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Access Site CA

Put In

North Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: CA
County: Nevada
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 39.37970000, -120.49500300
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Fordyce Creek below Fordyce DAM near Cisco CA 0.2 mi away
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Canyon Creek below French Lake CA 3.8 mi away
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JACKSON Creek Below JACKSON Lake CA 6.9 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
IV-V Put-in Fordyce Creek - Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding
12.0 mi • 100 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Fordyce Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
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IV-V Put-in at this location Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding
12.0 mi 100 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Fordyce Creek Put In is a whitewater access point located in Nevada County, California, serving as an entry point for paddlers looking to run Fordyce Creek. This is a dedicated put-in location for whitewater boating, making it suitable for kayakers and canoeists interested in creek paddling. The site provides direct access to the creek, though specific amenities and facility details are limited. Paddlers should be aware that Fordyce Creek is a whitewater venue, so water conditions and difficulty will vary depending on season, recent rainfall, and water release schedules. Before launching, check current water levels and conditions, as whitewater creeks can change significantly and may present hazards for unprepared paddlers.