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Access Site CA

Alternate put-in

Plum Creek • South Fork American River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: CA
County: El Dorado
Type: Whitewater Access
Location: 38.77532800, -120.40753900
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III-IV American, South Fork - 3. Riverton (Route 50 bridge) to Peavine Ridge Road
3.4 mi • 70 ft/mi
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About This Access Site
The Alternate put-in on the South Fork American River in El Dorado County provides access to one of California's most popular whitewater paddling destinations. This site serves as a secondary launch point for kayakers and canoeists looking to run the South Fork, which is known for its consistent rapids and scenic canyon setting. The South Fork American is a classic intermediate to advanced whitewater river that attracts paddlers from throughout Northern California.