California Whitewater

CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK SAN JOAQUIN RIVER TO HELLS HALF ACRE


STREAMFLOW: 381 CFS



The Whitewater River Run Confluence with North Fork San Joaquin River to Hells Half Acre in California is an exciting adventure for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 500-1500 cfs, and the class rating is III-IV. This 7.6-mile segment offers challenging rapids with steep drops, technical maneuvers, and boulder-strewn channels.

There are specific rapids and obstacles on this segment that require skilled navigation and scouting, such as Devil's Staircase, which is a series of steep drops and boulder gardens, and Hells Half Acre, which is a long and technical rapid with large boulders and narrow channels. Other rapids to watch out for include Suicide Falls, Chawanakee Rapids, and Upper and Lower Lumsden Falls.

The area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service, and visitors are required to obtain a permit for overnight camping. The Forest Service also recommends that visitors have experience in whitewater rafting and kayaking and be prepared for the remote and rugged terrain. Additionally, visitors must follow all Leave No Trace principles and adhere to fire restrictions and other regulations to protect the natural environment.

Overall, the Whitewater River Run Confluence with North Fork San Joaquin River to Hells Half Acre is a thrilling adventure for experienced whitewater enthusiasts who are prepared for the technical challenges and remote wilderness setting of this segment. Get driving directions.
CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK SAN JOAQUIN RIVER TO HELLS HALF ACRE
Last Updated 2024-04-25
River Levels 886 cfs (5.98 ft)
Percent of Normal 151%
Reporting Streamgauge MF SAN JOAQUIN R NR MAMMOTH LAKES CA
Elevation 7,593 ft.
River
Watershed Upper San Joaquin

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Billy Creek - Lower 11 6,976 ft
Camp Edison 252 5,453 ft
Little Jackass 6 4,886 ft
Kinnikinnick 35 7,005 ft
Rancheria 153 7,024 ft
West Kaiser 10 5,785 ft
Clover Meadow 7 7,017 ft
Catavee 30 7,032 ft
Placer 7 4,099 ft
Sample Meadow 13 7,828 ft
Lower Chiquito 9 4,849 ft
Rock Creek 28 4,392 ft
Mammoth Pool 47 3,594 ft
Dorabelle 71 5,418 ft
College 12 6,970 ft
Upper Chiquito 11 6,951 ft
Sweetwater 10 3,858 ft
Billy Creek - Upper 48 7,033 ft