Access Site
CA
Take Out
City: CA
County: El Dorado
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 38.76100200, -120.79000100
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
SF American River near Placerville CA
1.6 mi away
SF American River near Camino CA
4.8 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
IV-V
Take-out
American, South Fork - 5. Slab Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse
6.4 mi • 89 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• - cfs
SF American River near Camino CA
About This Access Site
This is a take-out access point on the South Fork of the American River located in El Dorado County, California. As a whitewater take-out site, it serves as an exit point for paddlers completing a run down this popular northern California whitewater river. The South Fork American is known for its scenic canyon setting and moderate to challenging whitewater conditions, making it a destination for kayakers and canoeists seeking quality paddling experiences.