Duncan Creek

Foresthill, California

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Conditions: Caution

for canoeing, today

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

12.7 mi run
Flows year-round
89 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
89 cfs
Average current
1.3 ft/s
Gradient
228.1 ft/mi
Drainage area
24 sq mi

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

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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service

About this water

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.

Facts about this water

When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tahoe City, CA weather station, 20 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan40° high21° low7 days with snow
  2. Feb40° high21° low7 days with snow
  3. Mar45° high24° low7 days with snow
  4. Apr50° high28° low4 days with snow
  5. May59° high34° low1 days with snow
  6. Jun69° high40° low
  7. Jul78° high46° low
  8. Aug77° high45° low
  9. Sep70° high41° low
  10. Oct59° high33° low1 days with snow
  11. Nov48° high26° low3 days with snow
  12. Dec40° high21° low6 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Tahoe 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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North Fork American River

~20 min drive

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Bear River

~34 min drive

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McGuire Boat Ramp

~7 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

North Fork of Middle Fork American River

~9 min drive

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Hell Hole Boat Ramp

~10 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Middle Fork American River

~12 min drive

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North boat ramp

~21 min drive

North boat ramp is a boat launch in California.

Big Granite Creek

~17 min drive

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Guided trips nearby

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

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Truckee River Rafting

Kayaking business nearby (~19 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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West Shore Sports

Kayaking business nearby (~21 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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