California whitewater, Mill Creek Fresno county, Squaw Valley to Wonder Valley Guest Ranch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     6 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The Squaw Valley to Wonder Valley Guest Ranch stretch of Mill Creek in California is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V section. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. 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. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The beautiful scenery of California and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Sierra Nevada is a great experience. Not too many hotels   nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike along the Bobs Flat Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. Lots of folks from Squaw Valley come to Mill Creek, and if you're here you can take a hike along the Deep Creek Trail. This river is always fun. It is very dry here at Mill Creek mostly. The month with most of the rain is January, and July meanwhile is the driest month. For the period of the warmest time of the year at Mill Creek highs are usually in the 90's with nighttime lows in the 60's. Mill Creek, Squaw Valley to Wonder Valley Guest Ranch 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 Mill Creek.   Whitewater Near Mill Creek: Mill Creek, Fresno County, 4 miles away       Class V - 6 miles long (Squaw Valley to Wonder Valley Guest Ranch) Kings River, Fresno County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 12 miles long (Pine Flat Dam to Centerville) Sycamore Creek, Fresno County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River) Sycamore Creek, Fresno County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Maxson Road to Trimmer Springs Road) Kings River, Fresno County, 9 miles away       Class II(III) - 7 miles long (Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County, 11 miles away       Class V+ - 6.3 miles long (Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County, 11 miles away       Class III-V - 5 miles long (Bridge on Forest Service Route 7 to Trimmer Springs Road) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County, 12 miles away       Class V - 3 miles long (Dinkey Creek to Main Kings Confluence) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County, 12 miles away       Class V - 1.5 miles long (Old mine trail to National Forest Kings confluence)   Ski Areas Near Mill Creek: Sierra Summit, California , 26 miles away, 1679 foot drop, 11 lifts, 45 runs Mammoth Mountain, California , 51 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 27 lifts, 156 runs June Mountain, California , 56 miles away, 2580 foot drop, 7 lifts, 37 runs Badger Pass, California , 57 miles away, 540 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Shirley Meadow, California , 76 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs Dodge Ridge, California , 92 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 59 runs   Marinas Near Mill Creek: Pine Flat Lake Marina, Piedra , 8 miles away Shaver Lake Marina, Shaver Lake , 19 miles away   Beaches Near Mill Creek: Reedley Beach, Fresno , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Mill Creek: Holiday Inn Express & Suites DINUBA WEST, Dinuba , 16 miles away Best Western Americana, Dinuba , 16 miles away Elliott House Bed And Breakfa, Shaver Lake , 19 miles away Americas Best Value Inn/Kingsburg, Kingsburg , 24 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Visalia, Visalia , 25 miles away   Campgrounds Near Mill Creek: Island Park, Piedra, 6 miles away Kings Canyon Mobile Home Park, Dunlap, 6 miles away Pine Flat County Park, Piedra, 6 miles away   Trails Near Mill Creek: Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno , 9 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1872 feet elevation difference Deep Creek Trail, Fresno , 11 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Mill Creek: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 32 miles away Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 52 miles away Millerton Lake State Park, California , 33 miles away Sierra National Forest, California , 35 miles away   Golf Courses Near Mill Creek: Sherwood Forest Golf Club, Sanger , 13 miles away Ridge Creek Golf Club, Dinuba , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Mill Creek Pine Flat Lake, Fresno , 6 miles away Avocado Lake, Fresno , 11 miles away