Class IV-V North Fork Feather River, CA
Rock Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse
Dewatered for decades, the Feather River flows again thanks to the advocacy of American Whitewater, resulting in a new classic than can be boated through the summer, and is the site of Feather Fest.
Section Details
| Trip Length | Full Day, 8.0 Miles |
| Fishing | Yes |
| Camping | Yes |
| Manager | U.S. Forest Service, Plumas National Forest |
| Wild & Scenic | No |
| Water Trail | No |
| Description | American Whitewater |
| River Flow Information |
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/plumas/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD550446 This section of river is dependent on flow being released from an upstream hydropower dam. The license order provides for recreation flow releases for whitewater boating. The license also provided for recreation site improvments to enhance access to the river. (Rock Creek-Cresta, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission P-1962) |
Photo Credit: Dancing Boy Tobin - Close Up | Photo by Paul Martzen taken 10/06/05 @ 1000 cfs
