South Fork Stanislaus River

Long Barn, California

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Conditions: Blocked

for canoeing, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

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  • problem: Agency alerts

    14 active alerts in Stanislaus National Forest; most severe: Extension of Seasonal Road Closures

    USFSPosted Apr 16 · checked 3 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 72°F / low 56°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing

    OpenWeather3 h ago

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Why you'll love it

39.4 mi run
Flows year-round
168 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
168 cfs
Average current
1.4 ft/s
Gradient
188.1 ft/mi
Drainage area
107 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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South Fork Stanislaus River

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Permits & access

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About this water

South Fork Stanislaus River is a 39-mile paddling stretch near Long Barn, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 168 cfs and a gradient of about 188.1 feet per mile.

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Where it is

Source: USFS EDW boundaries

Conditions

Active alerts for Stanislaus National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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