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Rapid CA

Fraser Flat campground

American Whitewater 38.1688, -120.0713

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Gauge Conditions

SF Stanislaus River a Strawberry CA Upstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

CDEC Flow Data California

STANISLAUS RIVER BRD Dam Release

Elevation: 3,398 ft

Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Fraser Flat is a relatively mellow stretch of river with minimal technical challenges, primarily serving as an access point and campground for paddlers on the South Fork Stanislaus. The river section around the campground features gentle water flow with scattered boulders and minimal gradient, making it more suitable for put-in/take-out logistics than challenging whitewater. Paddlers should be aware of potential shallow areas and submerged rocks during low water periods.