California whitewater - Yuba River - South Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, Nevada County Nevada county, Purdon's Crossing to Route 49 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     4 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Truckee-Grass Valley, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Purdon's Crossing to Route 49 section is just one of them. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this     is an area with plenty of rivers for that. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The river winds through the Northern Sierra Nevada and you get great scenery. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. The natural beauty of California and the cool fresh water beats anything. The Purdon's Crossing to Route 49 stretch of Yuba River - South Fork in California is 4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. Briefly about the general area: Yuba River - South Fork usually gets a good deal of rain; most of the rain falls during January, and July meanwhile is the driest month. And if that's not enough there's a heap more cool   stuff to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Summer at Yuba River - South Fork comes with high temperatures in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 40's with temperatures at Yuba River - South Fork dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. Don't leave Yuba River - South Fork without first checking out Devils Slide, and Meyers Ravine is also a pleasant location to explore. Yuba River - South Fork, Purdon's Crossing to Route 49 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.32759 Longitude: -121.04531 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.29809 Longitude: -121.0881 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: STRAWBERRY VALLEY 1 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City 4 miles away 9 Tastefully appointed BnB cottages in this parklike setting 1 acre with tree-shaded grassy courtyard... Nevada City Inn, Nevada City 5 miles away A home away from home! Comfortable, park-like setting, 2/3 of a mile to downtown Nevada City, 27 guest rooms inluding 7 cottages. We are now an all non smoking room hotel. We are a pet friendly hotel... 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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: Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 4 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Edwards Crossing to Purdon Crossing) Yuba River - Middle Fork, Nevada/ Yuba County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 49 to North Fork Yuba) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.2 miles long (Route 49 to Bridgeport) Yuba River - North Fork, Yuba County , 6 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Bullards Bar Dam to Middle Fork Yuba) Yuba River, Yuba/ Nevada County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.5 miles long (North and Middle Fork confluence to Englebright Reservoir) Yuba River - Middle Fork, Sierra/ Nevada/ Yuba County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 22 miles long (Plumago Crossing to Route 49) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 14 miles long (Washington to Edwards Crossing) Bear River, Nevada / Placer County , 13 miles away, Class II-V - 11 miles long (Highway 174 Bridge to Lake Combie) Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 8.5 miles long (Goodyears Bar Bridge to Highway 49 Bridge) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.8 miles long (Colfax-Iowa Hill Road to Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Yuba River - South Fork: Royal Gorge, California , 45 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 47 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 49 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 51 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 51 miles away, 750 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 56 miles away, 600 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 57 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 58 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 64 miles away, 300 vertical feet Homewood, California , 64 miles away, 1650 vertical feet   Hotels Near Yuba River - South Fork: Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City , 4 miles away Nevada City Inn, Nevada City , 5 miles away Holiday Lodge Grass Valley, Grass Valley , 5 miles away Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley , 5 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GOLD MINERS INN-GRASS VALLEY, Grass Valley , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Yuba River - South Fork: Snow Mountain Camp LTD, Nevada City, 2 miles away Aspen Group - Tahoe National Forest, Nevada City, 4 miles away Cottonwood Creek - Tahoe National Forest, Nevada City, 4 miles away   Trails Near Yuba River - South Fork: South Yuba Trail, Nevada County , 7 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference Humbug Trail, Nevada County , 10 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference Lafayette Ridge Trail, Sierra County , 14 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1583 feet elevation difference Halls Ranch Trail, Sierra County , 15 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Yuba River - South Fork: Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 66 miles away   Golf Courses Near Yuba River - South Fork: Nevada County Country Club, Grass Valley , 5 miles away