Eldorado Creek

Bear River

~20 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.

Oxbow Raft Put-In

~9 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Euchre Bar Trailhead

~15 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

North Fork American River

~37 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.

Oxbow Put-In

~10 min drive

Oxbow Put-In is a boat launch in California.

South Yuba River

~29 min drive

South Yuba River is a 38-mile paddling stretch near Nevada City, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 1,222 cfs and a gradient of about 100.5 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Sugar Pine Boat Ramp

~10 min drive

Sugar Pine Boat Ramp is a boat launch in California.

North Fork of Middle Fork American River

~11 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.

Stumpy Meadows Boat Ramp

~23 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Canyon Creek

~21 min drive

Canyon Creek is a 9.4-mile paddling stretch near Georgetown, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 33 cfs and a gradient of about 238.4 feet per mile.