California whitewater, American River - North Fork Placer county, Confluence with Middle Fork to Folsom Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     3 miles   This section of American River - North Fork is 3 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Sacramento—Arden-Arcade—Roseville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of California and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. This is a pretty short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the     river in one stretch. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. When you're paddling down a Northern Sierra Nevada river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder   than the national norm, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. Briefly about the general area: A trip to Folsom Lake State Park when you're here at American River - North Fork is never a bad idea, and if you're going to from Auburn, you won't be the only one. All year is a delightful time in the Northern Sierra Nevada if you love the outdoors. Going to Auburn State Park near American River - North Fork is a good thing to do, and Tamaroo Bar is in the vicinity, and is a great site. At this river you will always have a good time. Pointed Rocks is something you shouldn't miss if you're here at American River - North Fork. American River - North Fork, Confluence with Middle Fork to Folsom Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near American River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near American River - North Fork: American River - North Fork, Placer County, 1 miles away       Class II - 3 miles long (Confluence with Middle Fork to Folsom Lake) Whitewater Outfitter - Canyon Raft Rentals, Placer County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Sierra Outdoor Center, Placer County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter American River - Middle Fork, Placer / El Dorado County, 9 miles away       Class I(II) - 7.1 miles long (former Greenwood Bridge to Mammoth Bar) Whitewater Outfitter - Black Bear Outdoors, Placer County, 11 miles away       Whitewater outfitter American River - South Fork, El Dorado County, 11 miles away       Class III+ - 15 miles long (Lotus Campground to Folsom Lake) Whitewater Outfitter - Wilderness Adventures, El Dorado County, 11 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Whitewater Voyages, El Dorado County, 12 miles away       Whitewater outfitter American River - North Fork, Placer County, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge to Ponderosa Way Bridge) American River - North Fork, Placer County, 14 miles away       Class IV-V - 4.8 miles long (Colfax-Iowa Hill Road to Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge)   Ski Areas Near American River - North Fork: Soda Springs, California , 51 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs Boreal, California , 54 miles away, 500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 41 runs Sugar Bowl, California , 54 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 13 lifts, 85 runs Donner Ski Ranch, California , 54 miles away, 750 foot drop, 7 lifts, 52 runs Alpine Meadows, California , 58 miles away, 1802 foot drop, 14 lifts, 100 runs Squaw Valley, California , 58 miles away, 2850 foot drop, 33 lifts, 177 runs Tahoe Donner, California , 60 miles away, 600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs Homewood, California , 62 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 56 runs Granlibakken, California , 63 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 1 runs Northstar at Tahoe, California , 67 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 17 lifts, 70 runs   Marinas Near American River - North Fork: Folsom Lake Marina, El Dorado Hills , 11 miles away   Hotels Near American River - North Fork: Powers Mansion, Auburn , 1 miles away Best Western Golden Key, Auburn , 2 miles away Super 8 Auburn, Auburn , 2 miles away Red Lion Inn & Suites Auburn, Auburn , 2 miles away Quality Inn Auburn - Foresthill, Auburn , 2 miles away   Campgrounds Near American River - North Fork: Gold Country Fairgrounds, Auburn, 2 miles away Bowman RV Park, Auburn, 2 miles away Auburn KOA Kampground, Auburn, 4 miles away   Public Lands Near American River - North Fork: Auburn State Park, California , 1 miles away Folsom Lake State Park, California , 9 miles away Marshall Gold Discovery State Park, California , 12 miles away   Golf Courses Near American River - North Fork: Raspberry Hill Public Golf, Auburn , 3 miles away Black Oak Golf Course, Auburn , 4 miles away Winchester County Club, Meadow Vista , 5 miles away   Lakes Near American River - North Fork Halsey Forebay, Placer , 4 miles away Lake Theodore, Placer , 5 miles away Lake Combie, Placer , 6 miles away