Driving Directions • DFG Sierra District
Rivers, Streams & Creeks
Excerpted from California Department of Fish & Game’s Tracks Magazine (2001)
Compiled by Patrick Konoske 04/27/06
(I cannot vouch for the accuracy of these directions. Use with discretion and at your own risk.)
Other Sections: Sierra District Rivers, Streams & Creeks • Sierra District Lakes, Ponds & Reservoirs
North Central District Rivers, Streams & Creeks
(List is in alphabetical order by name.)
| AMERICAN RIVER, NORTH FORK | From Auburn, on Hwy I-80, go NE, 2 miles to Auburn-Foresthill Road. Turn east, go 18 miles to Foresthill. Continue on Forest Hill-Soda Springs Road, go 12 miles to Forest Road 66. [1] Turn left, go 3 miles to Italian Bar trailhead. [2] Go 3 miles beyond Road 66, turn left at Mumford Bar trailhead. [3] Go 5 miles beyond Mumford Bar turnoff to Beacroft trailhead. Access upper reaches from Soda Springs Road south of Hwy I-80. Most trails 3-4 miles and drop about 2,000 ft. |
| AMERICAN RIVER SOUTH FORK (Riverton) | From Placerville, on Hwy 50, go east 28 miles to Crystal Basin Recreation Area turnoff near Riverton, access sites along highway upstream to Camp Sacramento. |
| AMERICAN RIVER, SILVER FORK | From Kyburz, on Hwy 50, take Silver Fork Road, go south 1.5 miles to China Flat Campground. |
| ANGELS CREEK | Two access sites: [1] In Angels Camp, at junction Hwy’s 4-49, highway bridges cross creek. [2] Take Hwy 4 northeast 8 miles to Murphys. Turn west on Main St., go 0.5 miles to Algiers St., at Murphys Hotel. Turn south, go short block to creek/park. |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | From Weed, on Hwy I-5, take Hwy 97 NE, go 27 miles to Bray-Tennant turnoff. Turn south, go 5 miles to Y. Bear right on Tennant Road, go 6 miles to stream. |
| ANTELOPE CREEK, NORTH FORK | From junction Hwy’s 36-99, 3 miles east of Red Bluff, take Hwy 36 NE, go 19 miles to Paynes Creek. Continue 6 miles beyond Paynes Creek to Ponderosa Way at “Sky Ranch”. Turn south, go 12 miles to slab crossing on creek. |
| ASH CREEK | From Adin, on Hwy 299, turn southeast on Ash Valley Road at sign “Madeline 32”, go 8 miles to Ash Creek Campground, continue 0.5 miles to creek. |
| BAILEY CREEK | From Voila, on Hwy 44, take Brokeoff Meadows Road SE (go past Lassen Christian Camp): [1] Where pavement ends bear left, go 200 yards to stream. [2] Follow main gravel road, 4 miles to Brokeoff Meadows. |
| BAKER CREEK | From north end of Big Pine on Hwy 395 take Baker Creek Road, go 1 mile to county campground near creek. |
| BASIN CREEK | From Sonora, at junction Hwy’s 49-108, go east 4 miles to Tuolumne Road (Road E 17). Turn southeast, go 6.8 miles to Tuolumne City. Go north onto Carter St. for 0.3 miles, then east on Buchanan Road (at bridge continue straight onto Cottonwood Road) for 4.8 miles. Turn north on, gravel road, to creek access at campground. |
| BATTLE CREEK | From junction Hwy’s 36-99, 3 miles east of Red Bluff, take
Hwy 36 NE, go 19 miles to Paynes Creek. Continue 16 miles beyond Paynes
Creek to “A” Line Road. [1] Walk down dirt road on left to creek. [2] Go 2.5 miles farther to Battle Creek Campground. Turn south 100 yards east of Hwy 36 bridge, go 100 yds to creek. |
| BEAN CREEK | From Coulterville, at junction Hwy’s 49-132, take Greeley Hill Road east (Road J-20), go 6.3 miles At Greeley Hill Market, turn south on Holtzel Road, go 4 miles to Dogtown Road. Turn northeast, go 4 miles to Red Cloud Ranch. |
| BEAR CREEK | From McCloud, on Hwy 89: [1] Go SE 23 miles (road crosses creek at large dip), dirt road on R follows creek 0.5 miles upstream. [2] Go 1 mile farther on Hwy 89 to Pondosa turnoff. Turn north, go 0.5 miles to creek. |
| BEARSKIN CREEK | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 180, go east 52 miles to entrance to Kings Canyon National Park, continue 1.7 miles to fork at Stop (Generals Highway). Turn east, go 3.5 miles to Quail Flat Road. Turn north, go 5 miles to Bearskin Creek turnoff and Horseshoe Flats campground (Tenmile Creek). Turn west, go 0.5 miles to Bearskin Creek. |
| BEAVER CREEK | Two access sites: From Arnold, on Hwy 4, go east 3.5 miles
to Calaveras Big Trees State Park. [1] Big Trees: enter park, take south Grove Road 8 miles, cross North Fork Stanislaus River to stream, road crosses creek near confluence with Big Trees Creek just before the South Grove parking area. [2] Sourgrass: go east 1.5 miles, beyond Big Trees, on Hwy 4 to Dorrington. Turn southeast on Sourgrass-Boards Crossing Road (USFS Road 5N02), go 6 miles to North Fork Stanislaus River crossing, then 4 miles to junction with USFS Road 6N08 at Beaver Creek. Turn north, go 0.2 miles to Cow Camp on creek. |
| BIG CREEK (Fish Camp) | From Oakhurst, on Hwy 41, go north 15 miles to Fish Camp. Go past town 0.7 miles to Summerdale Campground on stream. |
| BIG CREEK (Kings) | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, go 1 mile north of Hwy 180 to Belmont Ave. Turn east, go 20 miles to Trimmer Springs Road. Turn northeast and go 21 miles to Trimmer. Turn east, go 7 miles (continue around Pine Flat Lake) to USFS Route 9. Turn north, road follows creek for 5 miles, then goes over hill, 4 miles to upper creek. Road. Then follows creek to Blitz Mill. |
| BIG CREEK (Upper) | From Oakhurst, on Hwy 41, go north 14.5 miles toward Fish Camp. Turn east on Big Sandy Road (0.5 miles south of Fish Camp), go 2.4 miles (three access sites). Bear left after crossing stream, continue 2.3 miles to Big Sandy Campground, go 1.5 miles farther to Little Sandy Campground, then go 1 mile more to Fresno Dome. |
| BIG MEADOWS CREEK | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 180 east, go 52 miles to entrance to Kings Canyon National Park, continue 1.7 miles to fork at STOP (Generals Highway). Turn southeast, go 6.8 miles to turn off to Big Meadows Campground. Turn northeast, go 4.0 miles to stream. |
| BIG PINE CREEK | At Big Pine, on Hwy 395, toward the north end of town, turn west on Glacier Lodge Road, go 10 miles to creek. |
| BISHOP CREEK (Intake #2 Reservoir) | From Bishop, on Hwy 395, take West Line St. (Hwy 168) west, go 18 miles to Intake II. |
| BISHOP CREEK (Lower) | From Bishop, on Hwy 395, take West Line St. (Hwy 168) west, go 5 miles to creek access. Bull Pit Park is on the north side, Izaak Walton is on the south side. |
| BISHOP CREEK, MIDDLE FORK | From Bishop, on Hwy 395, take West Line St. (Hwy 168)
