Obexer's Boat Company
Kayaking business nearby (~18 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
Foresthill, California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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caution: Agency alerts
21 active alerts in Tahoe National Forest; most severe: Floriston Fire Closure
USFSPosted Oct 6 · checked 19 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 59°F / low 59°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing
OpenWeather19 h ago
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Why you'll love it
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
Duncan Creek
Suggested plan · check conditions before you go
Duncan Creek is a 13-mile paddling stretch near Foresthill, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 89 cfs and a gradient of about 228.1 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tahoe City, CA weather station, 20 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
Active alerts for Tahoe National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
information · posted Oct 5, 2026
fire-restriction · posted Sep 28, 2026
information · posted Sep 25, 2026
Hoke Valley- Forest Road 860-07 (17E11 Trail) Closed
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Highway 20 Area Camping Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts
fire-restriction · posted Aug 24, 2026
Sierraville Ranger District Trail Closure
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
North Fork American River
~20 min drive
North Fork American River is a 12-mile paddling stretch near Foresthill, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 179 cfs and a gradient of about 317.5 feet per mile.
French Meadows Boating Site
~6 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Euchre Bar Trailhead
~27 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Bear River
~34 min drive
Bear River is a 25-mile paddling stretch near Dutch Flat, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 578 cfs and a gradient of about 103.8 feet per mile.
McGuire Boat Ramp
~7 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
North Fork of Middle Fork American River
~9 min drive
North Fork of Middle Fork American River is a 1.2-mile paddling stretch near Foresthill, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 81 cfs and a gradient of about 445.1 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Hell Hole Boat Ramp
~10 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Middle Fork American River
~12 min drive
Middle Fork American River is an 8.7-mile paddling stretch near Foresthill, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 199 cfs and a gradient of about 355.9 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
North boat ramp
~21 min drive
North boat ramp is a boat launch in California.
Big Granite Creek
~17 min drive
Big Granite Creek is a 6.5-mile paddling stretch near Soda Springs, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 72 cfs and a gradient of about 542.1 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Local operators near Foresthilloffering guided trips. You book directly with them — Roamze doesn’t take a cut.
Obexer's Boat Company
Kayaking business nearby (~18 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
Truckee River Rafting
Kayaking business nearby (~19 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
West Shore Sports
Kayaking business nearby (~21 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet