Best paddling near Lake Los Angeles

16 paddle runs · 0 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Lake Los Angeles, 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 15 of 16 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Mainstream - Confluence With South Fork Little Rock Creek To Little Rock Creek Reservoir
#1 Mainstream - Confluence With South Fork Little Rock Creek To Little Rock Creek Reservoir
8.9 mi away
The Whitewater River Run Mainstream from the Confluence with South Fork Little Rock Creek to Little Rock Creek Reservoir in California is a popular destination for whitewater…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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West Fork - Headwaters (Se 1/4, Ne 1/4, Sec 14, T2N, R12W) To Cogswell Reservoir (Ne 1/4, Sw 1/4, Sec 24, T2N, R9W
#2 West Fork - Headwaters (Se 1/4, Ne 1/4, Sec 14, T2N, R12W) To Cogswell Reservoir (Ne 1/4, Sw 1/4, Sec 24, T2N, R9W
10.5 mi away
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Cooper Canyon- Near State Highway 2 (Sw 1/4, Ne 1/4, Sec 16, T3N, R10W To Confluence With Little Rock Creek
#3 Cooper Canyon- Near State Highway 2 (Sw 1/4, Ne 1/4, Sec 16, T3N, R10W To Confluence With Little Rock Creek
11.8 mi away
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Mainstream - Confluence With Cooper Canyon To Confluence Wit South Fork Little Rock Creek
#4 Mainstream - Confluence With Cooper Canyon To Confluence Wit South Fork Little Rock Creek
13.1 mi away
The whitewater river run from Mainstream to Confluence with Cooper Canyon and then to Confluence with South Fork Little Rock Creek in California is a popular destination for…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Gaging Station Below Spillway Of Cogswell Dam (Ne 1/4, Se 1/4, Sec 19, T2N, R10W) To Confluence With Nf San Gabriel River (Sw 1/4.Sw 1/4, Sec 15, T2N, R9W)
#5 Gaging Station Below Spillway Of Cogswell Dam (Ne 1/4, Se 1/4, Sec 19, T2N, R10W) To Confluence With Nf San Gabriel River (Sw 1/4.Sw 1/4, Sec 15, T2N, R9W)
14.6 mi away
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Mainstream - Headwaters To Confluence With Cooper Canyon
#6 Mainstream - Headwaters To Confluence With Cooper Canyon
15.1 mi away
The Whitewater River, located in southern California, offers a popular whitewater rafting experience. The ideal streamflow range for the Mainstream - Headwaters to Confluence with…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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North Fork - Confluence Of Soldier And Coldbrook Creeks (Se1/4,Sw1/4, Sec) 5, T2N,,R9W To Conflluence With West Fork Of San Gabriel (Sw 1/4,Sw1/4, Sec 17, T2N, R8W)
#7 North Fork - Confluence Of Soldier And Coldbrook Creeks (Se1/4,Sw1/4, Sec) 5, T2N,,R9W To Conflluence With West Fork Of San Gabriel (Sw 1/4,Sw1/4, Sec 17, T2N, R8W)
18.1 mi away
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Green Valley At The Nf Boundary To Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster
#8 Green Valley At The Nf Boundary To Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster
22.1 mi away
The Whitewater River, specifically the Green Valley at the NF Boundary to Site of St. Francis Dam Disaster segment, is a popular whitewater run in California. The ideal streamflow…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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East Fork - Confluence Of Vincent Gulch And Prairie Fork (Nw 1/4, Sw 1/4 Sec 16 ) To Laurel Gulch (Nw 1/4, Sw 1/4, Sec 17, T2N, R8W)
#9 East Fork - Confluence Of Vincent Gulch And Prairie Fork (Nw 1/4, Sw 1/4 Sec 16 ) To Laurel Gulch (Nw 1/4, Sw 1/4, Sec 17, T2N, R8W)
23.0 mi away
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Laurel Gulch To Confluence With Mineo Canyon (Se 1/4, Sw 1/4, Sec 17, T2N, R8W)
#10 Laurel Gulch To Confluence With Mineo Canyon (Se 1/4, Sw 1/4, Sec 17, T2N, R8W)
23.8 mi away
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster To Seco Canyon At The Nf Boundary
#11 Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster To Seco Canyon At The Nf Boundary
24.1 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in California is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters seeking a thrilling adventure on the water. The ideal streamflow range for this run is…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Middle Fork - Commanche Campsite To Middle Fork Trailhead
#12 Middle Fork - Commanche Campsite To Middle Fork Trailhead
35.0 mi away
The Middle Fork of the Whitewater River in California is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 500 and 1,500…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Lower Piru Creek (Oulet At Pyramid Reservoir) To Piru Reservoir
#13 Lower Piru Creek (Oulet At Pyramid Reservoir) To Piru Reservoir
37.0 mi away
Lower Piru Creek is a popular whitewater river run in California that stretches from the outlet at Pyramid Reservoir to Piru Reservoir. It is rated as a Class III-IV river, with a…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Castaic To Pyramid Reservoir
#14 Castaic To Pyramid Reservoir
43.3 mi away
The Whitewater River Run from Castaic to Pyramid Reservoir in California is a popular spot for kayaking and whitewater rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Confluence With Gold Hill Creek To Castaic
#15 Confluence With Gold Hill Creek To Castaic
47.6 mi away
The Whitewater River run Confluence With Gold Hill Creek To Castaic in California is a 12.4-mile stretch of river that is ideal for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed

Paddling near Lake Los Angeles

The Lake Los Angeles area has 16 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 Lake Los Angeles

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.

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