west, go 15 miles to South Lake turnoff, just below Intake II: [1] Continue 2 miles to MF, just below Lake Sabrina. [2] Turn left at fork, follow SF upstream 5 miles toward Weir Lake. |
| BISHOP CREEK, SOUTH FORK | From Bishop, on Hwy 395, take West Line St. (Hwy 168)
west, go 15 miles to South Lake turnoff, just below Intake II: [1] Continue 2 miles to MF, just below Lake Sabrina. [2] Turn left at fork, follow SF upstream 5 miles toward Weir Lake. |
| BOLES CREEK | In Weed on Hwy I-5, take Hwy 97 north to bridge. |
| BONE CREEK | From Kernville, on Sierra Way, go north 49.2 miles to Lloyd Meadow Road. [1] Turn northeast (right) 1.3 miles to Camp Area 1 - Bone Creek Campground. [2] Go 0.8 miles farther to Camp Area 3 - Nobe Young Campground. [3] Go 3.9 miles farther to Camp Area 4 - Dry Meadow Campground. [4] Continue 6.6 miles farther to Peppermint Campground. |
| BRANDY CREEK | From Redding, on Hwy I-5, take Hwy 299 W, go 10 miles to Whiskeytown Lake Visitor Center. Turn south, continue 4 miles around south shore to Brandy Creek campground. |
| BUCKEYE CREEK | From Bridgeport, on Hwy 395, take Twin Lakes Road west to Doc and Al’s pack station. Turn north on dirt road 2.5 miles to Buckeye Creek, road follows creek upstream. |
| BULL CREEK | From Coulterville, at junction Hwy’s 49-132, take Greeley Hill Road east (Road J-20), go 10 miles Bear south (leave Road J-20, it turns N), go 8 miles staying on Greeley Hill Road, near Bower Cave road name changes to Bull Creek Road (Road 2505.1). Turn east, at Bull Creek crossing, onto Road 2502.4 toward Anderson Flat. |
| BURNEY CREEK (Lower) | From Burney, on Hwy 299, go east 5 miles. Turn north on Hwy 89, go 6 miles to Burney Falls State Park. |
| BURNEY CREEK (Upper) | From Burney, on Hwy 299, go west 1 mile Turn south on Tamarack Road , go 2.8 miles, several access roads fork to R to reach creek. |
| BUTTE CREEK | From Weed, on Hwy I-5, take Hwy 97 NE, go 27 miles to Bray-Tennant turnoff. Turn south, go 2.5 miles to Deer Mountain Road. Turn southeast, go 0.5 miles Stream flows parallel to and about 100 yards east of road next 2 miles upstream, also goes under Tennant Road on downstream journey to Orr Lake. |
| CARSON RIVER, EAST FORK | From Meyers, at junction Hwy’s 50-89, take Hwy 89 S, go 11 miles to junction of Hwy’s 88-89. Turn east, go 6 miles to Woodfords. Turn south, go 8 miles on Hwy 89 (past Markleeville) to Hangman’s Bridge. Access sites along highway upstream to Wolf Creek. |
| CARSON RIVER, EAST FORK (Lower) | From Meyers, at junction Hwy’s 50-89, take Hwy 89 S, go 11 miles to junction of Hwy’s 88-89. Turn east, go 6 miles to Woodfords. Turn south, go 8 miles on Hwy 89 (past Markleeville) to Hangman’s Bridge. Park near bridge. Access to trail on jeep road behind locked gate, on downstream side of highway. Other access trails off Road. To Indian Creek Reservoir. |
| CARSON RIVER, EAST FORK (Upper) | From Meyers, at junction Hwy’s 50-89, take Hwy 89 S, go 11 miles to junction of Hwy’s 88-89. Turn east, go 6 miles to Woodfords. Turn south, go 12 miles on Hwy 89 (past Markleeville) to junction with Hwy 4. Continue straight on Hwy 4 for 3 miles, to Wolf Creek Road. Turn left (dirt road, crosses Silver Creek bridge), go 2.5 miles to mouth of Wolf Creek. Hike upstream from here. Other access trails from Wolf Creek and Silver King Creek drainages. |
| CARSON RIVER, WEST FORK | From Meyers, at junction Hwy’s 50-89, take Hwy 89 S, go 11
miles to junction of Hwy’s 88-89. [1] Turn east on Hwy 88-89, go downstream to Woodfords, or [2] west on Hwy 88, go upstream through Hope Valley. Take Blue Lakes Road. To upper reaches. |
| CHIQUITO CREEK | (559) 243-4005 From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 41 N, go
28 miles to Road 200 (North Fork turnoff). Turn east, go 19 miles to North
Fork. [1] Turn east, go through town of South Fork, continue 36 miles (past Fish & Rock creeks) on Mammoth Pool Road (Minarets Road, Forest Road 81), road crosses West Fork Chiquito Creek. [2] Continue 3.5 miles to Chiquito Creek crossing, go past creek 0.5 miles to junction USFS Road 6S25. Turn south on Road 6S25 to camps along creek, stream flows into Mammoth Pool Reservoir. |
| CHIQUITO CREEK, WEST FORK | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 41 N, go 28 miles to Road
200 (North Fork turnoff). Turn east, go 19 miles to North Fork. [1] Turn east, go through town of South Fork, continue 36 miles (past Fish & Rock creeks) on Mammoth Pool Road (Minarets Road, Forest Road 81), road crosses West Fork Chiquito Creek. [2] Continue 3.5 miles to Chiquito Creek crossing, go past creek 0.5 miles to junction USFS Road 6S25. Turn south on Road 6S25 to camps along creek, stream flows into Mammoth Pool Reservoir. |
| CLARK CREEK (Lower) | From Burney, on Hwy 299, go east 5 miles. Turn north on
Hwy 89, go 5 miles to Clark Creek Road: [1] Turn northwest, follow road across dam, and 1 mile past “5 Corners” to Clark Creek. [2] At “5 Corners” take 2nd. road left up hill away from lake, continue 3 miles to Rock Creek. |
| CLAVEY RIVER | From Long Barn, on Hwy 108, turn east on Forest Road 31 (USFS Road 3N01), go 17.5 miles to river. Other crossings: USFS Road 1N01 and USFS Road 1N04 (Cottonwood Road-Forest Road 14). Few trails lead to stream. |
| CLEAR CREEK | From Westwood, near Lake Almanor, on Hwy 36, take Road A-21 west, go 2 miles to community of Clear Creek (near Lake Almanor). |
| CLEAR CREEK (above Whiskeytown Lake) | From Redding, on Hwy I-5, take Hwy 299 west, go 14 miles to French Gulch turnoff. Turn north, go 2 miles to town of French Gulch, stream flows through town 6 miles northwest of Whiskeytown Lake. |
| CLOVER CREEK | From Shingletown, on Hwy 44, go west 3 miles to Ponderosa Way . Turn north, go 1.5 miles to Withrow Road (Inwood Road). Turn left, go 0.5 miles to Ponderosa Way. Turn right, go 11.3 miles to Whitmore Road (at CDF Station). Turn east (right), go 0.5 miles to Fern Road east. Turn north (left), go 7.4 miles to “Oak Run to Fern Road”. Turn right, go 0.2 miles to large culvert, Clover Creek crossing. |
| COLD CREEK | From Hwy I-5, take Central Mt. Shasta exit, go west to Old Stage Road. (Stop sign across from entry to Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery). Turn south, go to fork, bear right on W.A. Barr Road Creek runs along south side of road. |
| CONVICT CREEK | From Bishop, on Hwy 395, go north 34 miles to Convict Lake Road (across from airport). Turn west, go 2 miles to resort and lake. |
