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

Nevada county, Route 49 to Bridgeport section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     7.2 miles
  The Route 49 to Bridgeport section of Yuba River - South Fork is 7.2 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Nevada County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Yuba City-Marysville, as you can see on the road map further down. 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 visiting here do keep in mind that the
    rivers in this state are less manageable. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. There's camping available near Yuba River - South Fork. The wild scenery of the Northern Sierra Nevada is great. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both,
doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The Route 49 to Bridgeport stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
Starvation Bar is right next door to Yuba River - South Fork and is unquestionably a nice place to
 
stop by. High temperatures at Yuba River - South Fork through the summer months are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Yuba River - South Fork.
The high level of rain makes Yuba River - South Fork a rather wet spot; the wettest month of the year is typically January, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is July.

Yuba River - South Fork, Route 49 to Bridgeport road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 7.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.29809
Longitude: -121.0881

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.29219
Longitude: -121.19311

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Current weather conditions at Yuba River - South Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, California
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Local climate location: STRAWBERRY VALLEY 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley
7 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GOLD MINERS INN-GRASS VALLEY, Grass Valley
7 miles away
Located in the heart of California Gold Country is the newly opened Gold Miners Inn Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Grass Valley, California. Centrally located in downtown Grass Valley, less than 30 minu...

Stage Coach Motel Grass Valley, Grass Valley
7 miles away
Located four blocks from scenic historic downtown Grass Valley in the heart of the gold country. Complimentary Continental Breakfast. Outdoor Parking Local Calls....



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Yuba River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Yuba River - South Fork:
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 - North Fork, Yuba County , 5 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Bullards Bar Dam to Middle Fork Yuba)
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 - 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, Yuba/ Nevada County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Englebright Dam to Highway 20)
Yuba River - Middle Fork, Sierra/ Nevada/ Yuba County , 15 miles away, Class III-V - 22 miles long (Plumago Crossing to Route 49)
Bear River, Nevada / Placer County , 15 miles away, Class II-V - 11 miles long (Highway 174 Bridge to Lake Combie)
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 14 miles long (Washington to Edwards Crossing)
Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 8.5 miles long (Goodyears Bar Bridge to Highway 49 Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Yuba River - South Fork:
Royal Gorge, California , 50 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Soda Springs, California , 53 miles away, 652 vertical feet
Boreal, California , 55 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 , 62 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
 Beaches Near Yuba River - South Fork:
Pine Island Beach, Nevada County , 6 miles away
 Hotels Near Yuba River - South Fork:
Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley , 7 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GOLD MINERS INN-GRASS VALLEY, Grass Valley , 7 miles away
Stage Coach Motel Grass Valley, Grass Valley , 7 miles away
Stagecoach Motel, Grass Valley , 7 miles away
Holiday Lodge, Grass Valley , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Yuba River - South Fork:
Lake Francis Resort, Dobbins, 6 miles away
Moonshine Campground, Camptonville, 6 miles away
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Yuba River - South 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 , 19 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference
Lafayette Ridge Trail, Sierra County , 19 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1583 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Yuba River - South Fork:
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 64 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Yuba River - South Fork:
Nevada County Country Club, Grass Valley , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Yuba River - South Fork

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