California whitewater, San Joaquin River - Middle Fork Madera county, Devils Postpile Nat'l Monument to Mammoth Pool Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     32.5 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Madera, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The natural beauty of Madera County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. There's camping available near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots     in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Now this is a pretty long section, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. The river winds through the Central Sierra Nevada and you get great scenery. 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. This section of San Joaquin River - Middle Fork in California is 32.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater   a class V+ section of whitewater. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: If you like skiing, you're in luck; Sierra Summit is right next door to San Joaquin River - Middle Fork; Sierra National Forest is a great place to stretch your legs a bit. All the outdoors cool things in the Central Sierra Nevada will keep you coming back over and over. Take a hike on the John Muir Trail - section 2. For the period of the months of summer highs here at San Joaquin River - Middle Fork reach the 90's. San Joaquin River - Middle Fork, Devils Postpile Nat'l Monument to Mammoth Pool 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 - Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork: San Joaquin River - Middle Fork, Madera County, 10 miles away       Class V+ - 32.5 miles long (Devils Postpile Nat'l Monument to Mammoth Pool Reservoir) San Joaquin River, Madera/ Fresno County, 13 miles away       Class V - 8 miles long (Dam 6 reservoir to Reddinger Reservoir) San Joaquin River, Madera/Fresno County, 13 miles away       Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Mammoth Pool Dam to Mammoth Pool Powerhouse) Mono Creek, Fresno County, 16 miles away       Class IV(V) - 1.5 miles long (Vermillion Dam to Mono Diversion) Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County, 18 miles away       Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper) San Joaquin River - South Fork, Fresno/ Madera County, 20 miles away       Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Florence Lake to Mono Hot Springs) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County, 22 miles away       Class V - 3.5 miles long (Dinkey Dome to Dinkey Campgrounds) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County, 23 miles away       Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road) Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County, 23 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir) Willow Creek, Madera County, 25 miles away       Class V - 3 miles long (Greys Mt. Campground to Chilkoot Campground)   Ski Areas Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork: Sierra Summit, California , 15 miles away, 1679 foot drop, 11 lifts, 45 runs Mammoth Mountain, California , 15 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 27 lifts, 156 runs June Mountain, California , 16 miles away, 2580 foot drop, 7 lifts, 37 runs Badger Pass, California , 34 miles away, 540 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Dodge Ridge, California , 65 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 59 runs Bear Valley, California , 80 miles away, 1900 foot drop, 11 lifts, 67 runs Kirkwood, California , 89 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 15 lifts, 65 runs Sierra at Tahoe, California , 94 miles away, 2212 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs Heavenly, California , 94 miles away, 3500 foot drop, 31 lifts, 94 runs   Marinas Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork: Huntington Lake Resort Marina, Lakeshore , 14 miles away Grant Lake Marina-campground, June Lake , 16 miles away Lake Mary Marina and Store, Mammoth Lakes , 16 miles away   Hotels Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork: Mammoth Mountain Inn, Mammoth Lakes , 13 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Port Hueneme , 14 miles away Tamarack Lodge Resort, Mammoth Lakes , 14 miles away Double Eagle Resort And Spa, June Lake , 15 miles away The Village Lodge, Mammoth Lakes , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork: Granite Creek Campground, Madera County, 6 miles away McCreary Meadow Campground, Madera County, 6 miles away Clover Meadow Campground, Madera County, 6 miles away   Trails Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork: John Muir Trail - section 2, overlapping , 13 miles away, 33.1 hiking miles, 3881 feet elevation difference Mammoth Rock Trail, Mono , 16 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 1224 feet elevation difference Red Mountain Trail, Fresno , 17 miles away,  16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference Sherwin Lakes Trail, Mono , 19 miles away,  3.4 hiking miles, 954 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork: Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 31 miles away Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 33 miles away Sierra National Forest, California , 7 miles away   Golf Courses Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork: Sierra Star Golf Course, Mammoth Lakes , 16 miles away Snowcreek Golf Course, Mammoth Lakes , 19 miles away   Lakes Near San Joaquin River - Middle Fork Cora Lakes, Madera , 7 miles away Shellenbarger Lake, Madera , 8 miles away Jackass Lakes, Madera , 11 miles away