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Access Site CA

Basso Bridge

Tuolumne River

Source: california_department_of_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago

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City: Waterford, CA
County: Stanislaus County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.64711200, -120.49468400
27511 Yosemite Blvd, Waterford, CA 95386, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Combined Flow Tuolumne River + Modesto CN + Turlock CN Same River 3.2 mi away
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Tuolumne River below Lagrange DAM near Lagrange CA Same River 3.2 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I Tuolumne - 5. Below La Grange
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Tuolumne River
4 runs (3 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I This location is on this run 5. Below La Grange
19.3 mi
IV Upstream from here (21.0 mi from take-out) 4. Lumsden Campground (Merals Pool) to Wards Ferry Bridge
18.1 mi 40 ft/mi
V Upstream from here (40.4 mi from take-out) 2. Hetch Hetchy to Early Intake
12.0 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
IV-V+ 53 mi away 1. Tuolumne Meadows to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
31.9 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Basso Bridge provides a popular boat ramp access point along the Tuolumne River near Waterford, California. This site offers a paved boat launch, a large parking area, and basic amenities like restrooms and picnic tables.

The Tuolumne River in this section is a medium-sized, free-flowing waterway with a gentle gradient, making it well-suited for kayaking, canoeing, and small motorized boating. Paddlers can enjoy scenic views of the surrounding foothills and occasional wildlife as they explore this section of the river. Depending on water levels, the river may feature riffles and small rapids that add some mild excitement, though the overall character is generally calm and relaxed.

The Basso Bridge access is a convenient put-in or take-out location, whether you're planning a short float or a multi-day river trip. Nearby recreation areas like the Red Hills Management Area offer additional opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and other outdoor pursuits to complement your time on the water.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Red Hills Recreation Management Area Located within