| River | County | Reach | Length (miles) | Description | Potential Classification | ORVs | Watershed (HUC Code 8) | Year Listed/ Updated | Other State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American River, South Fork | El Dorado | Chili Bar Dam to Folsom Lake State Recreation area boundry | 22 | Most popular whitewater boating stream in California. Also attractive for fishing, swimming, camping, and gold panning. Flows through Marshal Gold Discovery State Historic Park, site of the 1848 discovery that sparked the California Gold Rush. | Historic, Recreational | South Fork American | 1982 | ||
| Antelope Creek, North Fork | Tehama | From Section line between Sections 17 and 18, T.28N., R.2E., below Ponderosa Way, to McClure Place | 3 | Wild | Fish | Thomes Creek-Sacramento River | 1993 | ||
| Antelope Creek, North Fork | Tehama | From McClure Place to boundary between National Forest and California Department of Fish and Game land | 5 | Wild | Fish | Thomes Creek-Sacramento River | 1993 | ||
| Antelope Creek, South Fork | Tehama | From South Fork Antelope Campground along Ponderosa Way to 1/4 mile above the North Fork Antelope Creek | 7 | Wild | Fish | Thomes Creek-Sacramento River | 1993 | ||
| Atastra Creek | Mono | Aspen grove in Sec. 32, T.5 N., R.27 E. to Sec. 20, T.5 N., R.27 E. | 3 | High capability for supporting excellent quality Lahontan cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout. Biological diversity. | Recreational/Scenic | Fish, Wildlife | East Walker | 1993 | |
| Battle Creek | Shasta, Tehama | Ponderosa Way Bridge to Sacramento River | 35 | Anadromous fish spawning. Float tubing. Classic old-growth riparian ecosystem in Sacramento River flood plain. | Recreational | Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Battle Creek | 1993 | |
| Bear Creek | Shasta | North and South Forks of Bear Creek to State Highway 44 bridge crossing | 10 | Secluded, undeveloped, physically demanding primitive types of outdoor experiences. | Scenic/Wild | Recreational | Clear Creek-Sacramento River | 1993 | |
| Bear Creek | San Bernardino | Bear Creek, between Santa Ana River and Big Bear Lake | 9 | Secluded, undeveloped, physically demanding primitive types of outdoor experiences. | Wild | Fish, Wildlife | Clear Creek-Sacramento River | 1993 | |
| Beegum Creek | Shasta, Tehama | Trinity National Forest boundary to Highway 36 | 5 | Natural primitive type of outdoor experience to hiker willing to scramble over rugged terrain in canyon bottom. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic | Cottonwood Creek | 1993 | |
| Bell Creek | Tuolumne | Bell Creek | 8 | Scenic/Wild | Cultural, Historic, Scenic, Other | Upper Tuolumne | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Big Chico Creek | Butte, Tehama | Source downstream to power line crossing east of Horseshoe Lake | 35 | Narrow, rugged stream bed flows in a deep, scenic volcanic canyon and through a series of caves in Iron Canyon area; lower reaches support good riparian habitat and oak-woodland vegetation, upper reaches are extensively forested; supports good trout and anadramous fisheries, particularly spring-run chinook salmon; heavy recreation use, especially in Bidwell City Park area in Chico. | Recreational/Wild | Recreational | Big Chico Creek-Sacramento River | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Big River | Mendocino | Headwaters to mouth | 42 | Flows through a series of terraces with 100 year old second growth redwood forest as dominant vegetation; mouth empties into ocean at Mendocino, a National Historic District; unique, pristine example of coastal redwood stream; tidal estuary proposed as unique wildlife ecosystem by FWS; links two units of State Park System; extensive canoeing; significant fish runs with prime salmon and steelhead spawning habitat. | Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Big-Navarro-Garcia | 1982 | ||
| Big Sycamore River | Los Angeles | Entire segment within Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area | 10 | Upper watershed contains active golden eagle nesting sites and selected for reintroduction of the peregrine falcon. | Fish, Wildlife | Santa Monica Bay | 1993 | ||
| Boles Creek | Modoc | Sally's Camp to confluence of Willow Creek | 17 | Exceptionally rich in archaeological and cultural values. Potentially eligible for nomination to National Register of Historic Places. | Scenic | Cultural | Lost | 1993 | |
| Bourland Creek | Tuolumne | Headwater to confluence with Reed Creek | 12 | Recreational/Wild | Cultural, Historic, Other | Upper Tuolumne | 1993 | ||
| Buck Meadow Creek | Tuolumne | Headwater to confluence with West Fork Cherry Creek | 8 | Wild | Scenic | Upper Tuolumne | 1993 | ||
| Butte Creek (Upper Segment) | Butte | Confluence with West Branch Butte Creek to Centerville Bridge | 11 | Important mining communities. Steep and rugged with shear canyon walls, abrupt rock pinnacles, and spectacular waterfalls. Hiking and boating. | Scenic | Geologic, Historic, Scenic | Butte Creek | 1993 | |
| Cache Creek | Colusa, Yolo, Lake | Dam 1 mile above Peachtree crossing to Guinda Bridge. | 29 | Meanders through rolling foothills with moderate canyons and large expanses of undeveloped areas; interesting geologic formations; primitive and remote with limited access; provides premium whitewater opportunities through a boulder-studded watercourse partly bordered by county parklands; popular local tubing stream. Lower portion of segment passes through orchard dominated agricultural lands. | Recreational, Scenic | Upper Cache | 1982 | ||
| Carson River, East Fork | Alpine (CA), Douglas (NV) | Source to Wolf Creek | 29 | Pristine scenery as descends east slope of Sierra through granite canyon and coniferous forests to sagebrush covered foothills and desert canyons. Sport fishing for trout, rafting, kayaking, and canoeing. | Wild | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Upper Carson | 1982/ 1993 | NV |
| Carson River, East Fork | Alpine (CA), Douglas (NV) | Wolf Creek to Hangman's Bridge | 8 | Traversing a variety of ecosystems, the river descends east slope of Sierras through granite canyons with pine forests and alpine meadows to emerge into the sagebrush covered foothills and desert canyons of Nevada; upper reaches State designated Wild Trout Stream; large portion upper reaches proposed for wilderness designation; headwaters habitat of federally listed threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout; premium whitewater, used extensively by commercial and private rafters; provides unique opportunity for overnight float trips east of Sierras. | Recreational | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Upper Carson | 1982/ 1993 | NV |
| Carson River, East Fork | Alpine (CA), Douglas (NV) | Hangman's Bridge to Ruhenstroth Dam | 19 | Traversing a variety of ecosystems, the river descends east slope of Sierras through granite canyons with pine forests and alpine meadows to emerge into the sagebrush covered foothills and desert canyons of Nevada; upper reaches State designated Wild Trout Stream; large portion upper reaches proposed for wilderness designation; headwaters habitat of federally listed threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout; premium whitewater, used extensively by commercial and private rafters; provides unique opportunity for overnight float trips east of Sierras. | Scenic | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Upper Carson | 1982/ 1993 | NV |
| Cherry Creek | Tuolumne | East/North confluence to Cherry Lake | 12 | Wild | Geologic, Scenic | Upper Tuolumne | 1993 | ||
| Cherry Creek, East Fork | Tuolumne | Headwaters to confluence with Cherry Creek | 15 | Wild | Scenic | Upper Tuolumne | 1993 | ||
| Cherry Creek, North Fork | Tuolumne | Headwaters to confluence with Cherry Creek | 17 | Wild | Scenic | Upper Tuolumne | 1993 | ||
| Cherry Creek, West Fork | Tuolumne | Headwaters to confluence with Cherry Creek | 18 | Wild | Scenic | Upper Tuolumne | 1993 | ||
| Clark Fork | Tuolumne | Headwaters to Wilderness boundary | 9 | Wild | Cultural, Historic, Scenic | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | ||
| Clark Fork | Tuolumne | Wilderness boundary to Middle Fork Stanislaus | 10 | Recreational | Recreational, Scenic | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | ||
| Clavey River | Tuolumne | Bell/Lily confluence to 3NO1 | 6 | Totally free-flowing, rugged channel characterized by large boulders and alternating pools and rapids; upper reaches heavily forested with granite outcroppings; lower reaches scrub-oak woodlands with steep canyons and distinctive limestone cliffs; State designated Wild Trout Stream; one of the best remaining fish producing streams on western slopes of Sierras. | Wild | Fish, Other | Upper Tuolumne | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Clavey River | 3NO1 to Cottonwood Road | 9 | Totally free-flowing, rugged channel characterized by large boulders and alternating pools and rapids; upper reaches heavily forested with granite outcroppings; lower reaches scrub-oak woodlands with steep canyons and distinctive limestone cliffs; State designated Wild Trout Stream; one of the best remaining fish producing streams on western slopes of Sierras. | Scenic/Wild | Fish, Wildlife, Other | Upper Tuolumne | 1993 | ||
| Clavey River | Tuolumne | Cottonwood Road to Tuolumne confluence | 17 | Totally free-flowing, rugged channel characterized by large boulders and alternating pools and rapids; upper reaches heavily forested with granite outcroppings; lower reaches scrub-oak woodlands with steep canyons and distinctive limestone cliffs; State designated Wild Trout Stream; one of the best remaining fish producing streams on western slopes of Sierras. | Scenic/Wild | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Tuolumne | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Clear Creek | Shasta | Southern NRA boundary to Clear Creek Road bridge crossing | 5 | Unspoiled, primitive type of outdoor experience obtained by hiking or floating along the creek. | Scenic | Recreational, Scenic | Clear Creek-Sacramento River | 1993 | |
| Cosumnes River | Sacremento, El Dorado, Amador | Confluence with junction of North and middle Forks to confluence with Mokelumne River | 53 | The last remaining major Sierra Nevada stream system without significant water impoundments. The sloughs and marshes at the confluence with the Molkelumne River together with the adjoining hardwood and riparian vegetation, virtually uninfluenced by flood control measures, comprise an important and unique natural area. The largest remaining stand of valley oak exists in this area, and the lower Consumnes is also an important waterfowl wintering area for many species and is of particular importance to the greater sandhill crane. The main stem provides a warmwater fishery and a small run of chinook salmon. The North and Middle Forks both possess self-sustaining wild rainbow and brown trout populations with warm water species including the Alabama spotted bass in the lowest reaches and Eastern brook trout found in the North Fork. Recreation use includes picnicking, swimming, hiking, fishing, camping, rock climbing, and river running (there are a variety of boating runs for paddlers of all skill levels, although the length of the boating season is curtailed by the relative low flow in the summer). Overall, the recreation potential is outstanding in view of the proximity of the Sacramento Metropolitan Area, although the limited number of river access points presently discourages use. | Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Upper Mokelumne | 1982 | ||
| Cosumnes River, Middle Fork | Eldorado | From National Forest boundary to confluence to Cosumnes River | 20 | The last remaining major Sierra Nevada stream system without significant water impoundments. The sloughs and marshes at the confluence with the Molkelumne River together with the adjoining hardwood and riparian vegetation, virtually uninfluenced by flood control measures, comprise an important and unique natural area. The largest remaining stand of valley oak exists in this area, and the lower Consumnes is also an important waterfowl wintering area for many species and is of particular importance to the greater sandhill crane. The main stem provides a warmwater fishery and a small run of chinook salmon. The North and Middle Forks both possess self-sustaining wild rainbow and brown trout populations with warm water species including the Alabama spotted bass in the lowest reaches and Eastern brook trout found in the North Fork. Recreation use includes picnicking, swimming, hiking, fishing, camping, rock climbing, and river running (there are a variety of boating runs for paddlers of all skill levels, although the length of the boating season is curtailed by the relative low flow in the summer). Overall, the recreation potential is outstanding in view of the proximity of the Sacramento Metropolitan Area, although the limited number of river access points presently discourages use. | Recreational | Recreational, Other | Upper Cosumnes | 1993 | |
| Cosumnes River, Middle Fork | Eldorado | Headwaters east of Foster Meadow to Cat Creek | 8 | The last remaining major Sierra Nevada stream system without significant water impoundments. The sloughs and marshes at the confluence with the Molkelumne River together with the adjoining hardwood and riparian vegetation, virtually uninfluenced by flood control measures, comprise an important and unique natural area. The largest remaining stand of valley oak exists in this area, and the lower Consumnes is also an important waterfowl wintering area for many species and is of particular importance to the greater sandhill crane. The main stem provides a warmwater fishery and a small run of chinook salmon. The North and Middle Forks both possess self-sustaining wild rainbow and brown trout populations with warm water species including the Alabama spotted bass in the lowest reaches and Eastern brook trout found in the North Fork. Recreation use includes picnicking, swimming, hiking, fishing, camping, rock climbing, and river running (there are a variety of boating runs for paddlers of all skill levels, although the length of the boating season is curtailed by the relative low flow in the summer). Overall, the recreation potential is outstanding in view of the proximity of the Sacramento Metropolitan Area, although the limited number of river access points presently discourages use. | Recreational | Recreational, Other | Upper Cosumnes | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Cosumnes River, Middle Fork | Eldorado | Cat Creek to one mile east of PiPi Campground | 2 | The last remaining major Sierra Nevada stream system without significant water impoundments. The sloughs and marshes at the confluence with the Molkelumne River together with the adjoining hardwood and riparian vegetation, virtually uninfluenced by flood control measures, comprise an important and unique natural area. The largest remaining stand of valley oak exists in this area, and the lower Consumnes is also an important waterfowl wintering area for many species and is of particular importance to the greater sandhill crane. The main stem provides a warmwater fishery and a small run of chinook salmon. The North and Middle Forks both possess self-sustaining wild rainbow and brown trout populations with warm water species including the Alabama spotted bass in the lowest reaches and Eastern brook trout found in the North Fork. Recreation use includes picnicking, swimming, hiking, fishing, camping, rock climbing, and river running (there are a variety of boating runs for paddlers of all skill levels, although the length of the boating season is curtailed by the relative low flow in the summer). Overall, the recreation potential is outstanding in view of the proximity of the Sacramento Metropolitan Area, although the limited number of river access points presently discourages use. | Recreational | Recreational, Other | Upper Cosumnes | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Cosumnes River, Middle Fork | Eldorado | One mile east of PiPi Campground to two miles west of PiPi | 3 | The last remaining major Sierra Nevada stream system without significant water impoundments. The sloughs and marshes at the confluence with the Molkelumne River together with the adjoining hardwood and riparian vegetation, virtually uninfluenced by flood control measures, comprise an important and unique natural area. The largest remaining stand of valley oak exists in this area, and the lower Consumnes is also an important waterfowl wintering area for many species and is of particular importance to the greater sandhill crane. The main stem provides a warmwater fishery and a small run of chinook salmon. The North and Middle Forks both possess self-sustaining wild rainbow and brown trout populations with warm water species including the Alabama spotted bass in the lowest reaches and Eastern brook trout found in the North Fork. Recreation use includes picnicking, swimming, hiking, fishing, camping, rock climbing, and river running (there are a variety of boating runs for paddlers of all skill levels, although the length of the boating season is curtailed by the relative low flow in the summer). Overall, the recreation potential is outstanding in view of the proximity of the Sacramento Metropolitan Area, although the limited number of river access points presently discourages use. | Recreational | Recreational, Other | Upper Cosumnes | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Cosumnes River, Middle Fork | Eldorado | Two miles west of PiPi to Dogtown Creek | 9 | The last remaining major Sierra Nevada stream system without significant water impoundments. The sloughs and marshes at the confluence with the Molkelumne River together with the adjoining hardwood and riparian vegetation, virtually uninfluenced by flood control measures, comprise an important and unique natural area. The largest remaining stand of valley oak exists in this area, and the lower Consumnes is also an important waterfowl wintering area for many species and is of particular importance to the greater sandhill crane. The main stem provides a warmwater fishery and a small run of chinook salmon. The North and Middle Forks both possess self-sustaining wild rainbow and brown trout populations with warm water species including the Alabama spotted bass in the lowest reaches and Eastern brook trout found in the North Fork. Recreation use includes picnicking, swimming, hiking, fishing, camping, rock climbing, and river running (there are a variety of boating runs for paddlers of all skill levels, although the length of the boating season is curtailed by the relative low flow in the summer). Overall, the recreation potential is outstanding in view of the proximity of the Sacramento Metropolitan Area, although the limited number of river access points presently discourages use. | Recreational | Recreational, Other | Upper Cosumnes | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Cosumnes River, Middle Fork | Eldorado | From Dogtown Creek to National Forest boundary | 3 | The last remaining major Sierra Nevada stream system without significant water impoundments. The sloughs and marshes at the confluence with the Molkelumne River together with the adjoining hardwood and riparian vegetation, virtually uninfluenced by flood control measures, comprise an important and unique natural area. The largest remaining stand of valley oak exists in this area, and the lower Consumnes is also an important waterfowl wintering area for many species and is of particular importance to the greater sandhill crane. The main stem provides a warmwater fishery and a small run of chinook salmon. The North and Middle Forks both possess self-sustaining wild rainbow and brown trout populations with warm water species including the Alabama spotted bass in the lowest reaches and Eastern brook trout found in the North Fork. Recreation use includes picnicking, swimming, hiking, fishing, camping, rock climbing, and river running (there are a variety of boating runs for paddlers of all skill levels, although the length of the boating season is curtailed by the relative low flow in the summer). Overall, the recreation potential is outstanding in view of the proximity of the Sacramento Metropolitan Area, although the limited number of river access points presently discourages use. | Recreational | Recreational, Other | Upper Cosumnes | 1993 | |
| Cosumnes River, North Fork | Eldorado | From headwaters at Leek Springs Valley to Van Horn Creek | 13 | The last remaining major Sierra Nevada stream system without significant water impoundments. The sloughs and marshes at the confluence with the Molkelumne River together with the adjoining hardwood and riparian vegetation, virtually uninfluenced by flood control measures, comprise an important and unique natural area. The largest remaining stand of valley oak exists in this area, and the lower Consumnes is also an important waterfowl wintering area for many species and is of particular importance to the greater sandhill crane. The main stem provides a warmwater fishery and a small run of chinook salmon. The North and Middle Forks both possess self-sustaining wild rainbow and brown trout populations with warm water species including the Alabama spotted bass in the lowest reaches and Eastern brook trout found in the North Fork. Recreation use includes picnicking, swimming, hiking, fishing, camping, rock climbing, and river running (there are a variety of boating runs for paddlers of all skill levels, although the length of the boating season is curtailed by the relative low flow in the summer). Overall, the recreation potential is outstanding in view of the proximity of the Sacramento Metropolitan Area, although the limited number of river access points presently discourages use. | Recreational | Recreational, Other | Upper Cosumnes | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Cosumnes River, North Fork | Eldorado | Van Horn Creek to Cosumnes Mine Road | 7 | The last remaining major Sierra Nevada stream system without significant water impoundments. The sloughs and marshes at the confluence with the Molkelumne River together with the adjoining hardwood and riparian vegetation, virtually uninfluenced by flood control measures, comprise an important and unique natural area. The largest remaining stand of valley oak exists in this area, and the lower Consumnes is also an important waterfowl wintering area for many species and is of particular importance to the greater sandhill crane. The main stem provides a warmwater fishery and a small run of chinook salmon. The North and Middle Forks both possess self-sustaining wild rainbow and brown trout populations with warm water species including the Alabama spotted bass in the lowest reaches and Eastern brook trout found in the North Fork. Recreation use includes picnicking, swimming, hiking, fishing, camping, rock climbing, and river running (there are a variety of boating runs for paddlers of all skill levels, although the length of the boating season is curtailed by the relative low flow in the summer). Overall, the recreation potential is outstanding in view of the proximity of the Sacramento Metropolitan Area, although the limited number of river access points presently discourages use. | Recreational | Recreational, Other | Upper Cosumnes | 1993 | |
| Cosumnes River, North Fork | Eldorado | From Cosumnes Mine Road to Steely Fork of the Cosumnes | 5 | The last remaining major Sierra Nevada stream system without significant water impoundments. The sloughs and marshes at the confluence with the Molkelumne River together with the adjoining hardwood and riparian vegetation, virtually uninfluenced by flood control measures, comprise an important and unique natural area. The largest remaining stand of valley oak exists in this area, and the lower Consumnes is also an important waterfowl wintering area for many species and is of particular importance to the greater sandhill crane. The main stem provides a warmwater fishery and a small run of chinook salmon. The North and Middle Forks both possess self-sustaining wild rainbow and brown trout populations with warm water species including the Alabama spotted bass in the lowest reaches and Eastern brook trout found in the North Fork. Recreation use includes picnicking, swimming, hiking, fishing, camping, rock climbing, and river running (there are a variety of boating runs for paddlers of all skill levels, although the length of the boating season is curtailed by the relative low flow in the summer). Overall, the recreation potential is outstanding in view of the proximity of the Sacramento Metropolitan Area, although the limited number of river access points presently discourages use. | Recreational | Recreational, Other | Upper Cosumnes | 1993 | |
| Cosumnes River, North Fork | Eldorado | Steely Fork of the Cosumnes to confluence to Cosumnes River | 25 | The last remaining major Sierra Nevada stream system without significant water impoundments. The sloughs and marshes at the confluence with the Molkelumne River together with the adjoining hardwood and riparian vegetation, virtually uninfluenced by flood control measures, comprise an important and unique natural area. The largest remaining stand of valley oak exists in this area, and the lower Consumnes is also an important waterfowl wintering area for many species and is of particular importance to the greater sandhill crane. The main stem provides a warmwater fishery and a small run of chinook salmon. The North and Middle Forks both possess self-sustaining wild rainbow and brown trout populations with warm water species including the Alabama spotted bass in the lowest reaches and Eastern brook trout found in the North Fork. Recreation use includes picnicking, swimming, hiking, fishing, camping, rock climbing, and river running (there are a variety of boating runs for paddlers of all skill levels, although the length of the boating season is curtailed by the relative low flow in the summer). Overall, the recreation potential is outstanding in view of the proximity of the Sacramento Metropolitan Area, although the limited number of river access points presently discourages use. | Recreational | Recreational, Other | Upper Cosumnes | 1993 | |
| Cottonwood Creek, Middle Fork | Shasta | Trinity National Forest boundary downstream to Platina Road crossing | 9 | Middle segment is secluded, undeveloped, and physically demanding. Excellent for primitive outdoor experience. | Recreational/Wild | Recreational, Scenic | Cottonwood Creek | 1993 | |
| Cottonwood Creek, North Fork | Shasta | Misslebeck Dam to Platina Highway Bridge | 11 | Unspoiled, primitive setting in bottom of canyon, suitable for rugged backcountry hiking and expert kayaking. | Scenic | Recreational, Scenic | Cottonwood Creek | 1993 | |
| Cottonwood Creek, South Fork | Tehama | National Forest boundary to Cooks Flat | 14 | Very rugged, narrow sinuous, steep-walled canyon. Innumerable cascading rapids and small waterfalls. Opportunities for primitive types of outdoor experiences. | Scenic/Wild | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Cottonwood Creek | 1993 | |
| Deep Creek | San Bernardino | From Running Springs to I-6 Road Crossing | 2 | Scenic | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Mojave | 1993 | ||
| Deep Creek | San Bernardino | 1 mile upstream from Running Springs | 1 | Scenic narrow gorge. Designated as Wild Trout Stream. | Recreational | Recreational, Other | Mojave | 1993 | |
| Deep Creek | San Bernardino | From Splinter's Cabin to Devil's Hole | 3 | Scenic | Fish | Mojave | 1993 | ||
| Deep Creek | San Bernardino | From I-6 Road Crossing to Splinter's Cabin | 5 | Recreational | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Mojave | 1993 | ||
| Deer Creek | Tehama | Western edge of Ishi Wilderness down to Deer Creek Irrigation Ditch in Sec. 23, T.25 N., R.1 W. | 8 | Descends through long series of rapids in deep rough canyon. Camps and caves of Yahi Indian tribe. Peregrine falcon nesting area. | Wild | Geologic, Historic, Scenic, Wildlife | Big Chico Creek-Sacramento River | 1993 | |
| Deer Creek | Tehama | Deer Creek irrigation ditch to mouth. | 11 | Headwaters in rugged, forested mountains, passes through deep canyons with spectacular geologic formations; noted for being one of the most rugged areas in the State; portion proposed for wilderness designation; culturally significant nationwide as home of Ishi, last survivor of a stone age Indian Tribe; premium salmon and steelhead fishery; one of a few remaining Central Valley streams where spring-run salmon can reach ancestral spawning grounds; upper reaches provide excellent trout fishing and receive heavy recreational use; important raptor nesting area. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Scenic | Big Chico Creek-Sacramento River | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Deer Creek | Tehama | Near private land in Sec. 35, T.26 N., R.2 E. to western National Forest boundary | 8 | Descends through long series of rapids in deep rough canyon. Camps and caves of Yahi Indian tribe. Peregrine falcon nesting area. | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Scenic | Big Chico Creek-Sacramento River | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Deer Creek | Tehama | Just west of Deer Creek crossing, Sec. 26, T.27 N., R.3 E. to just below confluence with Beaver Creek | 6 | Headwaters in rugged, forested mountains, passes through deep canyons with spectacular geologic formations; noted for being one of the most rugged areas in the State; portion proposed for wilderness designation; culturally significant nationwide as home of Ishi, last survivor of a stone age Indian Tribe; premium salmon and steelhead fishery; one of a few remaining Central Valley streams where spring-run salmon can reach ancestral spawning grounds; upper reaches provide excellent trout fishing and receive heavy recreational use; important raptor nesting area | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Big Chico Creek-Sacramento River | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Deer Creek | Tehama | Junction of Deer Creek with highway 32 to just west of Deer Creek crossing, Sec. 26, T.27 N., R.3 E. | 7 | Headwaters in rugged, forested mountains, passes through deep canyons with spectacular geologic formations; noted for being one of the most rugged areas in the State; portion proposed for wilderness designation; culturally significant nationwide as home of Ishi, last survivor of a stone age Indian Tribe; premium salmon and steelhead fishery; one of a few remaining Central Valley streams where spring-run salmon can reach ancestral spawning grounds; upper reaches provide excellent trout fishing and receive heavy recreational use; important raptor nesting area | Scenic | Cultural, Fish, Scenic | Big Chico Creek-Sacramento River | 1993 | |
