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Access Site CA

Wildwood

San Joaquin River

Source: california_department_of_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago

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City: Fresno, CA
County: Madera County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.87699000, -119.79537800
V6G3+QR Fresno, CA, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
San Joaquin River below Friant CA Same River 8.4 mi away
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San Joaquin River Release a Friant DAM CA Same River 9.8 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on San Joaquin River
9 runs
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 Friant Dam to Mendota Pool Dam
61.6 mi 3 ft/mi
I Downstream from here (40.3 mi to put-in) Mendota Pool to Merced River Confluence
86.3 mi 1 ft/mi
III Upstream from here (18.3 mi from take-out) 6. Millerton Lake Bottom (Kerchoff #2 PH to Millerton Reservoir)
3.5 mi 20 ft/mi
III-V Upstream from here (21.1 mi from take-out) 4. Patterson Bend (Kerckhoff Reservoir to Kerchoff #1 PH)
11.6 mi 33 ft/mi
IV+ Upstream from here (21.0 mi from take-out) 5. K1 to K2 (Kerckhoff #1 PH to Kerckhoff #2 PH)
1.8 mi 55 ft/mi
III-IV(V) Upstream from here (27.5 mi from take-out) 3. Horseshoe Bend (Redinger Dam to Kerckhoff Reservoir)
7.0 mi 33 ft/mi
I Upstream from here (27.4 mi from take-out) 3.5 Big Creek #4 Powerhouse to Kerchoff reservoir
1.4 mi 5 ft/mi
V Upstream from here (33.2 mi from take-out) 2. Chawanakee Gorge (Dam 6 to Reddinger Reservoir)
8.3 mi 137 ft/mi
IV-V Upstream from here (39.4 mi from take-out) 1. Mammoth Pool Dam to Mammoth Pool Powerhouse
9.0 mi 93 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Wildwood Boat Ramp provides paddlers and small boaters with access to the San Joaquin River in Fresno, California. The ramp is located within the Wildwood Native Park, which offers 22 acres of recreational opportunities along the river.

For kayakers and canoeists, the San Joaquin River in this area is a scenic, slow-moving waterway that's well-suited for peaceful paddles. The river is generally calm and wide, making it accessible for beginner and intermediate paddlers. Nearby Millerton Lake, formed by the Friant Dam, is another popular destination for boating and water sports.

Trailer parking and launch fees may apply, so paddlers are advised to check for updated information and regulations prior to their visit. Boat ramp keys are restricted to Wildwood residents only. Overall, the Wildwood Boat Ramp offers a convenient launch point to explore the tranquil San Joaquin River by human-powered watercraft.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Millerton Lake Located within