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South Fork Feather River

Conditions: Blocked

for canoeing, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 8 h ago · oldest 8 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    4 active alerts in Feather River Ranger District; most severe: Rogers Cow Camp Area Closure

    USFSPosted Sep 17 · checked 8 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 85°F / low 58°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for canoeing

    OpenWeather8 h ago

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Why you'll love it

29.5 mi run
Flows year-round
435 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
435 cfs
Average current
1.5 ft/s
Gradient
181.4 ft/mi
Drainage area
105 sq mi

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

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South Fork Feather River

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About this water

South Fork Feather River is a 29-mile paddling stretch near Strawberry Valley, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 435 cfs and a gradient of about 181.4 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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