| COSUMNES RIVER, MIDDLE FORK (Pi Pi) | From Jackson, at junction Hwy’s 49-88, take Hwy 88 E, go 26 miles to Omo Ranch Road (just before Cooks Station). Turn northwest, go 0.8 miles. Turn north on Pi Pi Road (North-South Road), go 5 miles to Pi Pi Valley campground. |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK (Lone Pine Lower) | From Lone Pine, on Hwy 395, go south about 10 miles to the Cottonwood Power House turn-off. Turn west, cross the Los Angeles Aqueduct, go into the canyon to the end of the gravel road. |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK (Lone Pine Upper) | From Lone Pine, on Hwy 395, take Whitney Portal Road west, go 3 miles to Horseshoe Meadow Road. Turn south, go 16 miles (climbing 6,000 ft. in elevation) to stream, road parallels stream to trailhead. |
| COW CREEK NORTH | From Redding, on Hwy I-5, take Hwy 299 E, go 16 miles to Ingot. Stream flows along south side of highway. |
| COW CREEK SOUTH | From Shingletown, on Hwy 44, go west 3 miles to Ponderosa Way . Turn north, go 1.5 miles to Withrow Road (Inwood Road). Turn left, go 0.5
miles to Ponderosa Way. [1] Turn right, go 8 miles to bridge over creek. [2] Stay on Whitmore Road. To “Y.” Take right fork on Bateman Road, go 2 miles. Turn south (right) on dirt road, go 0.5 miles to creek. |
| DEADMAN CREEK | From Bishop, on Hwy 395, go north 46 miles to Deadman Creek Road (just past Owens River Road): [1] Turn west, go 3 miles, over graded dirt road, to campground. [2] Continue on Hwy 395 0.4 miles to Glass Creek Road. Turn west, go 0.2 miles into the pines. |
| DEADMAN CREEK | From Sonora, on Hwy 108, go east 60 miles to Kennedy Meadows Road. Turn south, go 0.9 miles to bridge. |
| DEER CREEK | From Porterville, on Hwy 65, go south 12 miles to Road Mountain 56 (Road J-22). Turn east, go 7 miles to Fountain Springs (at junction Old Stage Road), continue onto Hot Springs Road Go 20 miles toward California Hot Springs, campground and stream on R. |
| DEER CREEK | From junction Hwy’s 32-36, west of Chester, take Hwy 32 southwest, go 1 mile, follow road downstream down next several miles. |
| DIGGER CREEK | From junction Hwy’s 36-99, 3 miles east of Red Bluff, take Hwy 36 NE, go 11 miles to Dales Station. Turn northeast on County Road A-6, go 16 miles to Manton. From Manton take Forward Road 5 miles to Forwards Mill Road, go to creek just beyond where pavement ends. Or stop along the way at bridge on Ponderosa Way. |
| DINKEY CREEK | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 168 E, go 51 miles to Dinkey Creek Road (just before Shaver Lake). Turn east, go 12 miles to creek. |
| DRY MEADOW CREEK | From Kernville, on Sierra Way, go north 49.2 miles to Lloyd Meadow Road: [1] Turn northeast (right) 1.3 miles to Camp Area 1 - Bone Creek Campground. [2] Go 0.8 miles farther to Camp Area 3 - Nobe Young Campground. [3] Go 3.9 miles farther to Camp Area 4 - Dry Meadow Campground. [4] Continue 6.6 miles farther to Peppermint Campground. |
| FALL RIVER | From Fall River Mills, on Hwy 299, take Glenburn Road northwest (A-20), go 5 miles. Turn right at T, go 0.3 miles to McArthur Road (A-19). Turn north, go 1.2 miles to Island Road, bear N, go 1 mile to bridge access site. Other access sites: PG&E dredge site near Glenburn, PG&E ramp on Big Lake north of McArthur. |
| FEATHER RIVER | From Portola, on Hwy 70, two sites: [1] 3 miles east at Grizzly Road. [2] 10 miles west at Hwy 89 crossing, toward Graeagle. |
| FEATHER RIVER, MIDDLE FORK | From Quincy, three approaches: [1] Take Hwy 70 E, go 13 miles to Sloat. Turn right, follow road by railroad yard and cross bridge. [2] Take Hwy 70 E through east Quincy to far edge of town. Turn south (right) on La Porte Road, continue 11.5 miles to Feather River, MF, bridge crossing. [3] From Oroville, on Hwy 70, take Oro Dam Blvd. east, go 2.5 miles to Olive Hwy. Turn right, go east 5.5 miles to Oroville-Quincy Hwy. Turn north, go 18.5 miles, pass Berry Creek to Brush Creek. Turn right, go 0.3 miles, then turn left onto Milsap Bar Road (about 8 miles of steep, narrow road into canyon). |
| FEATHER RIVER, NORTH FORK (Almanor) | From Chester, on Hwy 36, turn northwest on Feather River Drive (by Chester Fire Dept.), stay left toward Drakesbad, go 1.3 miles to fishing access behind Collins Pine Lumber Co., other access sites along Collins Pine road next 6 miles to High Bridge Campground. |
| FEATHER RIVER, NORTH FORK (Belden) | From Quincy, on Hwy 70-89, take Hwy 70 W, go 27 miles to Caribou Road (2 miles east of Belden). Turn north to creek. |
| FISH CREEK | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 41 N, go 28 miles to Road
200 (North Fork turnoff). Turn east, go 19 miles to North Fork. [1] Turn east, go through town of South Fork, continue east 19 miles on Mammoth Pool Road (Minarets Road, USFS Route 81) to Fish Creek. [2] Continue 3.8 miles farther to Rock Creek. |
| GEORGES CREEK | From Lone Pine, on Hwy 395, go north 7 miles At 0.2 miles past the Los Angeles Aqueduct Crossing, turn south on a small, dusty road, drive to sand trap on creek. |
| GLASS CREEK | From Bishop, on Hwy 395, go north 46 miles to Deadman Creek Road (just past Owens River Road): [1] Turn west, go 3 miles, over graded dirt road, to campground. [2] Continue on Hwy 395 0.4 miles to Glass Creek Road. Turn west, go 0.2 miles into the pines. |
| GOODALE CREEK | From Independence, on Hwy 395, go north 13 miles to Goodale Creek Road. Turn west, go about 2 miles (past old Hwy 395 at Aberdeen), to creek. |
| GOODRICH CREEK | From Westwood, near Lake Almanor, on Hwy 36, go east 2.5 miles to stream. |
| GRANITE CREEK | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 41 N, go 28 miles to Road 200 (North Fork turnoff). Turn east, go 19 miles to North Fork. Turn east, go through town of South Fork, continue 40 miles (past Fish & Rock creeks) on Mammoth Pool Road (Minarets Road, Forest Road 81), road crosses WF Chiquito Creek. Then crosses Chiquito Creek to junction of Road 6S25. Bear northeast (left), continue 10 miles to campground sign. Turn right, go 6 miles to campground/stream. |
| GREEN CREEK | From Bridgeport, on Hwy 395, go south 5 miles to Green Lakes Road. Turn southwest, go 6 miles to creek. |
| GURNSEY CREEK | From Hwy 36-89, halfway between Chester and Mineral, stream flows along highway just west of junction Hwy 32. |
| HAMILTON BRANCH (Creek) | From Chester, on Hwy 36, go east 10 miles to Hwy 142.
