California whitewater, American River - South Fork El Dorado county, Kyburz to Riverton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     9.6 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Gardnerville Ranchos, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The natural beauty of El Dorado County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The Kyburz to Riverton stretch of American River - South Fork in El Dorado County is 9.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-V section.     A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The campgrounds here at American River - South Fork are pretty good. The Kyburz to Riverton section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The wild scenery of the Northern Sierra   Nevada is great. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: Hiking along the Sun Rock Trail is perfect fun; Eldorado National Forest is a great place to stretch your legs a bit. Life's too short to enjoy all the amusing stuff in the Northern Sierra Nevada. A perfect place close to American River - South Fork is Screech Owl Canyon, and American River - South Fork is right by the Windmiller Trail. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. For the period of the warmest time of the year at American River - South Fork temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's. American River - South Fork, Kyburz to Riverton 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 - South Fork.   Whitewater Near American River - South Fork: American River - South Fork, El Dorado County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Riverton to Peavine Ridge Road) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County, 5 miles away       Class III-V - 9.6 miles long (Kyburz to Riverton) Silver Creek - South Fork, El Dorado County, 8 miles away       Class V+ - 2 miles long (Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County, 9 miles away       Class IV-V - 9.4 miles long (Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road) Rubicon River, Placer/ El Dorado County, 13 miles away       Class V - 20.3 miles long (Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay) Camp Creek, El Dorado County, 13 miles away       Class IV+ - 10.1 miles long (Fleming Meadows trailhead to Happy Valley Road) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County, 16 miles away       Class IV-V - 9.6 miles long (Strawberry to Kyburz) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Amador/ Calaveras County, 17 miles away       Class III-V - 14.8 miles long (Close to Bear River to Tiger Creek Afterbay) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Amador/ Calaveras County, 21 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Below Tiger Creek to Red Corral Road) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County, 23 miles away       Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Slab Creek Dam to White Rock Powerhouse)   Ski Areas Near American River - South Fork: Sierra at Tahoe, California , 20 miles away, 2212 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs Kirkwood, California , 22 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 15 lifts, 65 runs Homewood, California , 22 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 56 runs Alpine Meadows, California , 23 miles away, 1802 foot drop, 14 lifts, 100 runs Squaw Valley, California , 24 miles away, 2850 foot drop, 33 lifts, 177 runs Granlibakken, California , 25 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 1 runs Bear Valley, California , 27 miles away, 1900 foot drop, 11 lifts, 67 runs Sugar Bowl, California , 29 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 13 lifts, 85 runs Donner Ski Ranch, California , 30 miles away, 750 foot drop, 7 lifts, 52 runs Soda Springs, California , 30 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs   Marinas Near American River - South Fork: Bear River Lake Resort, Pioneer , 12 miles away   Hotels Near American River - South Fork: Best Western Stagecoach Inn, Pollock Pines , 16 miles away Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Kirkwood , 22 miles away Tamarack Lodge At Bear Valley, Bear Valley , 24 miles away PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley , 25 miles away Village At Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley , 25 miles away   Campgrounds Near American River - South Fork: Silver Creek Group, Grizzly Flats, 2 miles away Digger Indian Spring Campground, El Dorado County, 3 miles away Sand Flat Campground, El Dorado County, 3 miles away   Trails Near American River - South Fork: Windmiller Trail, El Dorado , 8 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 1011 feet elevation difference Sun Rock Trail, El Dorado , 8 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 419 feet elevation difference Poison Hole Trail, El Dorado , 10 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1377 feet elevation difference Hunsucker Trail, El Dorado , 10 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 413 feet elevation difference South Fork Trail, El Dorado , 11 miles away,  6.8 hiking miles, 1919 feet elevation difference Dry Lakes Trail, El Dorado , 11 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 879 feet elevation difference Loon Lake Trail, El Dorado , 11 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 556 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near American River - South Fork: Eldorado National Forest, California , 2 miles away Emerald Bay State Park, California , 22 miles away Sugar Pine Point State Park, California , 22 miles away   Lakes Near American River - South Fork Pearl Lake, El Dorado , 10 miles away Grouse Lake, El Dorado , 13 miles away Lake Number Three, El Dorado , 13 miles away