Clavey River From Cottonwood Road To Confluence With Tuolumne river run
Clavey River From Cottonwood Road To Confluence With Tuolumne
The Clavey River boasts several challenging rapids, including the Rock Garden, Pinball, and the Clavey Falls. The Rock Garden is a series of large boulders that create a challenging obstacle course for kayakers and rafters. Pinball is a narrow section of the river with many rocks, creating a fast-paced, technical run. The Clavey Falls is a Class V rapid with a steep drop and a powerful hydraulic that can easily capsize a raft.
There are specific regulations that apply to the Clavey River. The river is part of the Stanislaus National Forest, and a permit is required to access the river. Additionally, visitors must follow the Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash and waste. Camping is allowed in designated areas, and fires must be contained within fire rings.
In conclusion, the Clavey River is a challenging and exciting whitewater river run in California. With its ideal streamflow range, Class IV-V rating, and challenging rapids, it is a popular destination for experienced kayakers and rafters. Visitors must also follow specific regulations and Leave No Trace principles to preserve the natural beauty of the area.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Clavey River From Cottonwood Road To Confluence With Tuolumne -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big C Ab Whites Gulch Nr Groveland Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Tuolumne R Bl Early Intake Nr Mather Ca | 1,540 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Bl Dion R Holm Ph | 1,240 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Nr Early Intake Ca | 203 cfs | → |
| Tuolumne R Ab Early Intake Nr Mather Ca | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Bl Valley Dam Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 7 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
Other river runs
- Confluence With Middle Fork Tuolumne River To Confluence With Tuolumne River
- Clavey River From 3n01 To Cottonwood Road
- Clavey River At Confluence Of Bell And Lily Creeks To 3n01
- One-Tenth Mile Downstream Of Coffin Hollow To Confluence With Bell Creek And Clavey River
- 0.15 Mile Downstream From Road 4n26b To Confluence With Lilly Creek
Campgrounds
- Pines Group Campground
- The Pines
- Lumsden Campground
- Lumsden
- Lumsden Bridge Campground
- Lost Claim Campground
Fishing spots
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Clavey River From Cottonwood Road To Confluence With Tuolumne as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Clavey River From Cottonwood Road To Confluence With Tuolumne
What's the optimal flow for Clavey River From Cottonwood Road To Confluence With Tuolumne?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Clavey River From Cottonwood Road To Confluence With Tuolumne.