Turn south, go 0.7 miles to intersection. Two approaches: [1] Turn west on Hwy 147, go 1 mile west of Clear Creek. Turn left on dirt road, cross RR track. Go 0.2 miles to Y. Stream is just beyond. [2] Turn east on County Road A21, go 0.1 miles. Turn south on dirt road, 1.6 miles to stream. |
| HAT CREEK | From Burney, on Hwy 299, go east 9 miles to crossing. [1] Downstream access along northwest side to Lake Britton. [2] Upstream access, go 0.2 miles back toward Burney Road on south side of Hwy 299, to Hat Creek Powerhouse #2. |
| HAT CREEK (Middle) | From Burney, on Hwy 299, go east 8 miles (past Hwy 89
junction). Turn south toward Cassel/Crystal Lake Hatchery, go 2 miles to
hatchery turnoff. [1] Turn east, go 1 mile to lake. [2] Continue on Cassel Road 1 mile to Hat Creek crossing at Cassel. Turn left on dirt road, just before canal, for access downstream toward lake. |
| HAT CREEK (Upper) | From Old Station, near Lassen Park at junction Hwy’s 44-89, turn north or south on Hwy 89. Stream flows N, from Lassen National Park, along Hwy 89. |
| HERRING CREEK | From Strawberry, on Hwy 108, go east 2 miles, [1] Turn right on Herring Creek Road (USFS Road 4N12), go northeast 7 miles, at “Y”, bear right to stream and campground. [2] From campground continue east 1 mile to reservoir. |
| HOT CREEK | From Hwy 395, 3.5 miles south of Mammoth Lakes turnoff (Hwy 203), turn east on Hot Creek Road, go past airport toward fish hatchery. Turn right before cattleguard, go 2.3 to 3.0 miles Passable dirt road with parking areas at stream side, footpaths to stream. |
| INDEPENDENCE CREEK | In Independence, on Hwy 395, turn west on Onion Valley Road (at the Post Office). Several access sites next 6 miles, upstream to crossing above Seven Pines. |
| JAMISON CREEK | From Graeagle, on Hwy 89, take Graeagle-Johnsville Road (A-14), go northwest 5 miles to Plumas Eureka State Park in Johnsville. |
| KAWEAH RIVER, MARBLE FORK | From Visalia, on Hwy 198, go east 35 miles, go along Kaweah Lake shore through Three Rivers to Sequoia National Park. In park go toward Giant Forest, about 15 miles (a steep climb, many switchbacks). Turn north toward Crystal Cave, go 2 miles, parking on north side of river. |
| KERN RIVER | From Kernville, on Sierra Way, go north 19 miles to
Johnsondale Bridge. [1] Park on north side, hike over old (pedestrian) bridge to south bank, fish upstream. [2] Continue 2 miles past Johnsondale to Lloyd Meadow Road (USFS Road 22S82). Turn right, go 10 miles to Forks of the Kern trailhead, day hike or backpack. Alternate access: Upper drainage can be reached from Mineral King over Franklin Pass, and from the east through Horseshoe Meadow over Cottonwood Pass. |
| KERN RIVER (Section #5) | From Kernville, on Sierra Way, go north 2 miles to the Lazy River Lodge, road parallels river upstream through planting area to Fairview Dam. |
| KERN RIVER (Section #6) | From Kernville, on Sierra Way, go north 17 miles to Fairview Dam, road parallels river upstream through planting area to Johnsondale bridge. |
| KERN RIVER SOUTH FORK | From Inyokern, on Hwy 395, go north 15.1 miles to Nine Mile Canyon Road (Road J-41). Turn west (road name changes to Kennedy Meadow Road at county line), go 20 miles to Kennedy Meadow Campground. |
| KESWICK CANAL | From Shingletown, on Hwy 44, take Wilson Hill Road south,
go 1.6 miles. Turn east (left) on dirt PG&E access road. [1] Go 1.5 miles to Grace Lake. [2] Turn right at Grace Lake, follow pipeline 0.8 miles to Nora Lake [3] Keswick Canal flows into east end of Nora Lake. |
| KINGS RIVER (Upper) | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, go 1 mile north of Hwy 180 to Belmont Ave. Turn east, go 20 miles to Trimmer Springs Road. Turn northeast and go 21 miles to Trimmer. Turn east, go 17 miles (continue around Pine Flat Lake) to river. Cross river at Kirch Flat (concrete bridge), proceed upstream to Bailey Bridge (metal). Cross to north side of river, immediately turn right onto dirt road. Continue upstream, about 6 miles to Garnet Dike. |
| KINGS RIVER, SOUTH FORK | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 180 E, go 52 miles to entrance to Kings Canyon National Park, continue 1.7 miles to fork at STOP (Generals Highway). Turn north (past Wilsonia and Grant Grove Village), continue east on Hwy 180, 20 miles (past Hume Lake turnoff) to bridge at Boyden Cave. Wild trout section starts 4 miles downstream at confluence with MF. and continues, from bridge, 14 miles upstream to Bubbs Creek (beyond Cedar Grove campground). Hike last 3 miles past roads end. |
| LAVEZZOLA CREEK | From Downieville, on Hwy 49, take Main Street north along Downie River, go 4 miles, pavement ends and road crosses creek. Continue 2 miles to locked gate at Lavezzola Ranch Trail along creek. |
| LEE VINING CREEK | From Lee Vining, at junction Hwy’s 120-395, take Hwy 120 W (Tioga Pass Hwy), go west 3 miles Start up long grade, watch for road (Poole Power Plant Road) on south side of highway. Turn left to creek and campground. |
| LEE VINING CREEK, SOUTH FORK | From Lee Vining, at junction Hwy’s 120-395, take Hwy 120 W (Tioga Pass Hwy), go 12 miles up long grade, creek flows along highway between Tioga and Ellery lakes, in area of Saddlebag Lake Road. |
| LEWIS CREEK | From Oakhurst, on Hwy 41, go north 8.8 miles to Road 630. Turn east, go 0.8 miles to creek. |
| LITTLE WALKER RIVER | From Bridgeport, on Hwy 395, go 16.5 miles N, to Little Walker Road (dirt road), 0.5 miles SE of Hwy 108 junction. Turn south, go to campground, stream is just west of road. Lower section can be reached from Hwy 108 crossing and north along Hwy 395 to West Walker River. |
| LONE PINE CREEK | From Lone Pine, on Hwy 395, turn west at Whitney Portal Road (traffic signal). Go 0.5 miles, cross the Los Angeles Aqueduct. Several access sites here to Whitney Portal. |
| LYONS CANAL | From Sonora, at junction Hwy’s 49-108, go east 11 miles to Twain Harte Drive Turn north, go 1.7 miles to Joaquin Gully Road. Turn northeast, go 1 mile, road curves east at Middle Camp Road for 0.1 miles. Turn north on South Fork Road, go 0.4 miles to fishing access on left. |
| MAMMOTH CREEK | From Bishop, on Hwy 395, go north 38 miles to Hwy 203
(Mammoth Lakes turnoff). [1] Exit and go west 0.2 miles. Turn south to creek access along dirt road. [2] Continue on Hwy 203 about 3 miles to Old Mammoth Road. Turn southwest, go 1.2 miles to creek. |
| MARKLEEVILLE CREEK | From Meyers, at junction Hwy’s 50-89, take Hwy 89 S, go 11 miles to junction of Hwy’s 88-89. Turn east, go 6 miles to Woodfords. Turn south, go 7 miles on Hwy 89 to Markleeville. Stream flows through town and downstream along Hwy 89. |
