Best paddling near Palermo

7 paddle runs · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Palermo, 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 7 of 7 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Chamberlain Falls (Iowa Hill to Yankee Jim)
#1 Chamberlain Falls (Iowa Hill to Yankee Jim) Marginal
41.1 mi away
· 173 cfs · below min (300)· Falling -3% / 24h
This is an awesome run for advanced boaters and rafters when the water is flowing.  Plenty of action with no hike in or out and it's proximity to I-80 make this a go to for many…
Why 47: live conditions (marginal)
47Rated
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Big Chico Creek
#2 Big Chico Creek Marginal
36.4 mi away
· 179 cfs · below min (400)
The Big Chico Creek is a popular river run located in Northern California. The ideal streamflow range for the Big Chico Creek is between 150-500 cfs, with the best conditions…
Why 35: live conditions (marginal)
35Rated
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Deer Creek
#3 Deer Creek Marginal
44.0 mi away
· 179 cfs · below min (400)
Deer Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in California. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 200-500 cfs. This range provides Class III-IV rapids…
Why 35: live conditions (marginal)
35Rated
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Just Below Confluence With Beaver Creek To Sec 35, T26N, R2E, Ishi Wilderness
#4 Just Below Confluence With Beaver Creek To Sec 35, T26N, R2E, Ishi Wilderness Marginal
44.6 mi away
· 179 cfs · below min (400)
The Whitewater River run just below the confluence with Beaver Creek to Sec 35, T26N, R2E, Ishi Wilderness in California is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. This…
Why 35: live conditions (marginal)
35Rated
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Deer Creek Crossing To Just Below Confluence With Beaver Creek
#5 Deer Creek Crossing To Just Below Confluence With Beaver Creek Marginal
45.2 mi away
· 179 cfs · below min (400)
The Whitewater River Run from Deer Creek Crossing to just below the confluence with Beaver Creek in California is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal…
Why 35: live conditions (marginal)
35Rated
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Yankee Jim Road to Ponderosa Way (Shirttail)
#6 Yankee Jim Road to Ponderosa Way (Shirttail) Poor
44.2 mi away
· 173 cfs · below min (500)· Falling -3% / 24h
The Yankee Jim Road to Ponderosa Way Shirttail River Run in California is a Class II-III river run that spans 9 miles. The river features several obstacles, including boulders and…
Why 30: live conditions (poor)
30Rated
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Greenwood to Mammoth Bar
#7 Greenwood to Mammoth Bar Poor
46.5 mi away
· 173 cfs · below min (750)· Falling -3% / 24h
The Greenwood to Mammoth Bar river run in California is a Class II-III run that spans approximately 9 miles. The river features several obstacles including a few Class III rapids…
Why 22: live conditions (poor)
22Rated

Paddling near Palermo

The Palermo area has 7 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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