2025-12-18T04:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this stretch of the river is between 150 and 350 cubic feet per second (cfs). This section is rated Class III-IV, with a total segment mileage of approximately 10 miles.
The river rapids and obstacles in this section of the Whitewater River include several drops and chutes, including "Elevator Shaft" and "Pinball." There are also numerous boulders and other natural obstacles that require careful navigation. Safety equipment such as helmets, life jackets, and rescue ropes are recommended.
Specific regulations to the area include obtaining a permit from the Los Padres National Forest office, as well as adhering to all Leave No Trace principles. Camping is only allowed in designated areas, and fires are prohibited. Additionally, vehicles must be parked in designated areas and not along the side of the road.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-16 |
| River Levels | 8 cfs (2.09 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 118% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 11111500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Fishbowls Camp
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Cedar Creek Camp
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Pine Springs Çampground
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Pine Springs
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Thorn Meadows Campground
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Thorn Meadows
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Headwaters, Upper Piru Creek To Wildernes Boundary
Section Line To Confluence With Rock Creek
Chorro Grande Canyon To Section Line Dividing Sec 1, T5N, R23W And Sec 6, T5N, T22W