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Rock Creek & Powerhouse is a whitewater access point located on the South Fork American River in El Dorado County, California. This site serves as an important put-in and take-out location for paddlers running whitewater sections of the South Fork American. The access point provides entry to one of Northern California's popular whitewater paddling destinations, known for its rapids and scenic canyon sections. Paddlers should be aware that this is a technical whitewater river requiring appropriate skill levels and safety precautions.