| Deer Creek | Tehama | Elam Creek Campground to junction of Deer Creek with Highway 32 | 9 | Deep canyons, falls and cascades, and rugged, forested mountains. Spring and fall runs of chinook salmon and steelhead. Associated with Ishi's habitation as the last Yahi-Yana Indian in early 1900's. | Recreational | Fish, Scenic | Big Chico Creek-Sacramento River | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Deer Creek | Tehama | Just below confluence with Beaver Creek to near private land in Sec. 35, T.26 N., R.2 E. | 2 | Headwaters in rugged, forested mountains, passes through deep canyons with spectacular geologic formations; noted for being one of the most rugged areas in the State; portion proposed for wilderness designation; culturally significant nationwide as home of Ishi, last survivor of a stone age Indian Tribe; premium salmon and steelhead fishery; one of a few remaining Central Valley streams where spring-run salmon can reach ancestral spawning grounds; upper reaches provide excellent trout fishing and receive heavy recreational use; important raptor nesting area. | Cultural, Fish | Big Chico Creek-Sacramento River | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Disaster Creek | Tuolumne | Headwater to Clark Fork | 5 | Wild | Other | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | ||
| Dog Creek | Mono | Sec. 15, T.3 N., R.25 E. to Virginia Creek in Sec. 35, T.4 N., R.25 E. | 8 | Historic mining shelters. Naturally, reproductive population of brown trout. Biological diversity. | Recreational | Fish, Historic, Wildlife | East Walker | 1993 | |
| Eagle Creek | Tuolumne | Headwater to Middle Fork Stanislaus | 8 | Scenic/Wild | Other | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | ||
| Eel River, Middle Fork | Mendocino, Trinity | From headwaters to beginning of WSR segment at southern boundary of Yolla Bolly Wilderness Area | 14 | Headwaters in Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness Area; well scoured, rugged river channel flows through deep, steepsided canyons with numerous large, deep pools and extensive stands of coniferous forest in upper reaches, mountainous, grasslands downstream; premium salmon and steelhead stream; provides outstanding habitat for spring-run steelhead; outstanding white water boating stream; provides important habitat for two endangered species of raptors; significant, high densities of prehistoric sites. | Recreational, Fish, Wildlife, Cultural | South Fork Trinity | 1982 | ||
| Eel River, North Fork | Mendocino, Trinity | From headwaters to beginning of WSR segment at the old Gilman Ranch. | 1 | Rugged and primitive stream flows through rockfaced canyons and mountainous terrain; oak chaparral, grassland vegetation; spectacular cataracts in lower portion; supports important anadromous fish runs, especially outstanding winter-run steelhead fishery; offers scenic whitewater runs in a remote, primitive setting. | Scenic, Fish | Lower Eel | 1982 | ||
| Eel River, South Fork | Mendicino | From headwaters to beginning of WSR segment at confluence with Section Four Creek. | 4 | Source arises from a profusion of small creeks; boulder strewn channel marked by riffles and pools flows through the virgin redwood groves of Humboldt Redwood State Park and giant old-growth Douglas fir stands of Elder Creek National Natural Landmark; supports important anadromous fish runs; upper portions provide extensive chinook salmon habitat. | Scenic, Fish | Big-Navarro-Garcia | 1982 | ||
| Fall River | Shasta | Headwaters to Pit River intake dam | 22 | The Fall River is noted as one of the State's and Nation's outstanding trophy wild trout fisheries and is managed by the State as a wild trout stream. The river flows through a pastoral setting with views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen, and other volcanic formations. | Fish | Lower Pit | 1982 | ||
| Fall River | Butte, Plumas | Lake Oroville State Recreation Area in NE 1/4 of Sec. 34, T.21 N., R.6 E. to Nelsons Crossing at SE 1/4 of Sec. 20, T.21 N., R.7 E. | 5 | Feather Falls has vertical drop of 640 feet, sixth highest waterfall in U.S. In rugged box canyon heavily vegetated with mixed conifer species and hardwoods. Excellent trout fishing. | Wild | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Lower Pit | 1993 | |
| Feather River | Sutter, Yuba, Butte | Highway 162 crossing in Oroville to Southern Pacific railroad crossing north of Yuba City | 36 | River channel characterized by low wooded banks and clear, slow moving water flowing through marsh and agricultural fields downstream; outstanding wildlife and riparian habitat; outstanding salmon and steelhead fishery; State maintained 9,000 acre wildlife management area and salmon hatchery near Oroville provides significant spawning grounds for fall chinook salmon, American shad and stripped bass; provides good flat water recreation opportunities. | Fish, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Honcut Headwaters-Lower Feather | 1982 | ||
| George Creek | Inyo | Inyo National Forest boundary in Sec. 6, T.15 S., R.35 E. to City of Los Angeles land in Sec. 27, T.14 S., R.35 E. | 5 | Contrast of seasonal variation of riparian vegetation color with dark shrublands. Good population of wild brown trout. | Recreational | Fish, Wildlife, Other | Owens Lake | 1993 | |
| Green Creek | Mono | Sec. 33, T.4 N., R.25 E. to Sec. 28, T.4 N., R.25 E. | 3 | Excellent, naturally, reproducing population of brown trout. Biological diversity. | Recreational | Fish, Wildlife | East Walker | 1993 | |
| Gualala River | Mendocino, Sonoma | Confluence of South Fork Gualala River to mouth | 3 | River mouth distinguished by a broad tidal estuary culminating in a large sand bar often closed in summer months; stream banks characterized by 2nd growth conifers and oak-grass-lands in upper reaches and dense redwood stands along lower stream banks; course parallels San Andreas Fault; supports fall and winter steelhead and coho salmon runs; resident rainbow trout found in upper reaches; popular sports fishery for nearby metropolitan areas and local fishermen. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Gualala-Salmon | 1982 | ||
| Gualala River, South Fork | Mendocino, Sonoma | Headwaters to confluence of Gualala River | 37 | River mouth distinguished by a broad tidal estuary culminating in a large sand bar often closed in summer months; stream banks characterized by 2nd growth conifers and oak-grass-lands in upper reaches and dense redwood stands along lower stream banks; course parallels San Andreas Fault; supports fall and winter steelhead and coho salmon runs; resident rainbow trout found in upper reaches; popular sports fishery for nearby metropolitan areas and local fishermen. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Gualala-Salmon | 1982 | ||
| Gualala River, Wheatfield Fork | Sonoma | Headwaters to confluence with South Fork Gualala River | 35 | Scenic, relatively undeveloped, boulder-strewn stream flowing from source area covered with grasses and scrub vegetation to lower reaches offering intermittent forest corridors including coast redwood. Some canoe and kayak use from Clark's Crossing to confluence with the South Fork Gualala. The Wheatfield Fork and its tributaries provide important spawning and rearing habitat for steelhead trout and coho salmon. There is also a self-sufficient resident rainbow trout fishery in the upper reaches and main tributaries. | Fish, Scenic | Gualala-Salmon | 1982 | ||
| Hot Creek | Mono | Inyo National Forest boundary in Sec. 30, T.3 S., R.29 E. to Sec. 19, T.3 S., R.29 E. | 2 | Good example of surface thermal flow and thermal features in eastern Sierra. Excellent naturally, reproducing brown trout population. | Recreational | Fish, Geologic, Wildlife, Other | Crowley Lake | 1993 | |
| Independence Creek | Inyo | Inyo National Forest boundary in Sec. 26, T.13 S., R.35 E. to City of Los Angeles land in Sec. 19, T.13 S., R.35 E. | 3 | Excellent quality riparian vegetation scenically enhanced by large, old-growth Jeffrey pine. Naturally reproducing wild brown trout population. | Recreational | Fish, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Owens Lake | 1993 | |
| Kaweah River, Marble Fork | Tulare | Entire segment within Sequoia National Park | 15 | One of most spectacular water-courses in California. Drops 9,000 feet in estimated 17 miles with cascades and falls. | Rec/Wild/Scenic | Geologic, Scenic | Upper Kaweah | 1993 | |
| Kaweah River, Middle Fork | Tulare | Entire segment within Sequoia National Park | 19 | Plunges through a very rugged and spectacular canyon. In lower reaches has riparian oasis character owing to dry surroundings. | Rec/Wild/Scenic | Geologic, Scenic | Upper Kaweah | 1993 | |
| Kern River, Lower | Kern | Below Lake Isabella Dam at Borel Powerhouse downstream to Democrat Dam | 21 | Has diversity of recreation opportunities. Scenic contrast of canyon gorge to adjacent valley. Provides only known habitat for unique species of slender salamander. | Scenic | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Middle Kern-Upper Tehachapi-Grapevine | 1993 | |
