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 scenic beauty of Nevada County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The put-in location is a short drive from Yuba City-Marysville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Route 49 to Bridgeport section of Yuba River - South Fork in California is 7.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're     all set. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Sierra Nevada is a great experience. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Route 49 to Bridgeport stretch is just one of them. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Yuba River - South Fork during the summertime months are in the   80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are typically in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Yuba River - South Fork. Since you're here at Yuba River - South Fork why not pop by Starvation Bar. All the water falling down from the sky makes Yuba River - South Fork a wet spot; the wettest month of the year is commonly January, that's the one that rains the most, and July meanwhile is the driest month. 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 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 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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, 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: Soda Springs, California , 53 miles away, 625 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 Northstar at Tahoe, California , 70 miles away, 2280 vertical feet   Beaches Near Yuba River - South Fork: Pine Island Beach, Nevada County , 6 miles away   Hotels Near Yuba River - South Fork: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GOLD MINERS INN-GRASS VALLEY, Grass Valley , 7 miles away Stagecoach Motel, Grass Valley , 7 miles away Holiday Lodge Grass Valley, Grass Valley , 7 miles away Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley , 8 miles away Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City , 8 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