California whitewater, Feather River - North Fork Plumas Butte county, Cresta Dam to Poe Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     6.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The Cresta Dam to Poe Dam section of Feather River - North Fork in California is 6.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for     that. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Cresta Dam to Poe Dam section is just one of many. If you're coming from Chico 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. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. The Northern Sierra Nevada scenery is wonderful. The scenic beauty of Plumas/ Butte County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you're a camper you can   camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Feather River - North Fork without visiting Plumas National Forest, and you'll meet a lot of people from Stirling City here. Yep, outdoors exciting stuff truly is plentiful here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. What would a spot like Feather River - North Fork be without out of the ordinary nearby characteristics like Arch Rock. Throughout the months of summer highs here at Feather River - North Fork get into the 80's. Feather River - North Fork, Cresta Dam to Poe Dam 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 Feather River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Feather River - North Fork: Feather River - North Fork, Plumas/ Butte County, 3 miles away       Class III-V - 6.5 miles long (Cresta Dam to Poe Dam) Feather River - North Fork, Butte County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V - 7.5 miles long (Poe Dam to Poe Powerhouse) Big Kimshew Creek, Butte County, 8 miles away       Class V - -blank- miles long (to Confluence with West Fork of Feather) Feather River - North Fork, Plumas County, 11 miles away       Class III-V - 8 miles long (Rock Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse) Feather River - Middle Fork, Plumas/ Butte County, 12 miles away       Class V+ - 6.5 miles long (Milsap Bridge to Lake Oroville) Butte Creek, Butte County, 18 miles away       Class II+ - 6 miles long (PGandE Powerhouse to Covered Bridge) Deer Creek, Tehama County, 20 miles away       Class IV-V - 43 miles long (Highway 32 to Route 99) Feather River - North Fork, Plumas County, 21 miles away       Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Caribou to East BrancHighway North Fork Feather) Feather River - North Fork, Plumas County, 23 miles away       Class III-V - 10 miles long (Virgilia to Belden) Mill Creek, Tehama County, 27 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 43 miles long (Town of Mill Creek to First Diversion Dam)   Ski Areas Near Feather River - North Fork: Soda Springs, California , 76 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs Boreal, California , 77 miles away, 500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 41 runs Donner Ski Ranch, California , 79 miles away, 750 foot drop, 7 lifts, 52 runs Sugar Bowl, California , 79 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 13 lifts, 85 runs Tahoe Donner, California , 83 miles away, 600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs Squaw Valley, California , 87 miles away, 2850 foot drop, 33 lifts, 177 runs Alpine Meadows, California , 88 miles away, 1802 foot drop, 14 lifts, 100 runs Northstar at Tahoe, California , 93 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 17 lifts, 70 runs Granlibakken, California , 94 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 1 runs Homewood, California , 95 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 56 runs   Marinas Near Feather River - North Fork: Lake Oroville Marina, Paradise , 14 miles away   Hotels Near Feather River - North Fork: Comfort Inn Paradise, Paradise , 15 miles away Super 8 Oroville, Oroville , 21 miles away Sunset Inn, Oroville , 21 miles away Lodge At Feather Falls Casino, Oroville , 21 miles away Americas Best Value Inn And Suites Oroville, Oroville , 22 miles away   Campgrounds Near Feather River - North Fork: Four Trees Sno Park, Storrie, 6 miles away Pipejam Lake, Storrie, 7 miles away Rogers Cow Camp, Storrie, 7 miles away   Trails Near Feather River - North Fork: Yellow Creek Trail, Plumas , 16 miles away, 5.7 hiking miles, 1226 feet elevation difference Carter Meadow Trail, Tehama , 19 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1153 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Feather River - North Fork: Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 30 miles away Plumas National Forest, California , 13 miles away Lake Oroville State Park, California , 17 miles away Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park, California , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Feather River - North Fork: Paradise Pines Golf Club, Magalia , 14 miles away Lava Creek Golf Course, Paradise , 15 miles away Kelly Ridge Golf Course, Oroville , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Feather River - North Fork Bear Lake, Plumas , 8 miles away Concow Reservoir, Butte , 10 miles away Philbrook Reservoir, Butte , 11 miles away