California whitewater, Silver Creek - South Fork El Dorado county, Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     2 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. This section of Silver Creek - South Fork in California is 2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The campgrounds here at Silver Creek - South     Fork are pretty good. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Gardnerville Ranchos, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The natural beauty of El Dorado County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The beauty of the Northern Sierra Nevada is a great plus for this river. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be   prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: The slopes of Sierra at Tahoe are so inviting nobody can resist, and you can go for a hike on the Windmiller Trail. There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Eldorado National Forest is a great spot to go if you're at Silver Creek - South Fork, and don't leave Silver Creek - South Fork without first going for a hike along the Sun Rock Trail. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. Silver Creek - South Fork, Atherton Flat to Ice House 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 Silver Creek - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Silver Creek - South Fork: Silver Creek - South Fork, El Dorado County, 2 miles away       Class V+ - 2 miles long (Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County, 2 miles away       Class III-V - 9.6 miles long (Kyburz to Riverton) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County, 10 miles away       Class IV-V - 9.6 miles long (Strawberry to Kyburz) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Riverton to Peavine Ridge Road) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County, 14 miles away       Class IV-V - 9.4 miles long (Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road) Rubicon River, Placer/ El Dorado County, 15 miles away       Class V - 20.3 miles long (Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Amador/ Calaveras County, 18 miles away       Class III-V - 14.8 miles long (Close to Bear River to Tiger Creek Afterbay) Camp Creek, El Dorado County, 19 miles away       Class IV+ - 10.1 miles long (Fleming Meadows trailhead to Happy Valley Road) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Amador/ Calaveras County, 25 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Below Tiger Creek to Red Corral Road) Stanislaus River - North Fork, Calaveras/ Tuolumne County, 28 miles away       Class III-V - 3 miles long (Board's Crossing to Calaveras Big Trees)   Ski Areas Near Silver Creek - South Fork: Sierra at Tahoe, California , 15 miles away, 2212 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs Kirkwood, California , 17 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 15 lifts, 65 runs Homewood, California , 17 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 56 runs Alpine Meadows, California , 19 miles away, 1802 foot drop, 14 lifts, 100 runs Granlibakken, California , 21 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 1 runs Squaw Valley, California , 21 miles away, 2850 foot drop, 33 lifts, 177 runs Bear Valley, California , 24 miles away, 1900 foot drop, 11 lifts, 67 runs Heavenly, California , 25 miles away, 3500 foot drop, 31 lifts, 94 runs Sugar Bowl, California , 27 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 13 lifts, 85 runs Northstar at Tahoe, California , 27 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 17 lifts, 70 runs   Marinas Near Silver Creek - South Fork: Bear River Lake Resort, Pioneer , 15 miles away Fallen Leaf Marina, South Lake Tahoe , 16 miles away Meeks Bay Marina, Tahoma , 17 miles away Homewood Marina, Homewood , 17 miles away Richardson's Resort and Marina, South Lake Tahoe , 19 miles away   Beaches Near Silver Creek - South Fork: Lester Beach, El Dorado , 17 miles away Calawee Cove Beach, El Dorado , 17 miles away Baldwin Beach, El Dorado , 17 miles away Kiva Beach, El Dorado , 18 miles away Pope Beach, El Dorado , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Silver Creek - South Fork: Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Kirkwood , 17 miles away Granlibakken Tahoe, Tahoe City , 21 miles away Village At Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley , 21 miles away PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley , 21 miles away River Ranch Lodge And Restaurant, Tahoe City , 21 miles away   Campgrounds Near Silver Creek - South Fork: Eagle Rock Campground, El Dorado County, 3 miles away Strawberry Point, Kyburz, 3 miles away China Flat Campground, El Dorado County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Silver Creek - South Fork: Windmiller Trail, El Dorado , 2 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 1011 feet elevation difference Sun Rock Trail, El Dorado , 6 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 419 feet elevation difference Red Peak Trail, El Dorado , 7 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 1766 feet elevation difference Highland Trail, El Dorado , 8 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2237 feet elevation difference Poison Hole Trail, El Dorado , 8 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1377 feet elevation difference Loon Lake Trail, El Dorado , 8 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 556 feet elevation difference Dry Lakes Trail, El Dorado , 12 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 879 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Silver Creek - South Fork: Eldorado National Forest, California , 4 miles away Emerald Bay State Park, California , 16 miles away D. L. Bliss State Park, California , 16 miles away   Golf Courses Near Silver Creek - South Fork: Tahoe Paradise Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe , 19 miles away Lake Tahoe Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Silver Creek - South Fork Pearl Lake, El Dorado , 5 miles away Grouse Lake, El Dorado , 7 miles away Lake Number Three, El Dorado , 7 miles away