| MC GEE CREEK | From Hwy 395, at junction Hwy 203 (Mammoth Lakes Road), go south 8 miles to McGee Creek Road. Turn west, cross Crowley Lake Drive to creek, along south side of road, fish upstream to McGee Creek Pack Station. |
| McCLOUD RIVER | From McCloud, on Hwy 89, go SE 6 miles to Fowlers Camp Road. Turn south, go 0.5 miles to river. |
| McCLOUD RIVER | From McCloud, on Hwy 89, go south 10 miles on Squaw Valley Road. To McCloud Reservoir. [1] Upper Section: continue 4.5 miles on Reservoir Road, around west shore, cross dam, descend 1 mile to Ash Camp at mouth of Hawkins Creek (no facilities). [2] Lower Section: turn off Reservoir Road at Battle Creek, follow dirt Ah-Di-Na Road over Skunk Hill, go 6 miles to river at campground (improved, fee area). [3] Preserve: follow Ah-Di-Na Road, go 1 mile past camp, hike trail 0.5 miles to Preserve Headquarters. |
| MERCED RIVER (El Portal Middle) | From Mariposa, on Hwy 140, go east 32 miles (past El Portal) to Yosemite Park Boundary. |
| MERCED RIVER (Indian Flat Lower) | From Mariposa, on Hwy 140, go east 22 miles to Savage Trading Post State Historical Monument, near mouth of SF Merced River. Access along highway to Foresta Bridge. |
| MERCED RIVER (Yosemite Upper) | From Mariposa, on Hwy 140, go east 32 miles (past El Portal) to Yosemite Park Boundary. Continue 5.5 miles into park to Valley View/Bridalveil turnoff. |
| MERCED RIVER, SOUTH FORK | Three access sites: [1] From Oakhurst at junction Hwy’s 49-41, take Hwy 41, go northeast 33.5 miles to Wawona, just inside the south entrance to Yosemite national Park. From Wawona, turn west across Big Creek, then north on Iron Creek Road (USFS Road 4S17). Go 5 miles to Iron Creek trailhead for access, downstream to Bishop Creek. [2] Downstream reach access, from junction Hwy’s 140-49 near Mariposa, take Hwy 140 NE, go 5 miles to Triangle Road. Turn east, go 5.5 miles to Jerseydale-Scott Road. Turn north, go past Jerseydale to Hite Cove and Devil’s Gulch trailheads. [3] Off Hwy 140, at confluence with main Merced River, near Savage Trading Post State Historical Monument. |
| MILL CREEK | From Lee Vining, on Hwy 395, go north 7.4 miles to Lundy Lake Road: [1] Turn west, go 3 miles to creek. [2] go 0.5 miles farther to lake. |
| MOCCASIN CREEK | From Sonora, on Hwy 49, go south 18 miles. Turn left to fish hatchery, just south of (beyond) junction Hwy’s 49-120. |
| MOKELUMNE RIVER | From Jackson, at junction Hwy’s 49-88, go 6 miles south on Hwy 49 to Electra Road (on left just before crossing bridge). Go east (upstream) 2 miles to planting area. |
| MOKELUMNE RIVER, NORTH FORK | From Angels Camp, on Hwy 4, [1] Go east 58 miles to Hermit Valley crossing, river flows near east side of highway. [2] Go 3 miles farther east, upstream, to Highland Lakes Road (USFS Road 8N01). Turn south, go 3 miles to stream crossing. Highway beyond Lake Alpine is steep, narrow, and winding. |
| MONO CREEK | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 168 E, go 71 miles to east end of Huntington Lake. Turn east on Kaiser Pass Road, go 5.7 miles to one-lane road, continue 10.3 miles to Mile High Ranger Station, keep going, 3 miles to Florence Lake junction. Turn north, go 4 miles to stream just below dam for Lake Edison. |
| NELDER CREEK (California Creek) | From Oakhurst, on Hwy 41, go north 4 miles to Road 632 (Sky Ranch Road, Forest Road 10). [1] Turn east, go 5 miles to Gooseberry Flat on Nelder Creek. [2] Continue 3 miles more to Soquel Campground on Willow Creek. |
| NELSON CREEK | From Quincy, on Hwy 70, two approaches: [1] Take Hwy 70 E through east quincy to far edge of town. Turn south (right) on La Porte Road, continue 11.5 miles, cross Feather River MF, then go 2 miles to creek. [2] Take Hwy 70 E 13 miles to Sloat. Turn right, follow road by railroad yard and cross bridge. Turn right on USFS Road 23N10 (Peoria Creek Road), go 15 miles to Harrison Flat. |
| NOBE YOUNG CREEK | From Kernville, on Sierra Way, go north 49.2 miles to Lloyd Meadow Road: [1] Turn northeast (right) 1.3 miles to Camp Area 1 - Bone Creek Campground. [2] Go 0.8 miles farther to Camp Area 3 - Nobe Young Campground. [3] Go 3.9 miles farther to Camp Area 4 - Dry Meadow Campground. [4] Continue 6.6 miles farther to Peppermint Campground. |
| OLD COW CREEK (at Powerhouse) |
From Shingletown, on Hwy 44, go west 3 miles to Ponderosa Way . Turn north, go 1.5 miles to Withrow Road (Inwood Road). Turn left, go 0.5 miles to Ponderosa Way. Turn right, go 11.3 miles to Whitmore Road (at CDF Station). Turn east (right), go 0.5 miles to Fern Road East. Turn north (left), go 3.8 miles to bridge north of powerhouse. |
| OWENS RIVER (Above Crowley Lake) | From Hwy 395, at junction Hwy 203 (Mammoth Lakes Road), go south 5.3 miles to Benton Crossing Road. Turn northeast, go 7 miles to river. |
| OWENS RIVER (Below Tinnemaha) | From Big Pine, on Hwy 395, go south 8 miles. Turn east towards Tinnemaha Reservoir, follow dirt Road. To the river below the dam. |
| OWENS RIVER (Bishop to Big Pine) | From Hwy 395, 1 mile south of Big Pine, turn east on Stewart Lane. Go 1 mile to river. River access sites upstream to Bishop from Hwy 395, take any of these roads east or northeast: Bartell Road, Hwy 168, Collings Road , Warm Springs Road, Line St. (Poleta Road), and Hwy 6. |
| OWENS RIVER (Crestview) | From Hwy 395, at junction Hwy 203 (Mammoth Lakes Road), go north 7 miles to Owens River Road (just before Deadman and Glass creeks turnoffs). Turn east, go 2 miles to Big Springs Campground. |
| OWENS RIVER (Lower) | From Bishop, on Hwy 395, go north 6.5 miles to Pleasant Valley Road. Turn northeast 1.8 miles to river. Cross river, turn right on Chalk Bluffs Road (leads to Hwy 6), for frequent downstream access sites. |
| OWENS RIVER (Upper) | From Hwy 395, at junction Hwy 203 (Mammoth Lakes Road), go south 5.3 miles to Benton Crossing Road. Turn northeast, go 7 miles, cross river, turn north, follow dirt road access upstream over L.A. Dept. of Water and Power land. |
| PEPPERMINT CREEK (Lower) | From Kernville, on Sierra Way, go north 49.2 miles to
Lloyd Meadow Road; [1] Turn northeast (right) 1.3 miles to Camp Area 1 - Bone Creek Campground. [2] Go 0.8 miles farther to Camp Area 3 - Nobe Young Campground. [3] Go 3.9 miles farther to Camp Area 4 - Dry Meadow Campground. [4] Continue 6.6 miles farther to Peppermint Campground. |
| PEPPERMINT CREEK (Upper) | From Springville, on Hwy 190; [1] Go east 27.9 mi to Peppermint Creek Campground. [2] Continue on to Lloyd Meadows Road for access to lower section, and other streams. |
| PINE CREEK | From Bishop, on Hwy 395, go north 9.8 miles to Pine Creek Road Exit west, go 4.1 miles, through Rovana, to bridge, road follows stream from here. |
| PIT RIVER | From Burney, on Hwy 299, go east 4.5 miles to Hwy 89.
