Whitewater · California
Whitewater in California
3 outfitters across California. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Rivers with a live flow gauge
451
USGS reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
3 of 3
Cities
3
Best season
Year-round
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 3 outfitters listed in California.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kaweah Whitewater Adventures | Three Rivers | 5.0239 Google reviews |
| All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting | Coloma | 4.9292 Google reviews |
| All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting | Walnut Creek | 4.9238 Google reviews |
Operators
Whitewater operators
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River flows
River flows for whitewater in California
- River reaches in California with a live USGS flow gauge
- 451
- Miles of gauged river
- 10,120 mi
- NWS river forecast gauges in service
- 222
Gauged rivers with the most miles
- Sacramento River326 mi
- San Joaquin River304 mi
- Klamath River242 mi
- Colorado River220 mi
- Eel River196 mi
Each river page shows its gauge reading. Check the current flow before you put in.
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
Resources
More to explore in Whitewater
Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.
Videos worth watching
Hand-picked clips, sorted by what you do.
Getting Started in Whitewater Kayaking
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3 Techniques All Whitewater Kayakers Should Practice
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Whitewater Kayaking for Beginners: the Forward Stroke
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Kayak Instruction - Reading the River
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EJ's Whitewater Kayak Instruction- How To Paddle Through Waves
Eric Jackson
Whitewater Kayak Skills Practice on Class II
Wildwater River Guides
Guides worth reading
Trip briefs, prep checklists, and how-tos. Free to read.
Whitewater Kayaking for Beginners: Class II-III Guide
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How to Roll a Kayak: Learn the Kayak Roll Step by Step
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How to Paddle Moving Water: Ferry, Eddy Turn & Peel Out Safely
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