Zephyr White Water Expeditions Tuolumne county, California whitewater outfitter     Family Rafting Trips American River Kings River Merced River Pack River Sandy River Tuolumne River Rafts Rentals Whitewater Rafting Trips Day Trips Overnight Trips River Guides The starting location is a short drive from Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge. The nature scenery of California and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both,     doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. When you're paddling down a Central Sierra Nevada river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. Briefly   about the general area: Matelot Gulch is a great place to pop by close by, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Vine Spring. Man, is there a lot of fun stuff to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. At Zephyr White Water Expeditions you always meet someone from Columbia. Gold Spring is an inspiring site to explore while you're here; a fine place like Columbia State Park is too good to leave out. A typical amount of precipitation falls here at Zephyr White Water Expeditions. Most of the rain falls through January, and July meanwhile is the driest month.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Zephyr White Water Expeditions.   Whitewater Near Zephyr White Water Expeditions: Stanislaus River, Tuolumne/ Stanislaus County, 18 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (Goodwin Dam to Knights Ferry) Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne County, 19 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Sand Bar Flat Dam to Camp 9 Powerhouse) Stanislaus River - North Fork, Calaveras/ Tuolumne County, 19 miles away       Class III-V - 3 miles long (Board's Crossing to Calaveras Big Trees) Mokelumne River, Amador/ Calaveras County, 23 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Ponderosa Way to Highway 49 Bridge) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Amador/ Calaveras County, 23 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Below Tiger Creek to Red Corral Road) Clavey River, Tuolumne County, 24 miles away       Class V+ - 20.8 miles long (Lower Bridge to Ward's Ferry) Clavey River, Tuolumne County, 25 miles away       Class V+ - 8.5 miles long (Upper Bridge to Lower Bridge) Stanislaus River - South Fork, Tuolumne County, 25 miles away       Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Highway 108 Bridge to Lyons Reservoir) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Amador/ Calaveras County, 25 miles away       Class III-V - 14.8 miles long (Close to Bear River to Tiger Creek Afterbay) Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County, 28 miles away       Class IV-V - 18 miles long (Lumsden Campground to Wards Ferry Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Zephyr White Water Expeditions: Dodge Ridge, California , 32 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 59 runs Bear Valley, California , 35 miles away, 1900 foot drop, 11 lifts, 67 runs Kirkwood, California , 43 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 15 lifts, 65 runs Sierra at Tahoe, California , 48 miles away, 2212 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs Badger Pass, California , 55 miles away, 540 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Heavenly, California , 59 miles away, 3500 foot drop, 31 lifts, 94 runs Homewood, California , 60 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 56 runs Alpine Meadows, California , 63 miles away, 1802 foot drop, 14 lifts, 100 runs Granlibakken, California , 64 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 1 runs Squaw Valley, California , 64 miles away, 2850 foot drop, 33 lifts, 177 runs   Marinas Near Zephyr White Water Expeditions: Moccasin Point Marina, Jamestown , 12 miles away Drifters Marina, Copperopolis , 15 miles away Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina, Jamestown , 15 miles away   Hotels Near Zephyr White Water Expeditions: Rodeway Inn Sonora, Sonora , 3 miles away Inns Of California Sonora, Sonora , 3 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Jamestown , 4 miles away Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks Hotel & Conference Center, Sonora , 6 miles away Cooper House Bed Breakfast I, Angels Camp , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Zephyr White Water Expeditions: Gold Rush Mobile Home Park, Sonora, 0 miles away 49er RV Ranch, Columbia, 1 miles away Roll-in Mobilehome Park, Sonora, 1 miles away   Public Lands Near Zephyr White Water Expeditions: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 57 miles away Columbia State Park, California , 1 miles away Calaveras Big Trees State Park, California , 16 miles away Turlock Lake State Park, California , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Zephyr White Water Expeditions: Mountain Springs Golf Club, Sonora , 6 miles away Forest Meadows Golf Course, Murphys , 7 miles away Phoenix Lake Golf Course, Sonora , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Zephyr White Water Expeditions New Melones Lake, Tuolumne , 10 miles away Tulloch Reservoir, Calaveras , 16 miles away Pine Mountain Lake, Tuolumne , 17 miles away