Turn north, go 4 miles to Clarks Road [1] Turn west, go 3 miles to Lake Britton Dam, access down stairway. [2] Drive along lake 0.1 miles, turn left, follow Road. To river. Road runs 4.5 miles down river, then around reservoir for additional 1.5 miles to Powerhouse No. 3. |
| PIT RIVER SOUTH FORK | From Likely, on Hwy 395, turn east on Jess Valley Road, go
2.2 miles: [1] Turn south at West Valley Reservoir sign, follow road 5.5 miles to reservoir. [2] Continue on Jess Valley Road 1.5 miles to Pit River crossing. |
| PLEASANT VALLEY CREEK | From Markleeville, on Hwy 89, turn west on Hot Springs Road, go 1 mile to Pleasant Valley. Road. Turn south (cross bridge), go 0.5 miles, stay on paved Road. Through subdivision. Road surface changes to dirt, continue 0.2 miles to meadow and creek. |
| POSO CREEK | From Glennville, on Hwy 155, go west 1.3 miles to Jack Ranch Road. Turn north, go 5.5 miles to Road M-109. Turn east, go 3.5 miles to stream on R. |
| POWERHOUSE STREAM | In east Sonora, on Mono Way (Old Hwy. 108), turn north onto Greenley Way, go 1.1 miles to end. Turn east on Lyons-Bald Mountain Road, go 4.5 miles to stream. |
| RANCHERIA CREEK | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 168 E, go 71 miles to east end of Huntington Lake. Creek enters lake at this point. Turn east on Kaiser Pass Road, upstream access site from this road, about 8 miles |
| REVERSED CREEK | From Lee Vining, at junction of Hwy’s 395-120, go south 4.3 miles to north end of June Lake Loop (Hwy 158). Turn southwest, go 11 miles (past Grant and Silver lakes) to road on north (left) side of highway, from this point highway runs along creek upstream toward Gull Lake Parking at Silver Lake or park on June Lake Loop Road |
| ROBINSON CREEK | From Bridgeport, on Hwy 395, turn west at north end of town onto Twin Lakes Road, go 5 miles to stream, access sites upstream for 7 miles, to Lower Twin Lake. |
| ROCK CREEK | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 41 N, go 28 miles to Road 200 (North Fork turnoff). Turn east, go 19 miles to North Fork; [1] Turn east, go through town of South Fork, continue east 19 miles on Mammoth Pool Road (Minarets Road, USFS Route 81) to Fish Creek. [2] Continue 3.8 miles farther to Rock Creek. |
| ROCK CREEK (Above Lake) | From Bishop, on Hwy 395, go north 25 miles to Tom’s
Place. Turn west on Rock Creek Lake Road; [1] Go 8 miles to lake. [2] Go 1 mile past lake to stream. |
| ROCK CREEK (Paradise) | From Hwy 395, 9 miles north of Bishop, take Mill Creek Road exit, go 1.2 miles. Turn west across highway, then turn north on Bircham Lake Road Go 5 miles to Paradise Lodge, follow road (now Old Rock Creek Road) north back to Hwy 395. |
| ROCK CREEK (Tom’s Place) | From Hwy 395, 23.5 miles north of Bishop, turn west at Tom’s Place on Rock Creek Lake Road, road follows creek 8.7 miles to Rock Creek Lake. |
| RUBICON RIVER | From Placerville, at junction Hwy’s 50-49, take Hwy 49 N, go 1.0 miles on Hwy 49. Bear north on Hwy 193, go 16 miles to Georgetown. Turn east on Georgetown-Wentworth Springs Road, go 21 miles. Turn north (left) at sign “Rubicon River 4.5 miles” on Eleven Pines Road, continue to Elliots Crossing. |
| RUSH CREEK | From Lee Vining, at junction Hwy’s 395-120, go south 4.3 miles to Hwy 158 (June Lake Loop). Turn southwest, go 6 miles, along Grant Lake. |
| SACRAMENTO RIVER | At Dunsmuir, on Hwy I-5, take Dunsmuir Ave. north to Scarlet Way. Turn left to bridge over river. Fish downstream to Soda Creek bridge near Castle Crag. |
| SACRAMENTO RIVER (Above Lake) | From Redding, on Hwy I-5; [1] Go north 25 miles to upper end of Shasta Lake, there are several access sites next 28 miles. [2] From Hwy I-5, take Central Mt. Shasta exit west to Old Stage Road (Stop sign across from entry to Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery). Turn south, bear right on W.A. Barr Road, go 3 miles to fork with Castle Lake Road Bear right on USFS Road 40N30 (Road 26), to Box Canyon Dam, stream flows from lake. |
| SACRAMENTO RIVER (Near Redding) | From Redding, on Hwy I-5; [1] Take Hwy 299 W 6 miles to Iron Mountain Road. Turn north, go 2 miles to Keswick Dam Road. Turn east, go 1 mile to river. [2] Take Hwy I-5 south 10 miles to Deschutes Road. Turn east, go 3 miles to river, several access sites along reach. |
| SACRAMENTO RIVER, SOUTH FORK | From Hwy I-5, take Central Mt. Shasta exit, go west to Old Stage Road (Stop sign across from entry to Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery). Turn south, bear right on W.A. Barr Road, 3 miles to fork with Castle Lake Road Bear right on USFS 40N30 (Road#26), go across Box Canyon Dam, around lake Siskiyou, past campground entrance to bridge on South Fork Road, road runs near stream next several miles. |
| SADDLEBAG CREEK | From Lee Vining, at junction Hwy’s 120-395, take Hwy 120 W
(Tioga Pass Hwy.), go 14 miles, up long grade, to Saddlebag Lake Road; [1] Turn north on dirt road, go 2.5 miles to lake. [2] Saddlebag Creek/Lee Vining Creek flows from lake along west side road. |
| SAGEHEN CREEK | From Truckee, at junction Hwy’s 89 N, I-80, take Hwy 89 N, go 7.5 miles to creek crossing. Highway follows parallel to creek for 0.5 miles, parking near crossing. |
| SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, MIDDLE FORK (Lower) | From Hwy 395, turn west on Mammoth Lakes Road (Hwy 203), go 3.4 miles to Lake Mary Road. Turn north, continue 10 miles on Hwy 203/Minaret Road, through town, past Minaret Summit, down long grade to the San Joaquin River. Pass Starkweather Lake to Soda Springs, Pumice Flat, or Minaret campgrounds. Near Red’s Meadow and Devils Postpile. |
| SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, MIDDLE FORK (Upper) | From Hwy 395, turn west on Mammoth Lakes Road (Hwy 203), go 3.4 miles to Lake Mary Road. Turn north, continue 10 miles on Hwy 203/Minaret Road, through town, past Minaret Summit, down long grade to the San Joaquin River. Pass Starkweather Lake to Soda Springs Campground. Fish upstream to Shadow Creek. |
| SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, SOUTH FORK (Jackass Meadow) | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 168 E, go 71 miles, to east end of Huntington Lake. Turn east on Kaiser Pass Road, go 5.7 miles to one-lane road, continue 10.3 miles to Mile High Ranger Station, keep going, 3 miles to Florence Lake junction. [1] Turn north, go 1.5 miles to campground and stream. [2] Go 4.5 miles toward Florence Lake to Jackass turnoff, follow Road. To campground by stream below lake. |
| SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, SOUTH FORK (Mono Hot Springs) |
From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 168 E, go 71 miles, to east end of Huntington Lake. Turn east on Kaiser Pass Road, go 5.7 miles to one-lane road, continue 10.3 miles to Mile High Ranger Station, keep going, 3 miles to Florence Lake junction. [1] Turn north, go 1.5 miles to campground and stream. [2] Go 4.5 miles toward Florence Lake to Jackass turnoff, follow Road. To campground by stream below lake. |
| SHEPHERD CREEK | From Independence, on Hwy 395, turn west on Onion Valley Road (at the Post Office), go 4.5 miles to Foothill Road. Turn south, go 5 miles, to second creek crossing. |
| SHERWIN CREEK | From Bishop, on Hwy 395, go north 38 miles to Hwy 203 junction (Mammoth Lakes turnoff). Exit and go west 3.2 miles to Old Mammoth Road. Turn southwest, go 1.5 miles, across Mammoth Creek, to Sherwin Creek Road. Turn south, go 1.5 miles to creek, dirt and paved road. |
| SILVER CREEK | From Meyers, at junction Hwy’s 50-89, take Hwy 89 S, go 11 miles to junction of Hwy’s 88-89. Turn east, go 6 miles to Woodfords. Turn south, go 12 miles on Hwy 89 (past Markleeville) to junction with Hwy 4. Continue straight on Hwy 4 for 2.5 miles to Centerville Campground near Wolf Creek Road Several access sites, from highway, upstream to mouth of Noble Creek. |
| SPANISH CREEK | From just west of Quincy, on Hwy 89, turn east at Gansner Park sign, near airport. |
| STANISLAUS RIVER, CLARK FORK | From Sonora, on Hwy 108, go east 49 miles to Clark Fork Road. Turn north, go 6 miles northeast to Sandflat Campground, road follows stream from highway up to camp. |
| STANISLAUS RIVER, MIDDLE FORK (Lower) | From Sonora, at junction Hwy’s 49-108, go east 30 miles to Fraser Road (USFS Road 4N01 to Spring Gap). Turn north, cross south fork of the Stanislaus River, go past Fraser Flat campground, and continue to middle fork access and campground at Sand Bar Flat, additional walk-in road and trail access at Spring Gap Powerhouse, upstream access off Forest Road 52 to Beardsley Dam. |
| STANISLAUS RIVER, MIDDLE FORK (Upper) | From Sonora, on Hwy 108, go east 53 miles to Dardanelle, road follows stream from here. |
| STANISLAUS RIVER, NORTH FORK (Lower) | Three access sites: From Arnold, on Hwy 4, go east 3.5 miles to Calaveras Big Trees State Park. [1] Big Trees: enter park and drive 4 miles toward the South Grove. Access at bridge on South Grove Road [2] Boards Crossing: go 1.5 miles past Big Trees to Dorrington on Hwy 4. Turn southeast on Sourgrass-Boards Crossing Road (USFS #5N02, paved road). 2 miles from Dorrington turn south on Boards Crossing Road (USFS Road 5N75, dirt road), go 3 miles to river. [3] Sourgrass: stay on USFS #5N02 (2 miles from Dorrington), go 4 miles to river at Sourgrass. |
| STANISLAUS RIVER, NORTH FORK (Upper) | From Dorrington, on Hwy 4, go east 17 miles to Spicer Reservoir Road (USFS Road 7N01). Turn southeast, go 3 miles to Stanislaus River Campground on river. |
| STANISLAUS RIVER, SOUTH FORK | From Sonora, at junction Hwy’s 49-108, go east 30 miles to Fraser Road (USFS Road 4N01 to Spring Gap). [1] Turn north, go 4 miles to Fraser Flat Campground by river, fish upstream to highway at Strawberry. [2] Continue on Hwy 108, go 4 miles to Strawberry. |
| STONEY CREEK | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 180 E, go 52 miles to entrance to Kings Canyon National Park, continue 1.7 miles to fork at STOP (Generals Highway). Turn southeast, go 12 miles on Generals Hwy. to stream and campground. |
| SULLIVAN CREEK | From Hwy 108, in east Sonora, turn north on Phoenix Lake Road, go 1.3 miles to Meadow Brook Drive. Turn north, go 0.4 miles to Alder Lane. Turn left, go 0.1 miles to bridge over creek. |
| SUSAN RIVER (Lower) | In Susanville, on Hwy 36, most streets that go south will take you to the stream. |
| SUSAN RIVER (Upper) | From Westwood, near Lake Almanor, on Hwy 36, take County Road A-21 north 9 miles to Silver Lake Road. Turn left, stream runs alongside road. |
| SWAUGER CREEK | From Bridgeport, on Hwy 395, go north 4 miles to campground entrance, turn east, stream runs along highway. |
| SYMMS CREEK | From Independence, on Hwy 395, turn west on Onion Valley Road (at the Post Office), go 4.5 miles to Foothill Road. Turn south, go 3.3 miles, road crosses creek. |
| TABOOSE CREEK | From Independence on Hwy 395, go north 14 miles to Aberdeen Station Road (Taboose Creek Road on west). Turn west, go 1 mile to campground, creek is beyond here through gate. |
| TAMARACK CREEK | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 168 E, go 52 miles (past Dinkey Creek Road and Shaver Lake), continue 20 miles, over Tamarack Ridge, to stream. Access at several sites and at lodge. Road goes on to Huntington Lake and over Kaiser Pass. |
| TENMILE CREEK | From Fresno, on Hwy 99, take Hwy 180, go east 52 miles to entrance to Kings Canyon National Park, continue 1.7 miles to fork at STOP (Generals Highway). Turn east, go 3.5 miles to Quail Flat Road. Turn north, go 5 miles to Bearskin Creek turnoff and Horseshoe Flats campground (Tenmile Creek). Turn west, go 0.5 miles to Bearskin Creek. |
| TINNEMAHA CREEK | From Big Pine on Hwy 395, go 5 miles south to Fish Springs Road. Turn southwest, 2 miles to fork. Bear west 0.5 miles on Griffith Road . To Tinnemaha Road. Take Tinnemaha Road 1.5 miles, around curve along creek to campground. Take dirt roads for about 2 miles access above campground. |
| TRUCKEE RIVER | From Hwy I-80, 1.5 miles west of Truckee, take Hwy 89 S., go 1 mile, road follows river upstream to Tahoe City, bike trail along stream. |
| TRUCKEE RIVER | From Truckee, on Hwy I-80: [1] Take exit to Hwy 267 S, follow toward town. Turn left on Glenshire Drive, go 2.5 miles, cross bridge and park on R at access site, fish upstream to Trout Creek. [2] Access lower section off Hwy I 80 at Boca from bridge downstream to Gray Creek. |
