Paddling in Nevada City, California

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.

Woodcamp-Boat

~29 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Euchre Bar Trailhead

~21 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Downie River

~28 min drive

Downie River is a 6.8-mile paddling stretch near Downieville, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 283 cfs and a gradient of about 138.8 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Cottage Creek Boat Ramp

~29 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Berger

~35 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

North Fork American River

~45 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.

Pass Creek Boat Ramp

~31 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

South Yuba River

~6 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.

Strawberry Car Top Launch

~37 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Humbug Creek

~7 min drive

Humbug Creek is a 6.5-mile paddling stretch near Nevada City, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 35 cfs and a gradient of about 319.1 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the state park agency.

Sly Creek Reservoir Recreation Area Boating Site

~38 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.