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Put-in CA Class I

Goodwin Dam

Stanislaus - Goodwin Dam to Knights Ferry (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Oakdale CN near Knights Ferry CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
STANISLAUS RIVER NML Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 1,135 ft
STANISLAUS RIVER TUL Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 515 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Goodwin Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Goodwin Dam rapid is a relatively mild Class I stretch with minimal technical challenges, primarily serving as a put-in location for the Lower Stanislaus River run. The rapid features a straightforward entry below the dam with minimal obstacles, offering a gentle warm-up section for paddlers before entering the more dynamic downstream segments near Knights Ferry.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class I
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Goodwin Dam to Knights Ferry
Stanislaus
III-IV+ 3.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater