California whitewater - Yuba River - North Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, Yuba County

Yuba county, Bullards Bar Dam to Middle Fork Yuba section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     2.3 miles
  The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Yuba City-Marysville, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful California scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Yuba River - North Fork beats anything. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. This section of
    Yuba River - North Fork in Yuba County is 2.3 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The campgrounds here at Yuba River - North Fork are pretty good. When
you're paddling down a Northern Sierra Nevada river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. 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. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky
 
makes Yuba River - North Fork a wet location; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain while July is mostly the driest month. Summertime at Yuba River - North Fork comes with high temperatures in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Yuba River - North Fork.
Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable things in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Don't leave Yuba River - North Fork without first checking out Rocky Point. You have to explore Klensendorf Point when you're here at Yuba River - North Fork; if you want a little side trip, try Marys Ravine.

Yuba River - North Fork, Bullards Bar Dam to Middle Fork Yuba road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 2.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.3922
Longitude: -121.14

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.36859
Longitude: -121.1354

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Current weather conditions at Yuba River - North Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, California
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Local climate location: STRAWBERRY VALLEY 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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10 miles away
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10 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Yuba City-Marysville, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Yuba City-Marysville, California, the metro area neareast to Yuba River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Yuba River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Yuba River - Middle Fork, Nevada/ Yuba County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 49 to North Fork Yuba)
Yuba River, Yuba/ Nevada County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.5 miles long (North and Middle Fork confluence to Englebright Reservoir)
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.2 miles long (Route 49 to Bridgeport)
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Purdon's Crossing to Route 49)
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Edwards Crossing to Purdon Crossing)
Yuba River - Middle Fork, Sierra/ Nevada/ Yuba County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 22 miles long (Plumago Crossing to Route 49)
Yuba River, Yuba/ Nevada County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Englebright Dam to Highway 20)
Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 8.5 miles long (Goodyears Bar Bridge to Highway 49 Bridge)
Feather River - South Fork, Plumas County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 8.3 miles long (Little Grass Valley Reservoir to South Fork Diversion Dam)
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 14 miles long (Washington to Edwards Crossing)
 Ski Areas Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Soda Springs, California , 52 miles away, 625 vertical feet
Boreal, California , 54 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Sugar Bowl, California , 56 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Donner Ski Ranch, California , 56 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Tahoe Donner, California , 61 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Squaw Valley, California , 63 miles away, 2850 vertical feet
Alpine Meadows, California , 63 miles away, 1802 vertical feet
Granlibakken, California , 69 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Homewood, California , 69 miles away, 1650 vertical feet
Northstar at Tahoe, California , 70 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Holiday Lodge Grass Valley, Grass Valley , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GOLD MINERS INN-GRASS VALLEY, Grass Valley , 10 miles away
Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City , 10 miles away
Stagecoach Motel, Grass Valley , 10 miles away
Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Hornswaggle Group Campground, Yuba County, 2 miles away
Garden Point Campground, Yuba County, 3 miles away
Burnt Bridge Campground, Yuba County, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Yuba River - North Fork:
South Yuba Trail, Nevada County , 12 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference
Humbug Trail, Nevada County , 15 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference
Halls Ranch Trail, Sierra County , 16 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference
Lafayette Ridge Trail, Sierra County , 18 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1583 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 60 miles away
 Lakes Near Yuba River - North Fork

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