Caples Creek

South Fork American River

~13 min drive

South Fork American River is a 21-mile paddling stretch near Kyburz, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 524 cfs and a gradient of about 169.9 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Caples Lake Boat Launch

~7 min drive

Caples Lake Boat Launch is a boat launch in California.

Fallen Leaf Campground

~27 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

West Fork Carson River

~28 min drive

West Fork Carson River is a 36-mile paddling stretch near Markleeville, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 137 cfs and a gradient of about 79.5 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Ice House Boat Ramp

~27 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Taylor Creek

~27 min drive

Taylor Creek is a 1.9-mile paddling stretch near South Lake Tahoe, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 38 cfs and a gradient of about 75.2 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Lake Alpine Boat Launch

~29 min drive

Lake Alpine Boat Launch is a boat launch in California.

Strawberry Creek

~7 min drive

Strawberry Creek is a 6.1-mile paddling stretch near Twin Bridges, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 38 cfs and a gradient of about 396.4 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Indian Creek Camp Ground Day Use Area

~31 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Summit City Creek

~14 min drive

Summit City Creek is a 9.8-mile paddling stretch near Kirkwood, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 33 cfs and a gradient of about 309.8 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.