California whitewater, San Joaquin River Madera Fresno county, Redinger Dam to Kerckhoff Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     6 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The natural beauty of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The starting location is a short drive from Madera, as you can see on the road map further down. For all you camping people there are     campgrounds nearby. This stretch of San Joaquin River in Madera/Fresno County is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The beautiful Central Sierra Nevada scenery is an added bonus.   This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general area: Lots of folks from Auberry come to San Joaquin River. The high level of precipitation makes San Joaquin River a quite wet site. January is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is July. All through the warm months at San Joaquin River highs are commonly in the 80's; the night is somewhat cooler of course, typically in the 40's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at San Joaquin River. San Joaquin River, Redinger Dam to Kerckhoff Reservoir 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 San Joaquin River.   Whitewater Near San Joaquin River: San Joaquin River, Madera/Fresno County, 2 miles away       Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Redinger Dam to Kerckhoff Reservoir) San Joaquin River, Madera/Fresno County, 2 miles away       Class III-V - 11 miles long (Kerckhoff Reservoir to Millerton Reservoir) San Joaquin River, Fresno-Madera County, 6 miles away       Class IV+ - 1.9 miles long (Kerchoff #1 PH to Kerchoff #2) San Joaquin River, Fresno and Madera County, 7 miles away       Class III - 3 miles long (5.2 Kerchoff #2 PH to Millerton Reservoir) Willow Creek, Madera County, 12 miles away       Class V - 3 miles long (Chilkoot Campground to Bass Lake) Willow Creek, Madera County, 13 miles away       Class V - 3 miles long (Greys Mt. Campground to Chilkoot Campground) Little Dry Creek, Fresno County, 13 miles away       Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Sycamore Road to Sycamore Creek) San Joaquin River, Madera/Fresno County, 15 miles away       Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Mammoth Pool Dam to Mammoth Pool Powerhouse) San Joaquin River, Madera/ Fresno County, 15 miles away       Class V - 8 miles long (Dam 6 reservoir to Reddinger Reservoir) Coarse Gold Creek, Madera County, 16 miles away       Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Coarsegold to Spinelli Road)   Ski Areas Near San Joaquin River: Sierra Summit, California , 23 miles away, 1679 foot drop, 11 lifts, 45 runs Badger Pass, California , 31 miles away, 540 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Mammoth Mountain, California , 43 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 27 lifts, 156 runs June Mountain, California , 44 miles away, 2580 foot drop, 7 lifts, 37 runs Dodge Ridge, California , 66 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 59 runs Bear Valley, California , 84 miles away, 1900 foot drop, 11 lifts, 67 runs Kirkwood, California , 94 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 15 lifts, 65 runs Sierra at Tahoe, California , 100 miles away, 2212 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs   Marinas Near San Joaquin River: Pines Marina, Bass Lake , 11 miles away Shaver Lake Marina, Shaver Lake , 12 miles away Millerton Lake Marina, Friant , 15 miles away Pine Flat Lake Marina, Piedra , 20 miles away   Hotels Near San Joaquin River: Elliott House Bed And Breakfa, Shaver Lake , 12 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Port Hueneme , 15 miles away Comfort Inn Yosemite Area, Oakhurst , 15 miles away Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn, Oakhurst , 15 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Yosemite South Gate, Oakhurst , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near San Joaquin River: Redinger, Auberry, 2 miles away Smalley Cove, Auberry, 3 miles away Cedar Bluff Campground Sierra National Forest, Clovis, 5 miles away   Trails Near San Joaquin River: Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno , 18 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1872 feet elevation difference Deep Creek Trail, Fresno , 18 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near San Joaquin River: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 27 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 56 miles away Millerton Lake State Park, California , 17 miles away Sierra National Forest, California , 21 miles away   Golf Courses Near San Joaquin River: Brighton Crest Country Club, Friant , 15 miles away Ahwahnee Golf Course, Oakhurst , 18 miles away North Curn Golf, Clovis , 19 miles away   Lakes Near San Joaquin River Redinger Lake, Madera , 2 miles away Manzanita Lake, Madera , 6 miles away Bass Lake, Madera , 8 miles away