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Access Site CA

Put-in

Squirrel Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: CA
County: Nevada
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 39.21058000, -121.20217000
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Deer Creek near Smartsville CA 3.7 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
IV+ Put-in Squirrel Creek - Pleasant Valley Road to Deer Creek
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Squirrel Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
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IV+ Put-in at this location Pleasant Valley Road to Deer Creek
3.2 mi
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About This Access Site
Squirrel Creek is a whitewater run located in Nevada County, California, and this put-in provides access for paddlers looking to run the creek. As a whitewater-specific access point, this site is designed for kayakers and canoeists with appropriate skills for moving water. The location coordinates place it in the Nevada County area, which is part of California's Sierra Nevada foothills region known for its creeks and whitewater opportunities.

Paddlers using this put-in should be prepared for whitewater conditions typical of Sierra Nevada creeks. Water levels and difficulty can vary significantly with seasonal snowmelt and rainfall, so checking current conditions before launching is essential. The surrounding area is mountainous terrain characteristic of the region, which can affect access and parking availability.