Best paddling near Bear Valley
14 paddle runs · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Bear Valley, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 14 of 14 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Confluence With Clark Fork To Donnell Reservoir
6.3 mi away
The whitewater river run Confluence With Clark Fork To Donnell Reservoir in California is an exciting and challenging stretch of water that offers a unique experience for…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#2
State Highway 108 To Donnell Reservoir
7.8 mi away
The Whitewater River Run is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts in California. This stretch of river, from State Highway 108 to Donnell Reservoir, spans approximately…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#3
Salt Springs Reservoir Dam To To A Point 1 Mile West Of Bear River Confluence
13.5 mi away
The Whitewater River run from Salt Springs Reservoir Dam to a point 1 mile west of Bear River Confluence in California is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#4
One-Quarter Mile Upstream Of Forest Road 5No2 Bridge Crossing To One-Quarter Mile Downstream Of Forest Road 5N75 Bridge Crossing
16.4 mi away
The whitewater river run from One-Quarter Mile Upstream Of Forest Road 5No2 Bridge Crossing To One-Quarter Mile Downstream Of Forest Road 5N75 Bridge Crossing in California is a…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#5
Boundary Of Mokelumne Archeological Special Interest Area To Confluence With Mokelumne
17.3 mi away
The Whitewater River run from the Boundary of Mokelumne Archeological Special Interest Area to Confluence with Mokelumne is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts in…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#6
Bell Creek Headwaters To One-Tenth Mile Upstream Of Crabtree Trailhead
17.8 mi away
The Bell Creek Headwaters to one-tenth of a mile upstream of Crabtree Trailhead is a Class IV-V river run, with a segment mileage of approximately 5 miles. The ideal streamflow…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#7
One-Tenth Mile Upstream Of Crabtree Trailhead To 0.15 Mile Downstream Of Road 4N26B
18.2 mi away
The Whitewater River run, located in the state of California, stretches from one-tenth of a mile upstream of Crabtree Trailhead to 0.15 miles downstream of Road 4N26B. The ideal…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#8
Headwater In Sec 29, T9N,R16E To Confluence With Cat Creek
18.3 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in California is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a thrilling adventure. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#9
One-Quarter Mile Downstream Of Forest Road 5N75 Bridge Crossing To Calaveras Big Trees State Park Boundary In Sec 24, T5N, R15E
18.7 mi away
The Whitewater River run downstream of Forest Road 5N75 Bridge crossing to Calaveras Big Trees State Park boundary in Sec 24, T5N, R15E is a popular Class III to IV+ river run in…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#10
Calaveras Big Trees State Park Boundary In Sec 24, T5N, R15E To One Mile Downstream Of State Park Boundary In Sec 24, T5N, R15E
19.5 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Calaveras Big Trees State Park Boundary is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts in California. The ideal streamflow range for this section…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#11
Headwaters In Sec 15,T10N, R17E To Confluence With Silver Fork Of American River
19.9 mi away
The whitewater river run from Headwaters in Sec 15, T10N, R17E to Confluence with Silver Fork of American River in California is known for its thrilling Class IV rapids, making it…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#12
Highway 4 To Salt Springs Reservoir
Marginal
8.7 mi away
· 235 cfs · below min (400)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Whitewater River run from Highway 4 to Salt Springs Reservoir in California is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 49: live conditions (marginal)
49Rated
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#13
Headwaters In Sec 2, T9N, R18E To Confluence With Mokelumne River
Marginal
15.7 mi away
· 235 cfs · below min (400)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters in Sec 2, T9N, R18E to Confluence with Mokelumne River in California is a popular and exciting spot for whitewater rafting enthusiasts…
Why 49: live conditions (marginal)
49Rated
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#14
Source Sec 24, T6N, R21E To Centerville Flat
Marginal
19.6 mi away
· 235 cfs · below min (400)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run is a popular rafting destination located in California. This section of the river runs from Source Sec 24, T6N, R21E to Centerville Flat and offers a…
Why 49: live conditions (marginal)
49Rated
Paddling near Bear Valley
The Bear Valley area has 22 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best paddling near Bear Valley
How are these paddle runs ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.