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Put-in CA

North Fork Drive Bridge Put-in

Kaweah - North Fork Bridge to Lake Kaweah (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
EF Kaweah River near Three Rivers CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
TERMINUS DAM TRM Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 752 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
North Fork Drive Bridge Put-in
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The North Fork Drive Bridge Put-in serves as the standard access point for the North Fork Kaweah River, offering boaters a critical launch zone with a straightforward entry into the river. While the put-in itself is not a technical rapid, paddlers should be aware of potential slippery rocks, swift currents near the bridge, and the need for careful boat positioning when entering the water. Appropriate caution and precise boat handling are essential when staging and launching from this location.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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North Fork Bridge to Lake Kaweah
Kaweah
III-IV 3.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater