California Whitewater
CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH FORK CANYON CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH YUBA RIVER
STREAMFLOW: 2,570 CFS
• Class IV+-V River Run
The whitewater river run Confluence with South Fork Canyon Creek to Confluence with North Yuba River in California is a popular destination for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800-2,000 cfs. It is rated as a Class IV+ to V run with a segment mileage of 18.5 miles. The run features many challenging rapids and obstacles, including Widowmaker, a Class V rapid with a tight entrance and a dangerous undercut rock on the left side. Other notable rapids include Pinball, the Class IV+ S-Bend, and the Class IV+ Devil's Slide.
The area has specific regulations for river use. All boaters must have a valid California Boater Safety Card and wear a personal flotation device at all times. Camping is not allowed along the river, and fires are only permitted in designated areas. Additionally, there are strict regulations regarding the use of alcohol and drugs on the river.
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The area has specific regulations for river use. All boaters must have a valid California Boater Safety Card and wear a personal flotation device at all times. Camping is not allowed along the river, and fires are only permitted in designated areas. Additionally, there are strict regulations regarding the use of alcohol and drugs on the river.
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| Last Updated | 2024-04-25 |
| River Levels | 2740 cfs (7.21 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 142% |
| Reporting Streamgauge | N YUBA R BL GOODYEARS BAR CA |
| Elevation | 2,482 ft. |
| River | |
| Watershed | Upper Yuba |
Nearby Camping
| Location | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Trout Crossing | 5 | 4,002 ft | |||
| Carlton Flat | 26 | 2,272 ft | |||
| Black Rock Tent(Family ) | 20 | 5,052 ft | |||
| Dark Day | 15 | 1,955 ft | |||
| Malakoff Diggins State Park | Numerous | 3,461 ft | |||
| Indian Valley | 22 | 2,329 ft | |||
| Wyandotte | 28 | 5,060 ft | |||
| Sly Creek | 23 | 3,554 ft | |||
| Rocky Rest | 10 | 2,324 ft | |||
| Red Feather | 60 | 5,055 ft | |||
| Little Beaver | 120 | 5,066 ft | |||
| Bullards Lakeshore | 60 | 2,082 ft | |||
| Tooms RV | Numerous | 5,049 ft | |||
| Ramshorn | 16 | 2,713 ft | |||
| Frenchy Point | 9 | 1,958 ft | |||
| Running Deer | 40 | 5,169 ft | |||
| Garden Point | 20 | 1,945 ft | |||
| Cal Ida | 19 | 2,679 ft | |||
| Fiddle Creek | 18 | 2,281 ft | |||
| Peninsula Tent (Family ) | 25 | 5,033 ft | |||
| South Yuba | 16 | 2,621 ft |
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Nearby Fishing
| Location |
|---|
| Bullards Bar Reservoir |
| Scotts Flat Lake |
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