| TULE RIVER, NORTH & MIDDLE FORK (Section #1) | From Springville, on Hwy 190, go east 7.2 miles to Wishon
Campground turnoff (Road M-208). [1] Turn north 3 miles to campground. [2] Continue 7.1 miles east on Hwy 190 to Camp Nelson. [3] Continue 5.6 miles east on Hwy 190 to Cedar Slope. Turn right on Cedar Drive (1.4 miles to stream) to Ponderosa Drive. Turn left on Redwood Drive to stream. |
| TULE RIVER, SOUTH & MIDDLE FORK (Section #2) | From Springville, on Hwy 190, go east 7.2 miles to Wishon
Campground turnoff (Road M-208). [1] Turn north 3 miles to campground. [2] Continue 7.1 miles east on Hwy 190 to Camp Nelson. [3] Continue 5.6 miles east on Hwy 190 to Cedar Slope. Turn right on Cedar Drive (1.4 miles to stream) to Ponderosa Drive. Turn left on Redwood Drive to stream. |
| TULE RIVER, SOUTH & MIDDLE FORK (Section #3) | From Springville, on Hwy 190, go east 7.2 miles to Wishon Campground turnoff (Road M-208). [1] Turn north 3 miles to campground. [2] Continue 7.1 miles east on Hwy 190 to Camp Nelson. [3] Continue 5.6 miles east on Hwy 190 to Cedar Slope. Turn right on Cedar Drive (1.4 miles to stream) to Ponderosa Drive. Turn left on Redwood Drive to stream. |
| TULE RIVER, MIDDLE FORK | From Springville, on Hwy 190, go east 3.3 miles to County park on stream. Other access sites, 2.4 miles at Coffee Camp, and 0.5 miles farther at Upper Coffee Camp. |
| TULE RIVER, NORTH FORK | From Hwy 99, at Tipton, take Hwy 190 E past Porterville to Springville. At east side of Springville turn north on Road J-37/Balch Park Drive, go northeast 10 miles to Blue Ridge Road(N-276). Turn northwest, go 1 mile, cross river, take second Road. To right parallel to river. Very rough but passable with 2WD. |
| TUOLUMNE RIVER, MIDDLE FORK | From Groveland, on Hwy 120, go east 25 miles to Evergreen Road (Road. To Hetch-Hetchy Reservoir). Turn north, go 9 miles to Middle Fork Campground near river. Access also from Cherry Oil Road and Sawmill Mountain Road |
| TUOLUMNE RIVER, NORTH FORK (Basin Creek Lower) | From Sonora, at junction Hwy’s 49-108, go east 4 miles to Tuolumne Road (Road E 17). Turn southeast, go 6.8 miles to Tuolumne City. Turn north onto Carter St., go 0.3 |
| TUOLUMNE RIVER, NORTH FORK (Long Barn upper) | From Sonora, at junction Hwy’s 49-108, go east 4 miles to Tuolumne Road (Road E 17), at Tuolumne Road stay on Hwy 108, continue east 17 miles toward Long Barn. Turn southeast on dirt USFS Road 3N01 (across from Spring Gap Road), go 0.5 miles to intersection, stay to right, go 1.5 miles to river at Camp Hi-Sierra. |
| TUOLUMNE RIVER, SOUTH FORK | From Groveland, on Hwy 120; [1] Go east 13 miles to Rainbow Pool (exit south before crossing bridge). [2] Continue on Hwy 120 to access sites (Berkeley Camp, Rocky Bar Bridge) next 10 miles |
| TUTTLE CREEK | From Lone Pine, on Hwy 395, turn west on Whitney Portal Road (at traffic signal), go 3 miles to Horseshoe Meadow Road. Turn south, go 1.6 miles to the Tuttle Creek Campground sign, turn right and follow gravel, washboard, Road. To campground. |
| VIRGINIA CREEK | From Lee Vining, on Hwy 395, go north 13 miles to top of Conway Summit; [1] Turn west on Virginia Lakes Road Go 2.5 miles to creek. To upper section, turn south on dirt road, road parallels creek 2.5 miles upstream, then returns to main road. [2] Lower section flows north just west of Hwy 395, from Virginia Lakes Road |
| WAGON CREEK | From Hwy I-5, take Central Mt. Shasta exit, go west to Old Stage Road (Stop sign across from entry to Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery). Turn south, go to fork, bear right on W.A. Barr Road past STOP. Turn right next road (North Fork Road). Go to culvert crossing. Fish downstream to Lake Siskiyou. |
| WALKER RIVER EAST | From Bridgeport, at junction Hwy’s 182-395, take Hwy 182 N, go 5 miles (past Bridgeport Reservoir) to stream, highway crosses river and follows west bank to California/Nevada state line. |
| WALKER RIVER WEST (Lower Hwy 395) | From Bridgeport, on Hwy 395, go 17 miles north to Hwy 108 junction, continue 2 miles to bridge at junction of Little Walker River. River flows north along east side of Hwy 395 to town of Walker. |
| WALKER RIVER WEST (Upper Hwy 108) | From Bridgeport, on Hwy 395, go 17 miles north to Hwy 108 junction. Turn west on Hwy 108, go 2 miles to crossing, river on south side of road upstream toward Leavitt Meadows. |
| WARNER CREEK | From Chester, on Hwy 36, turn northwest on Feather River Drive (by Chester Fire Dept.), stay left toward Drakesbad, two sites: [1] Go 5.5 miles to fishing access High Bridge Campground (at confluence with North Fork Feather River.). [2] Continue 0.7 miles to Drakesbad turnoff. Turn right, go 1.1 miles to Warner Creek Campground. |
| WHITE RIVER | From Glennville, on Hwy 155, go north 5.5 miles on Jack Ranch Road. To Road M-109. Turn northeast, go 1.8 miles to Posey. Turn north on Carpinero Drive, go 6 miles to campground. |
| WILLOW CREEK, NORTH FORK | From Oakhurst, on Hwy 41, go north 4 miles to Road 632 (Sky Ranch Road, Forest Road 10). [1] Turn east, go 5 miles to Gooseberry Flat on Nelder Creek. [2] Continue 3 miles more to Soquel Campground on Willow Creek. |
| YELLOW CREEK | From Chester, on Hwy 36, go southwest 2 miles. Turn south on Hwy 89, go 4.5 miles to County Road 307-Humbug Road. Turn west, (continue straight at County Road 208-Humboldt Road), go 2 miles, cross Butt Creek, then go 5.5 miles to Humbug Meadow. Turn left to PG&E campground. Rough dirt roads, watch for log trucks. |
| YUBA RIVER, NORTH FORK | From Nevada City, on Hwy 49, go north 32 miles to the Yuba River crossing, Hwy 49 follows the river upstream through Downieville, many hike-in access sites along road. |
| YUBA RIVER, NORTH FORK | From Nevada City, on Hwy 49, go north 45 miles to Downieville, Hwy 49 follows the river upstream through Sierra City, many hike-in access sites along highway. |
| YUBA RIVER, SOUTH FORK | From Truckee, on Hwy I-80, go 17 miles west to Kingvale, access sites from the frontage road south of I-80 to Caryle Road (Eagle Lks. turnoff). |