| Kern River, South Fork | Kern, Tulare | Southern boundary of the Domelands Wilderness in the Sequoia National Forest to Lake Isabella | 17 | Totally free-flowing, descends through deep gorges with large granite outcroppings and domes interspersed with open meadows; numerous waterfalls and rapids in gorges; majority within existing or proposed wilderness areas; dramatic diversity in vegetation; outstanding riparian habitat; existence of several rare species; premium trout fishery in upper reaches; ancestral home of golden trout, the State fish of California; numerous historic and prehistoric sites, significant cultural resource area | Cultural, Fish, Scenic, Other | South Fork Kern | 1982 | ||
| Kings River | Fresno | From Pine Flat Reservoir to the beginning of King's Wild and Scenic River designation | 19 | One of the largest rivers flowing down western slopes of the Sierras: wooded streambank line boulder-studded watercourse with premium whitewater and several cataracts; State designated Wild Trout Stream; numerous Native American village sites; remnants of one of the longest logging flumes in the world and other historic artifacts create an area of historic and cultural significance; outstanding whitewater rafting in the lower reaches. | Cultural, Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Upper King | 1993 | ||
| Klamath River, Upper | Siskiyou | Oregon-California stateline to slackwater of Copco Reservoir in California | 6 | High quality and diversity in wildlife habitat. Whitewater boating and fishing. Pit house villages, fishing, hunting, and gathering camps. | Scenic | Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Klamath | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Lily Creek | Tuolumne | Lily Creek | 12 | Scenic/Wild | Other | Upper Tuolumne | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Long Valley Creek | Tuolumne | Headwaters to confluence with Middle Fork to Stanislaus River | 5 | Scenic/Wild | Other | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | ||
| Lytle Creek, Middle Fork | San Bernardino | Headwaters to Cucamonga Wilderness boundary | 2 | Vegetation ranges from coniferous trees on slopes at high elevations to sycamores and cottonwoods in riparian areas at lower elevations. | Scenic | Scenic | Santa Ana | 1993 | |
| Lytle Creek, South Fork | San Bernardino | South Fork Lytle Creek in its entirety | 5 | Scenic, fish, and wildlife values. | Scenic | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Santa Ana | 1993 | |
| Mattole River | Humbolt, Mendocino | Headwaters to mouth. | 72 | Upper portion in redwood forest; flows through steep fir-covered canyons that have been heavily logged in places; lower reaches flow into an open alluvial plain with large meandering loops leading to a broad tidal estuary; flows parallel to east boundary of King Range Conservation Area; supports important anadromous salmon spawning and nursery habitat. | Fish | Mattole | 1982 | ||
| McCloud River | Siskiyou, Shasta | Angel Creek to confluence with Huckelberry Creek, at northern tip of McCloud Reservoir | 2 | One of most natural looking streams in northern California; flows through beautiful old growth Douglas fir forests in a series of riffles, pools and rapids; State designated Wild Trout Stream; only known population of Dolly Varden Trout (bull trout) in State; excellent rainbow trout fishery with eggs shipped all over world beginning in 1872 for 65 years; numerous well preserved Indian Village sites and a National Historic District occur along the river. | Recreational | Fish, Geologic, Scenic | McCloud | 1982/ 1993 | |
| McCloud River | Siskiyou, Shasta | Bartle in Sec. 3, T.39 N., R.1 E., to National Forest boundary near Lower Falls in Sec. 12, T.39 N., R.2 W. | 18 | High quality trout fishing. Seg. 1 meanders through gently sloping volcanic terrain. Downstream are numerous waterfalls, including Upper and Middle Falls. | Recreational | Fish, Geologic, Scenic | McCloud | 1982/ 1993 | |
| McCloud River | Siskiyou, Shasta | Headwaters to Bartle in Sec. 3, T.39 N., R.1 E. | 7 | Upper reaches meander through a gentle forest plateau with interspersed meadows and several popular campgrounds; then descends into a heavily forested canyon below a series of picturesque waterfalls; Big Springs, a unique geological feature, increases river flow ten fold below falls; excellent opportunities for camping and picnicking and some swimming above falls; premium trout stream. | Fish, Recreational | McCloud | 1982 | ||
| McCloud River | Shasta | McCloud Dam to Lake Shasta | 24 | One of most natural looking streams in northern California; flows through beautiful old growth Douglas fir forests in a series of riffles, pools and rapids; State designated Wild Trout Stream; only known population of Dolly Varden Trout (bull trout) in State; excellent rainbow trout fishery with eggs shipped all over world beginning in 1872 for 65 years; numerous well preserved Indian Village sites and a National Historic District occur along the river. | Cultural, Fish, Historic, Scenic | McCloud | 1982 | ||
| McCloud River | Siskiyou, Shasta | Lower Falls downstream to confluence with Angel Creek | 6 | One of most natural looking streams in northern California; flows through beautiful old growth Douglas fir forests in a series of riffles, pools and rapids; State designated Wild Trout Stream; only known population of Dolly Varden Trout (bull trout) in State; excellent rainbow trout fishery with eggs shipped all over world beginning in 1872 for 65 years; numerous well preserved Indian Village sites and a National Historic District occur along the river. | Scenic | Fish, Geologic, Scenic | McCloud | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Merced River, North Fork | Mariposa | Headwater to Forest boundary | 13 | Scenic/Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Historic, Other | Upper Merced | 1993 | ||
| Merced River, North Fork | From Forest boundary to its confluence with the Merced River. | 7 | This river is under Congressional study for designation to the Wild and Scenic River System. It is currently under the full protection of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act pursuant to Section 7 (b) of the Act. | Cultural, Geologic, Historic, Other | Upper Merced | 1993 | |||
| Mill Creek | Tehama | Entire segment within Lassen Volcanic National Park | 0 | Meanders through mountain meadows and heavily forested areas. Highest spawning elevations and longest tributaries ascended by spring-run chinook salmon in CA.. | Scenic | Cultural, Fish, Historic, Scenic | Thomes Creek-Sacramento River | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Mill Creek | Tehama | Lassen NF boundary to gauging station above power line in Sec. 6, T.25 N., R.1 W. | 14 | Spectacular gorges with caves in walls, small waterfalls and pools. Nesting area for several species of raptors. Village, camps, petroglyphs, and caves related to Yahi Indian tribe. | Wild | Cultural, Historic, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Thomes Creek-Sacramento River | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Mill Creek | Tehama | Just below Highway 36 crossing to 1/2 mile downstream from Hole-in-the-Ground | 6 | Spectacular canyon bordered by steep basalt cliffs. Supports highest elevation run of Chinook salmon. Raptor and river otter habitats. Archeological and cultural significance associated with ancestral home of Ishi. | Recreational | Fish | Thomes Creek-Sacramento River | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Mill Creek | Tehama | 1/2 mile downstream from Hole-in-the-Ground to just east of Black Rock | 15 | Spectacular canyon bordered by steep basalt cliffs. Supports highest elevation run of Chinook salmon. Raptor and river otter habitats. Archeological and cultural significance associated with ancestral home of Ishi. | Wild | Fish | Thomes Creek-Sacramento River | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Mill Creek | Tehama | Just east of Black Rock to one mile downstream of Black Rock | 2 | Spectacular canyon bordered by steep basalt cliffs. Supports highest elevation run of Chinook salmon. Raptor and river otter habitats. Archeological and cultural significance associated with ancestral home of Ishi. | Scenic | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Thomes Creek-Sacramento River | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Mill Creek | Tehama | One mile downstream of Black Rock to western National Forest boundary | 9 | Spectacular canyon bordered by steep basalt cliffs. Supports highest elevation run of Chinook salmon. Raptor and river otter habitats. Archeological and cultural significance associated with ancestral home of Ishi. | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Thomes Creek-Sacramento River | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Mokelumne River, North Fork | Amador, Calaveras, Alpine | Highland Lake to Wilderness boundary | 10 | Recreational | Recreational, Scenic | Upper Mokelumne | 1993 | ||
| Mokelumne River, North Fork | Amador, Calaveras, Alpine | Wilderness Boundary to Salt Springs | 20 | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Upper Mokelumne | 1993 | ||
| Mokelumne River, North Fork | Amador, Calaveras | Salt Springs Reservoir downstream to Bruce Crossing | 4 | Well over 100 prehistoric sites in Mokelumne Canyon, ranging from simple food processing stations, to complex village sites. Rock slides and petroglyphs. | Recreational | Cultural, Historic | Upper Mokelumne | 1993 | |
| Mokelumne River, North Fork | Amador, Calaveras | Bruce Crossing to Forest boundary at Sec. 19, T.7 N., R.14 E., M.D.M. | 14 | Well over 100 prehistoric sites in Mokelumne Canyon, ranging from simple food processing stations, to complex village sites. Rock slides and petroglyphs. | Wild | Cultural, Historic | Upper Mokelumne | 1993 | |
| Navarro River including Rancheria Creek | Mendocino | Headwaters of Rancheria Creek to mouth | 65 | Upper reaches flow through oak-grasslands and 2nd growth conifers, lower portion meanders alluvial flats covered with 100 year old redwoods; links units of the State Park system; excellent opportunities for flatwater recreation; supports important anadromous fish runs; supports best fish populations of any Mendocino coastal stream. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Big-Navarro-Garcia | 1982 | ||
