California Whitewater
CONFLUENCE OF LONE PINE AND HAMILTON (DEER) CREEKS (BOUNDARY EXTEND 0.25 MILE ON EACH SIDE OF RIVER) TO WILDERNES BOUNDARY
STREAMFLOW: 95 CFS
The Whitewater River Run in California is a popular spot for experienced whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 200 and 1000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating of the run is between III and V, with some challenging obstacles, such as the "Meatgrinder" and "Souse Hole".
The segment mileage of the run is approximately 14 miles, starting at the confluence of Lone Pine and Hamilton (Deer) Creeks, and extending to the wilderness boundary. The river rapids and obstacles vary throughout the run, with some sections requiring technical skill and others providing thrilling waves and drops.
Regulations for the area include a boundary extend of 0.25 mile on each side of the river, which is strictly enforced to protect the wilderness area. All visitors must obtain a permit from the Bureau of Land Management and follow Leave No Trace principles to minimize impact on the ecosystem.
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The segment mileage of the run is approximately 14 miles, starting at the confluence of Lone Pine and Hamilton (Deer) Creeks, and extending to the wilderness boundary. The river rapids and obstacles vary throughout the run, with some sections requiring technical skill and others providing thrilling waves and drops.
Regulations for the area include a boundary extend of 0.25 mile on each side of the river, which is strictly enforced to protect the wilderness area. All visitors must obtain a permit from the Bureau of Land Management and follow Leave No Trace principles to minimize impact on the ecosystem.
Get driving directions.
| Last Updated | 2024-04-25 |
| River Levels | 128 cfs (8.2 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 141% |
| Reporting Streamgauge | MARBLE FORK KAWEAH R AB HORSE C NR LODGEPOLE CA |
| Elevation | 7,149 ft. |
| River | |
| Watershed | Upper Kaweah |
Nearby Camping
| Location | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel - Kings Canyon National Park | 82 | 4,592 ft | |||
| Cold Springs - Sequoia National Park | 40 | 7,489 ft | |||
| Lodgepole - Sequoia National Park | 214 | 6,726 ft | |||
| Atwell Mill - Sequoia National Park | 21 | 6,563 ft | |||
| Moraine - Kings Canyon National Park | 120 | 4,742 ft | |||
| Sheep Creek - Kings Canyon National Park | 111 | 4,631 ft |
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