a hotel while exploring the wilderness. In 1998,... Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park 8 miles away Housekeeping Camp is located along a section of the Merced River in the center of Yosemite Valley. This is the ideal location for those who like to camp outdoors without the bother of setting up a ten...   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. Books about whitewater paddling on Yosemite Creek, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Yosemite Creek, California. Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Madera, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Madera, California, the metro area neareast to Yosemite Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Yosemite Creek.   Whitewater Near Yosemite Creek: Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir) Tenaya Creek, Mariposa County , 7 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide) Merced River, Mariposa County , 10 miles away, Class V - 4.8 miles long (Routes 120-140 Junction to Arch Rock Entrance Station) Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper) Big Creek, Mariposa County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1 miles long (Chowchilla Mountain Road to South Fork Merced River) Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.4 miles long (Snyder Gulch to Route 140 Bridge) Willow Creek, Madera County , 24 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Greys Mt. Campground to Chilkoot Campground) Willow Creek, Madera County , 25 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Chilkoot Campground to Bass Lake) Cherry Creek - West Fork, Tuolumne County , 25 miles away, Class V+ - 9.5 miles long (Bourland Meadow to Cherry Lake) Tuolumne River - South Fork, Tuolumne County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Highway 120 to Rainbow Pool Picnic Area)   Ski Areas Near Yosemite Creek: Badger Pass, California , 10 miles away, 800 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 33 miles away, 1600 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 34 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 41 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Sierra Summit, California , 43 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 49 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 58 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 64 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 66 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Homewood, California , 81 miles away, 1650 vertical feet   Hotels Near Yosemite Creek: Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 8 miles away Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park , 8 miles away Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park , 8 miles away Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 8 miles away Curry Village, Yosemite National Park , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Yosemite Creek: Porcupine Flat Campground, Mariposa County, 1 miles away Upper River Campground, Mariposa County, 3 miles away Lower River Campground, Mariposa County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Yosemite Creek: Hetch Hetchy Trail, Mariposa County , 2 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 3804 feet elevation difference North Dome Trail, Mariposa County , 2 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4985 feet elevation difference Eagle Peak Trail, Mariposa County , 2 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 3939 feet elevation difference Yosemite Falls Trail, Mariposa County , 3 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 3958 feet elevation difference Tenaya Lake And Tuolumne Meadows Trail, Mariposa County , 4 miles away,  10.8 hiking miles, 910 feet elevation difference Four Mile Trail, Mariposa County , 4 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 3869 feet elevation difference Ten Lakes Trail, Mariposa County , 5 miles away, 16.9 hiking miles, 2769 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Yosemite Creek: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 13 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 60 miles away   Lakes Near Yosemite Creek