| Niagara Creek | Tuolumne | Highway 108 to Donnell Reservoir | 2 | Scenic | Geologic, Scenic | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | ||
| Olema Creek | Marin | Entire segment within Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area | 8 | Spawning stream for steelhead trout and coho salmon. Lies within agricultural grazing lands. Unspoiled, pastoral scene. | Scenic | Fish, Scenic | Tomales-Drake Bays | 1993 | |
| Pacific Creek | Alpine | Headwaters to confluence with North Fork Mokelumne | 5 | Recreational/Wild | Scenic, Other | Upper Mokelumne | 1993 | ||
| Paynes Creek | Tehama | Natural gas pipeline near State Highway 36 to confluence with Sacramento River | 7 | Extensive dense riparian growth. Critical habitat for wildlife. | Recreational/Wild | Scenic, Other | Paynes Creek-Sacramento River | 1993 | |
| Piru Creek | Ventura, Los Angeles | Boundary between Los Angeles and Ventura Counties to Lake Piru | 13 | Narrow channel winds through tight rocky canyons; large boulders in stream bed; access by trail only; provides unique opportunity for nearby urban areas to recreate in a relatively primitive environment; provides key habitiat for endangered California condor. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Santa Clara | 1982 | |
| Pit River | Shasta, Lassen | Bieber to Lake Britton | 59 | Flows through fairly open countryside; majority flows through volcanic rock gorge 400' deep; distinctive scenery for region; one of the better raptor nesting locations in northern California. | Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Pit | 1982 | ||
| Redwood Creek | Humboldt | Entire segment within Redwood National Park | 19 | World's tallest measured trees grow along Redwood Creek, including first, third, and sixth in the Tall Trees grove. | Scenic | Scenic, Other | Mad-Redwood | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Redwood Creek | Humboldt | Headwaters to Southern border of Redwood National Park | 42 | Upper reaches traverse heavily logged, mountainous terrain; lower half flows through stands of virgin and second growth redwoods in Redwood National Park; world's tallest measured trees border streambed; access limited to trails inside park; supports important anadromous fish runs. | Fish, Scenic, Other | Mad-Redwood | 1982 | ||
| Relief Creek | Tuolumne | Headwaters to confluence with Summit Creek | 5 | Wild | Scenic | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | ||
| Rock Creek | Inyo | Inyo National Forest boundary in Sec. 20, T.5 S., R.30 E. to Sec. 29, T.5 S., R.30 E. | 2 | Series of cascades. Dense and excellent quality riparian vegetation with old growth Jeffrey pine trees. | Recreational | Geologic, Recreational, Other | Crowley Lake | 1993 | |
| Rough Creek | Mono | Sec. 31, T.5 N., R.27 E. to Sec. 9, T.5 N., R.27 E. | 4 | Excellent quality Lahontan cutthroat and wild rainbow trout. Biological diversity. | Wild | Fish, Wildlife | East Walker | 1993 | |
| Rubicon River | El Dorado, Placer | Big Grizzly Canyon to Oxbow Reservoir | 10 | Flows in an impressive steep walled, V-shaped incision as deep as 2,400'; many small waterfalls, water caves and cascades; distinctive smooth cliffs and boulder beaches; State designated Wild Trout Stream; entire segment flooded by 1964 breach in Hell Hole Dam- provides unique opportunity to study recovery of river environment from dam breaches; confirmed habitat of sensitive golden eagle. | Scenic | Fish | North Fork American | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Rubicon River | El Dorado, Placer | Ellicotts Bridge to confluence of Big Grizzly Canyon | 12 | Flows in an impressive steep walled, V-shaped incision as deep as 2,400'; many small waterfalls, water caves and cascades; distinctive smooth cliffs and boulder beaches; State designated Wild Trout Stream; entire segment flooded by 1964 breach in Hell Hole Dam- provides unique opportunity to study recovery of river environment from dam breaches; confirmed habitat of sensitive golden eagle. | Scenic | Fish | North Fork American | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Rubicon River | El Dorado, Placer | Base of Hell Hole Dam to Ellicotts Bridge | 9 | Designated California Wild Trout Stream. | Scenic | Fish | North Fork American | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Russian River | Mendocino | Confluence with Robinson Creek below Ukiah to mouth | 92 | Upper portion flows through broad agricultureal valley, while the lower reaches are surrounded by scenic, steep, redwood-covered slopes. Its gentle gradient and regulated summer flow make it an extremely popular canoeing stream for ameteur boaters. Notable scenic and fishery values (anadromous fishery of steelhead, shad and coho salmon and a resident warm water fishery), and its accessibility (especially to the San Francisco Bay Area) combine to make the Russian River an intensively used recreation resource. | Recreational | Russian | 1982 | ||
| Sacramento River | Tehama | Balls Ferry Bridge to gaging station below Sevenmile Creek. | 26 | Aboriginal villages. High value fishery resource of salmon, steelhead, and trout. Boat and shoreline fishing. | Rec/Wild/Scenic | Cultural, Fish, Historic, Other, Recreational, Scenic | Butte Creek | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Sacramento River | Tehama, Shasta | Interstate Highway 5 bridge crossing at Anderson to Balls Ferry Bridge. | 9 | Segment characterized by clear, fast moving water, several islands, a stretch of rapids and scenic canyon areas; outstanding riparian habitat; habitat of State listed rare California yellowbilled cuckoo and giant garter snake; State's most important chinook salmon spawning grounds; supports large populations of steelhead and rainbow trout; segment receives intense recreation use with fishing as the most popular activity. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Butte Creek | 1982 | ||
| Sacramento River | Tehama, Shasta | Gaging station below Sevenmile Creek to Interstate Highway 5 bridge crossing immediately north of Red Bluff. | 4 | Segment characterized by clear, fast moving water, several islands, a stretch of rapids and scenic canyon areas; outstanding riparian habitat; habitat of State listed rare California yellowbilled cuckoo and giant garter snake; State's most important chinook salmon spawning grounds; supports large populations of steelhead and rainbow trout; segment receives intense recreation use with fishing as the most popular activity. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Butte Creek | 1982 | ||
| Sacramento River | Colusa, Glenn, Butte, Tehema | Red Bluff Diversion Dam to Arnold Bend above Colusa | 96 | State's largest river; meanders over a wide area with numerous islands and oxbow lakes; swift moving river isolated from surrounding civilization by a narrow band of dense riparian vegetation; supports important anadromous fish populations for chinook salmon, steelhead, American shad, striped bass and white sturgeon; excellent rafting and boating opportunities; provides important and popular recreation resource to surrounding urban areas. | Fish, Recreational | Butte Creek | 1982 | ||
| Salmon River, North Fork (Extension) | Siskiyou | Headwaters at English Lake within Marble Mountain Wilderness to up-river terminus of Klamath Wild and Scenic River | 9 | Anadramous fish habitat; scenery; and recreation opportunities | Wild | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Other | Salmon | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Salmon River, South Fork | Siskiyou | From Blind Horse Creek to Cecilville Bridge | 8 | Narrow, confined rocky channel flows through steep canyons with interspersed valleys and limestone bluffs in lower reaches; headwaters in glaciated Trinity Alps and proposed for wilderness designation; premium spawning and nursery anadromous fish habitat; offers a short challenging whitewater run. | Recreational | Cultural, Fish | Salmon | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Salmon River, South Fork | Siskiyou | Confluence of tributaries in Section 6 near Black Mountain to Blind Horse Creek | 11 | Narrow, confined rocky channel flows through steep canyons with interspersed valleys and limestone bluffs in lower reaches; headwaters in glaciated Trinity Alps and proposed for wilderness designation; premium spawning and nursery anadromous fish habitat; offers a short challenging whitewater run. | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Scenic | Salmon | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Joaquin River | Madera | Confluence with Middle and North Forks to Mammoth Pool Reservoir | 15 | Segment includes the Middle Fork San Joaquin River. | Fish, Geologic, Scenic | Upper San Joaquin | 1982 | ||
| San Joaquin River, Middle Fork | Madera | Rainbow Falls to confluence of North Fork San Joaquin River | 10 | One of few remaining completely free-flowing High Sierra rivers with minimal manmade intrusions. Spectacular domes and deep granitic canyons. Numerous recreational opportunities. | Wild | Fish, Geologic | Upper San Joaquin | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Joaquin River, Middle Fork | Madera | Soda Springs foot bridge to Rainbow Falls | 2 | One of few remaining completely free-flowing High Sierra rivers with minimal manmade intrusions. Spectacular domes and deep granitic canyons. Numerous recreational opportunities. | Scenic | Fish, Geologic | Upper San Joaquin | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Joaquin River, Middle Fork | Madera | Agnew Meadows to Soda Springs foot bridge in Devils Post Pile National Monument | 5 | One of few remaining completely free-flowing High Sierra rivers with minimal manmade intrusions. Spectacular domes and deep granitic canyons. Numerous recreational opportunities. | Recreational | Fish, Geologic | Upper San Joaquin | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Joaquin River, Middle Fork | Madera | Headwaters to Agnew Meadows on Inyo National Forest | 9 | Flows through 2000' foot canyon with steep, rocky, sides; sheer granite walls and impressive domes; numerous rapids including spectacular Rainbow Falls; most of river impassable by foot or raft and unroaded; scenic vistas of surrounding majestic peaks of John Muir and Minarets Wilderness Areas; Middle Fork flows through Devil's Postpile National Monument, one of the best examples of columnar basalt in the world; all but lowest three miles within existing wilderness area or proposed for wilderness designation; excellent native trout fishery. | Wild | Fish, Geologic | Upper San Joaquin | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Joaquin River, North Fork | Merced | Cora Creek to confluence of main fork of the San Joaquin River | 6 | Totally roadless; area is highly scenic with excellent close-up views of snowfields, the Minarets Peaks and other peaks on the crest of the Sierras; brown and pink shades of metamorphic rock greatly enhance scenic beauty of the upper river area; excellent native trout fishery. | Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Wildlife | Upper San Joaquin | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Joaquin River, North Fork | Merced | Headwaters to Hemlock Crossing | 8 | Outstanding metavolcanic rock, a glaciated valley with deep narrow canyons. Excellent wildlife range with peregrine falcon and deer. Hiking, fishing, and camping. | Wild | Geologic, Recreational | Upper San Joaquin | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Joaquin River, North Fork | Merced | Hemlock Crossing to Cora Creek | 4 | Totally roadless; area is highly scenic with excellent close-up views of snowfields, the Minarets Peaks and other peaks on the crest of the Sierras; brown and pink shades of metamorphic rock greatly enhance scenic beauty of the upper river area; excellent native trout fishery. | Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper San Joaquin | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Joaquin River, South Fork | Fresno | Entire segment within Kings Canyon National Park | 13 | Mountain river of stunning beauty, flowing through series of rugged glacial canyons including rapids and falls. Portion of river paralleled by John Muir/Pacific Crest Trail. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic | Upper San Joaquin | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Joaquin River, South Fork | Fresno | Boundary of N.P. and Sierra National Forest to Hot Springs area | 3 | Classic glaciated valleys, peaks with granite gorge and domes. Nature study, camping, and fishing. Traditional Indian sites. | Wild | Geologic, Scenic | Upper San Joaquin | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Joaquin River, South Fork | Fresno | Hot Springs area to west end of Blayney Meadows | 2 | Classic glaciated valleys, peaks with granite gorge and domes. Nature study, camping, and fishing. Traditional Indian sites. | Recreational | Scenic, Wildlife | Upper San Joaquin | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Joaquin River, South Fork | Fresno | West end of Blayney Meadows area to South-east end of Florence Lake | 2 | Classic glaciated valleys, peaks with granite gorge and domes. Nature study, camping, and fishing. Traditional Indian sites. | Scenic | Scenic, Wildlife | Upper San Joaquin | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Santa Ana River | San Bernardino | Heart Bar and Coon Creeks to Filaree Flat | 14 | Receives high levels of recreation use, primarily camping. | Recreational, Other | Santa Ana | 1993 | ||
| Santa Ana River | San Bernardino | Filare Flat to Bear Creek | 4 | Outstanding native trout fishery. | Scenic | Other | Santa Ana | 1993 | |
| Santa Ana River, South Fork | San Bernardino | Headwaters to Santa Ana River | 6 | Includes Segments 3, 4, and 5. Receives high levels of recreation. | Wild | Recreational, Other | Santa Ana | 1993 | |
| Sespe Creek | Ventura | Headwaters to Rock & Howard Creek | 23 | Broad, rocky channel, numerous large pools and relatively steep chaparral covered slopes in upper reaches; lower reaches confined to narrow channel with nearly vertical cliffs, large bolders, picturesque pools and riffles; excellent examples of red sandstone beds (Sespe formation); important recreation resource providing a wide range of opportunities; lower portion flows through Sespe Condor Sanctuary; best trout stream in Southern California. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Santa Clara | 1982 | ||
| Sespe Creek | Ventura | Devils Gate to Section 26, Township 5 N., Range 20 W. | 1 | Broad, rocky channel, numerous large pools and relatively steep chaparral covered slopes in upper reaches; lower reaches confined to narrow channel with nearly vertical cliffs, large bolders, picturesque pools and riffles; excellent examples of red sandstone beds (Sespe formation); important recreation resource providing a wide range of opportunities; lower portion flows through Sespe Condor Sanctuary; best trout stream in Southern California. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Santa Clara | 1982 | ||
| Shasta River | Siskiyou | State Highway 263 bridge downstream to confluence with Klamath River | 3 | Single most important Chinook spawning tributary in Klamath River drainage. | Recreational | Fish, Scenic | Shasta | 1993 | |
| Squaw Valley Creek | Shasta | Beartrap Creek to McCloud River | 7 | Scenic qualities; topographic and water features, including rapids , waterfalls, and quiet pools. Prehistoric Indian tribe used entire drainage. | Scenic | Fish, Scenic | McCloud | 1993 | |
| Squaw Valley Creek | Shasta | Cabin Creek to Beartrap Creek | 5 | Scenic qualities; topographic and water features, including rapids , waterfalls, and quiet pools. Prehistoric Indian tribe used entire drainage. | Wild | Fish, Scenic | McCloud | 1993 | |
| Stanislaus River | Calaveras, Tuolumne | North/Middle Fork Stanislaus to Clark Flat | 2 | Broad, deep and rugged, V-shaped, river-cut canyon. Ponderosa pine and oak woodland. Rapids, cascades and pools. Hiking and fishing. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | |
| Stanislaus River, Middle Fork | Tuolumne | Sand Bar to North Fork Stanislaus River | 12 | Wild | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | ||
| Stanislaus River, Middle Fork | Tuolumne | Beardsley Reservoir/Afterbay to Sand Bar | 5 | Scenic | Cultural, Fish, Historic, Wildlife | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | ||
| Stanislaus River, Middle Fork | Tuolumne | Donnell Reservoir to Hells Half Acre | 8 | Scenic/Wild | Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | ||
| Stanislaus River, Middle Fork | Tuolumne | Clark Fork confluence to Donnell Reservoir | 3 | Wild | Scenic | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | ||
| Stanislaus River, Middle Fork | Tuolumne | Relief Reservoir to Clark Fork confluence | 13 | Recreational | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Other | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | ||
| Stanislaus River, North Fork | Calaveras, Tuolumne, Alpine | Highland Creek to McKays Reservoir | 19 | Deep, U-shaped, glacially carved canyon through granitics with some glacial moraines. Rapids, cascades and pools. Fishing, hiking, swimming, camping and whitewater boating. Spotted owl habitat. | Recreational/Wild | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Stanislaus | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Stanislaus River, North Fork | Calaveras, Tuolumne, Alpine | McKays Reservoir to Middle Fork Stanislaus River | 8 | Deep, V-shaped, river-cut canyon with rapids, cascades and pools. Scattered ponderosa pine and oak woodland. Hiking and fishing. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic | Upper Stanislaus | 1992/ 1993 | |
| Stanislaus River, North Fork | Calaveras, Alpine | Utica Reservoir to Highland Creek | 7 | Deep, U-shaped, glacially carved canyon through granitics with some glacial moraines. Rapids, cascades and pools. Fishing, hiking, swimming, camping and whitewater boating. Spotted owl habitat. | Fish, Scenic | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | ||
| Stanislaus River, South Fork | Tuolumne | Headwaters to Pinecrest Lake | 14 | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Other | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | |||
| Sulphur Creek | Shasta | Entire segment within Lassen Volcanic National Park | 3 | Joins with East Fork of Sulphur Creek to form Mill Creek in a thermal spring area. | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Historic, Scenic | Thomes Creek-Sacramento River | 1993 | |
| Sulphur Creek, East Fork | Shasta | Entire segment within Lassen Volcanic National Park | 3 | Joins with Sulphur Creek to form Mill Creek in a thermal spring area. | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Historic, Scenic | Thomes Creek-Sacramento River | 1993 | |
| Summit Creek | Tuolumne | Summit Creek Headwaters to Relief Reservoir | 8 | Wild | Scenic, Other | Upper Stanislaus | 1993 | ||
| Trinity River, North Fork | Trinity | Headwaters in Sec. 24, T.8 N., R.12 W to south boundary of Trinity Alps Wilderness in Sec. 32, T.36 N., R.11 W. | 13 | Rugged topography, waterfalls, pools and rapids. Remnants of old gold mining activities. Excellent native trout and anadromous fish habitat. | Wild | Fish, Scenic | Trinity | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Trinity River, South Fork | Trinity | Headwaters to WSR designation near the California State Highway 36 bridge crossing. | 30 | Narrow stream bed with heavy forest cover in upper reaches, broad devastated floodplain in Hyampom Valley, steep V-shaped canyons of boulders and bedrock in lower reaches; supports important anadromous fishery; potential for restoration from flood damage through natural sediment flushing and good watershed management could increase spawning habitat for endangered bald eagle. | Fish, Wildlife | South Fork Trinity | 1982 | ||
| Tuolumne River, Middle Fork | Tuolumne | Entire segment within Yosemite National Park | 18 | Has relatively undisturbed condition. | Wild | Other | Upper Tuolumne | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Tuolumne River, Middle Fork | Tuolumne | East boundary of Yosemite National Park to confluence with South Fork Tuolumne River | 14 | Headwaters in Yosemite National Park; flows through a narrow, heavily forested corridor with an abrubt descent to the main stem of the Tolumne; provides a scenic backdrop for recreational opportunities; numerous organizational camps and public campgrounds along the river corridor; supports good native fishery | Recreational, Scenic | Upper Tuolumne | 1982 | ||
| Tuolumne River, South Fork | Toulumne | Middle Fork Tuolumne to confluence with Toulumne River | 2 | Downstream the river is characterized by a series of small waterfalls and rapids; provides excellent recreation opportunities for hiking, camping and trout fishing | Scenic | Scenic, Other | Upper Tuolumne | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Tuolumne River, South Fork | Tuolumne | East boundary of Yosemite National Park to confluence with Middle Fork Tuolumne River | 12 | Headwaters in Yosemite National Park; downstream the river is characterized by a series of small waterfalls and rapids; provides excellent recreation opportunities for hiking, camping and trout fishing; four prehistoric Mi-Wok Indian sites have been identified, one with National Register significance. | Cultural, Scenic | Upper Tuolumne | 1982 | ||
| Tuolumne River, South Fork | Tuolumne | Entire segment within Yosemite National Park | 15 | Has relatively undisturbed condition. | Wild | Cultural, Scenic | Upper Tuolumne | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Van Duzen River | Humboldt, Trinity | Headwaters to Dinsmure Bridge | 26 | River varies from flowing through oak-fir-grasslands in upper reaches to redwoods and alluvial pasturelands in lower reaches; borders Grizzly Creek Redwood State Park; provides important anadromous fish habitat for salmon and both spring and winter-run steelhead; two endangered species of raptors are known to nest and/or frequent the area. | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Eel | 1982 | ||
| Virgin Creek | Trinity | Headwaters to confluence with New River | 13 | Flows through narrow, deep gorge, mixed coniferous forest in rugged mountainous terrain, premium spawning habitat for chinook salmon and steelhead; fall and spring-runs of anadromous fish; numerous historic mining and homesteading sites. | Fish | Trinity | 1982 | ||
| Virginia Creek | Mono | Toiyabe National Forest boundary in Sec. 34, T.3 N., R.25 E. to Conway Ranch Diversion (upper 1.25 miles). | 2 | Excellent naturally reproducing population of brown trout. First mining settlement (1857) in eastern Sierra of consequential value. Fishing and camping. | Recreational | Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | East Walker | 1993 | |
| Virginia Creek | Mono | Confluence with Dog Creek to Sec. 27, T.4 N., R.25 E. (lower 1 mile) | 1 | Excellent naturally reproducing population of brown trout. First mining settlement (1857) in eastern Sierra of consequential value. Fishing and camping. | Recreational | Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | East Walker | 1993 | |
| Walker River, East | Mono | Bridgeport Reservoir to CA/NV border | 8 | In top 10 percent of free-flowing rivers in Great Basin Province by NPS. History of Great Basin Indian tribes recorded in petroglyphs. | Cultural, Recreational, Scenic, Other | East Walker | 1993 | ||
| Walker River, West | Mono (CA), Lyon (NV), Douglas (NV) | Rock Creek to confluence with Walker River | 55 | Originating in the eastern slopes of the Sierras, water course swiftly descends first through glaciated alpine meadows then ponderosa pine forests before entering the broad expanse of the Great Basin; scenery is diverse and exceptional; one of the last complete and undeveloped eastern Sierra drainage systems; premium trout fishery; habitat of threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout; outstanding recreational opportunities. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | West Walker | 1982 | NV | |
| Walker River, West | Mono | Confluence with Little Walker River to confluence with Rock Creek in Sec. 28, T.8 N., R.23 E. | 11 | Originating in the eastern slopes of the Sierras, water course swiftly descends first through glaciated alpine meadows then ponderosa pine forests before entering the broad expanse of the Great Basin; scenery is diverse and exceptional; one of the last complete and undeveloped eastern Sierra drainage systems; premium trout fishery; habitat of threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout; outstanding recreational opportunities. | Recreational | Recreational, Scenic | West Walker | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Walker River, West | Mono | Northern boundary Sec. 10, T.5 N., R.22 E., to confluence with Little Walker River in Sec. 9, T.6 N., R.23 E. | 12 | Originating in the eastern slopes of the Sierras, water course swiftly descends first through glaciated alpine meadows then ponderosa pine forests before entering the broad expanse of the Great Basin; scenery is diverse and exceptional; one of the last complete and undeveloped eastern Sierra drainage systems; premium trout fishery; habitat of threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout; outstanding recreational opportunities. | Recreational, Scenic | West Walker | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Walker River, West | Mono | Headwaters at Tower Lake to northern boundary of Sec. 10, T.5 N., R.22 E. | 15 | Through high rock canyon punctuated with glaciated alpine meadows and high mountain forests. Eventually spreads out in broad sinous pattern. Developed and dispersed recreation. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic | West Walker | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Whitewater River, East Fork | San Bernardino | Headwatesr to confluence with South Fork | 4 | Wild | Scenic | Whitewater River | 1993 | ||
| Whitewater River, Middle Fork | San Bernardino | Headwaters to confluence with Whitewater River | 3 | Wild | Scenic | Whitewater River | 1993 | ||
| Whitewater River, North Fork | San Bernardino | Headwaters to confluence with Middle Fork | 6 | Moderately steep stream beds with generally steep mountainsides. Views of surrounding mountains and desert. | Wild | Cultural, Scenic | Whitewater River | 1993 | |
| Whitewater River, South Fork | San Bernardino | Headwaters to mouth excluding SCE diversion | 11 | Wild | Scenic | Whitewater River | 1993 | ||
| Willow Creek | Modoc | Wilcox Spring to Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge boundary | 16 | Exceptionally rich in archaeological and cultural values. Potentially eligible for nomination to National Register of Historic Places. | Rec/Wild/Scenic | Cultural | Lost | 1993 | |
| Wooley Creek (Extension) | Siskiyou | Headwaters at Man Eaten Lake within Marble Mountain Wilderness to up-river terminus of Wooley Creek Wild and Scenic River | 15 | Anadramous fish habitat; scenery; and recreation opportunities. | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Other | Salmon | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Yuba River, Middle | Nevada, Sierra | Milton Dam to confluence with Wolf Creek | 28 | Box canyons are most significant features. | Rec/Wild/Scenic | Fish, Scenic | Upper Yuba | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Yuba River, Middle | Nevada, Sierra | Confluence with Wolf Creek to head of impoundment at Our House Dam | 14 | Scenic, rocky stream channel cuts through numerous box canyons in a series of pools, falls and cascades; surrounded by dense conifer-hardwood forest; generally inaccessible; trophy brown trout and good rainbow trout stream. | Fish, Scenic | Upper Yuba | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Yuba River, South | Nevada | Forest Boundary, about 0.3 mile below confluence with New York Canyon to Englebright Reservoir | 22 | Boulder-strewn stream channel flows mostly through deep canyons hemmed in by sharp, steep ridges; area is precipitous and rugged in lower reaches; generally inaccessible by road except for valley area near Washington; outstanding trail system in lower reaches including one of a few wilderness handicap trails; popular recreation resource, historic remnants of gold mining activities border river. | Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Upper Yuba | 1982 | ||
| Yuba River, South | Nevada | Lake Spaulding to one-half mile below confluence with Fall Creek | 7 | Remnants of South Yuba Canal Company wooden flume. Evidence of historic mining activity. | Recreational/Scenic | Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Upper Yuba | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Yuba River, South | Nevada | One-half mile below confluence with Fall Creek to confluence with Poorman Creek | 6 | Boulder-strewn stream channel flows mostly through deep canyons hemmed in by sharp, steep ridges; area is precipitous and rugged in lower reaches; generally inaccessible by road except for valley area near Washington; outstanding trail system in lower reaches including one of a few wilderness handicap trails; popular recreation resource, historic remnants of gold mining activities border river. | Recreational | Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Upper Yuba | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Yuba River, South | Nevada | Confluence with Poorman Creek to Forest Boundary, about 0.3 mile below confluence with New York Canyon | 7 | Boulder-strewn stream channel flows mostly through deep canyons hemmed in by sharp, steep ridges; area is precipitous and rugged in lower reaches; generally inaccessible by road except for valley area near Washington; outstanding trail system in lower reaches including one of a few wilderness handicap trails; popular recreation resource, historic remnants of gold mining activities border river. | Recreational/Scenic | Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Upper Yuba | 1982/ 1993 |
Last updated: November 30, 2016