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Matthews Creek River Access

Salmon, South Fork - Near 15-Mile Marker to Matthews Creek River Access · CA

American Whitewater 41.1888, -123.2179

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Gauge Conditions

Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2,000.0 – 4,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Take out at the Matthews Creek River Access. Follow US Forest Service road 54D0022 downhill from Cecilville Road (near mile-marker nine) to reach the river. This is downstream of Matthews Creek itself as well as downstream of the campground. As of May 2025, the river access road is marked by a sign along Cecilville Road.

Location

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Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
5.6 mi
Directions
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Near 15-Mile Marker to Matthews Creek River Access
Salmon, South Fork
IV-V 5.6 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater