Butte Bar Footbridge

Butte Bar Footbridge is a whitewater access point located on the Middle Fork of the Feather River in Plumas County, California. This site serves as a popular put-in and take-out location for paddlers running the Middle Fork, which is known for its whitewater rapids and scenic canyon setting. The footbridge provides pedestrian access to the river, making it a functional access point for kayakers and canoeists launching into or exiting from the whitewater sections downstream.

The Middle Fork Feather River in this area offers intermediate to advanced whitewater paddling with consistent flow and technical sections. Paddlers should be prepared for river hazards including strong currents, rapids, and potential obstacles typical of mountain whitewater rivers. Access via the footbridge allows for foot-traffic only, meaning boats must be carried to the water's edge for launching.