Class V (VI) Middle Fork Feather River, CA

The Middle Fork of the Feather River runs from it headwaters near Beckwourth, California, to Lake Oroville. The river gradient varies from gentle at the upper end to very steep in the deep canyons of the lower reaches.

The adjacent lands range from the most primitive imaginable to manicured golf courses and residential area. Access is good by roads in the upper portion and is nonexistent mile after mile in the wild river zones.

Class V+ whitewater with 1 mandatory portage. Public boat ramp takeout is on Lake Oroville and requires 14-mile paddle or motorboat shuttle across the lake.

rivers.gov/Feather