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Put-in CA

Put In

Helms Creek - Courtright reservoir to the NF Kings river · CA

American Whitewater 37.0780, -118.9700

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Gauge Conditions

SF San Joaquin River above Hooper Creek near Florence Lake CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The Put In rapid marks the starting point for the challenging Helms Creek descent from Courtright Reservoir, offering paddlers an immediate transition from flat water into the creek's initial gradient. Limited information is available about specific features or hazards at this location, suggesting paddlers should approach with caution and conduct thorough scouting or local beta before attempting the run.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Courtright reservoir to the NF Kings river
Helms Creek
V 3.3 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater