California whitewater - Yuba River - South Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, Nevada/ Placer County Nevada/ Placer county, Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V(V+)     7.5 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir stretch of Yuba River - South Fork in California is 7.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V(V+) section of whitewater. If you're coming from Truckee-Grass Valley it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beauty of the Northern Sierra Nevada     is a great plus for this river. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir section is just one of them. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The nature scenery of California and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area:   And that's not everything you can do here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. There's delightful hiking along the Grouse Ridge Trail. Yuba River - South Fork typically gets a good deal of rainfall; through January this area sees the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Don't leave Yuba River - South Fork without first going for a hike along the Mears Lake Valley Trail, and while you're here, you might as well visit Sixmile Valley. Through the long summer days at Yuba River - South Fork temperatures are typically in the 80's; the nighttime is a little colder of course, frequently in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Yuba River - South Fork. Yuba River - South Fork, Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V(V+) Length: 7.5 miles Average Gradient: 113 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.31079 Longitude: -120.5422 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.3226 Longitude: -120.6334 Paddler input for Yuba River - South Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Yuba River - South Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: DOWNIEVILLE 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City 18 miles away Deer Creek Inn is a 150 year old restored Queen Anne Victorian located in the historic Gold Rush town of Nevada City, California. The historic shopping and dining district on Broad Street is only foot... Holiday Inn Express TRUCKEE, Truckee 25 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Truckee Hotel is an conveniently located in Truckee, California a recreational paradise, surrounded by lakes and beautiful mountains. We are within minutes to various ski re... Chalet View Lodge, Graeagle 25 miles away   Northern Sierra Nevada Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Northern Sierra Nevada Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Sierra Nevada. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on Yuba River - South Fork, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Yuba River - South Fork, 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 Truckee-Grass Valley, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Truckee-Grass Valley, California, the metro area neareast to Yuba River - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Yuba River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Yuba River - South Fork: Fordyce Creek, Nevada County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 12.3 miles long (Tadpole Creek to Euchre Bar) Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Wild Plum Campground to Downieville) Rubicon River, Placer/ El Dorado County , 18 miles away, Class V - 20.3 miles long (Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay) American River - Middle Fork, Placer County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Mosquito Ridge Road to confluence with Middle Fork) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 14.5 miles long (Euchre Bar to Colfax-Iowa Hill Road) Pauley Creek, Sierra County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Second Divide Turnout to Downieville) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 14 miles long (Washington to Edwards Crossing) Lavezzola Creek, Sierra County , 21 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville)   Ski Areas Near Yuba River - South Fork: Soda Springs, California , 14 miles away, 625 vertical feet Boreal, California , 16 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 18 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 18 miles away, 750 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 23 miles away, 600 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 25 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 25 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 31 miles away, 300 vertical feet Homewood, California , 32 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Northstar at Tahoe, California , 32 miles away, 2280 vertical feet   Hotels Near Yuba River - South Fork: Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City , 18 miles away Holiday Inn Express TRUCKEE, Truckee , 25 miles away Chalet View Lodge, Graeagle , 25 miles away Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley , 25 miles away Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley , 25 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Yuba River - South Fork: Silver Tip Campground, Placer County, 1 miles away Kelly Lake Campground, Placer County, 1 miles away Indian Springs Campground, Nevada County, 2 miles away   Trails Near Yuba River - South Fork: Mears Lake Valley Trail, Placer County , 2 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 863 feet elevation difference Grouse Ridge Trail, Nevada County , 2 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 1886 feet elevation difference Spaulding Lake Trail, Nevada County , 3 miles away,  3.6 hiking miles, 601 feet elevation difference Big Valley Trail, Placer County , 3 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 1052 feet elevation difference Sugar Pine Point Trail, Placer County , 4 miles away,  4.4 hiking miles, 392 feet elevation difference Glacier Lakes Trail, Nevada County , 5 miles away,  9 hiking miles, 770 feet elevation difference Round Lake Trail, Nevada County , 5 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 406 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Yuba River - South Fork