California whitewater, Dinkey Creek Fresno county, Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     6.3 miles   If you're coming from Visalia-Porterville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The natural beauty of California and the sparkling of the sunlight     on the water beats anything. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. This stretch of Dinkey Creek in California is 6.3 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The beauty of the Central Sierra Nevada   is a great plus for this river. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: Sycamore Springs is always fun to check out, and Dinkey Creek is right by the Bobs Flat Trail. Just can't get enough of the Central Sierra Nevada. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Deep Creek Trail. Dinkey Creek gets very little precipitation. Throughout the month of January you get the most rain around here, and July on the other hand is the driest. All through the summertime at Dinkey Creek temperatures are generally in the 90's; the nighttime is rather cooler of course, regularly in the 60's. Dinkey Creek, Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings 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 Dinkey Creek.   Whitewater Near Dinkey Creek: Kings River, Fresno County, 3 miles away       Class II(III) - 7 miles long (Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County, 3 miles away       Class V - 1.5 miles long (Old mine trail to National Forest Kings confluence) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County, 4 miles away       Class III-V - 5 miles long (Bridge on Forest Service Route 7 to Trimmer Springs Road) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County, 4 miles away       Class V+ - 6.3 miles long (Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County, 4 miles away       Class V - 3 miles long (Dinkey Creek to Main Kings Confluence) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County, 6 miles away       Class V - 1.5 miles long (Balch Afterbay to confluence with Dinkey Creek) Sycamore Creek, Fresno County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River) Mill Flat Creek, Fresno County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Forest Service Road 12S0 to Kings River) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County, 9 miles away       Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road)   Ski Areas Near Dinkey Creek: Sierra Summit, California , 17 miles away, 1679 foot drop, 11 lifts, 45 runs Mammoth Mountain, California , 41 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 27 lifts, 156 runs June Mountain, California , 47 miles away, 2580 foot drop, 7 lifts, 37 runs Badger Pass, California , 52 miles away, 540 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Shirley Meadow, California , 80 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs Dodge Ridge, California , 88 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 59 runs   Marinas Near Dinkey Creek: Shaver Lake Marina, Shaver Lake , 14 miles away Pine Flat Lake Marina, Piedra , 14 miles away Huntington Lake Resort Marina, Lakeshore , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Dinkey Creek: Elliott House Bed And Breakfa, Shaver Lake , 14 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites DINUBA WEST, Dinuba , 26 miles away Best Western Americana, Dinuba , 27 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Port Hueneme , 29 miles away Plantation Bed Breakfast, Lemon Cove , 31 miles away   Campgrounds Near Dinkey Creek: Nutmeg Campground, Fresno County, 3 miles away Oak Flat Campground, Fresno County, 3 miles away Kirch Flat Campground, Fresno County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Dinkey Creek: Deep Creek Trail, Fresno , 6 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno , 8 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1872 feet elevation difference Red Mountain Trail, Fresno , 15 miles away,  16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Dinkey Creek: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 34 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 46 miles away Sierra National Forest, California , 26 miles away Millerton Lake State Park, California , 36 miles away   Lakes Near Dinkey Creek Pine Flat Lake, Fresno , 12 miles away Rainbow Lake, Fresno , 14 miles away Shaver Lake, Fresno , 15 miles away